Refresh your appearance and restore a more youthful, rested look with blepharoplasty, also known as an eyelid lift. This highly precise procedure treats droopy eyelids, under-eye bags, excess skin, puffiness, and visual obstruction. As a dual-fellowship trained oculofacial plastic surgeon, Dr. David Isaacs customizes every treatment to your anatomy, ensuring natural-looking results that align with both your aesthetic and functional goals.
Refresh the First Feature People Notice: Your Eyes
Blepharoplasty is often considered by individuals who feel their eyes make them look older, tired, or less alert than they actually feel. Because your eyes are typically the first place people look, signs of aging around them, such as drooping upper lids, puffiness, or bags, can affect your overall appearance. Over time, the face loses volume in both the skin and deeper fat compartments, making these concerns more noticeable.
Eyelid surgery can rejuvenate and refresh your overall appearance by removing or repositioning excess skin and fat around the eyes. The procedure may involve the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both, depending on your needs. Dr. Isaacs uses meticulous techniques to enhance your natural beauty while maintaining the function of the eyelids, resulting in a more youthful, rested, and balanced look.
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Lift) Treats:
- Drooping or sagging upper eyelids
- Puffy bags beneath the eyes
- Loose or excess eyelid skin
- Obstruction of vision from heavy eyelids
- Tired or aged appearance around the eyes
- Asymmetry between the eyelids
Types of Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Lift)
Upper Blepharoplasty
Upper blepharoplasty focuses on removing or repositioning excess skin, muscle, and fat from the upper eyelids. Over time, the upper eyelid can droop, creating a hooded effect that makes you appear tired or aged, and in some cases, can even obstruct your vision. During upper eyelid surgery, a small incision is made within the natural crease of the eyelid, allowing Dr. Isaacs to precisely reshape the eyelid contour while hiding the scar.
Lower Blepharoplasty
Lower blepharoplasty helps address under-eye puffiness, sagging, and hollowness by targeting the fat pads and excess skin beneath the eyes. Depending on your needs, Dr. Isaacs may use a transconjunctival approach (from inside the eyelid) to reposition or remove fat without external incisions, or an external approach to address both skin and fat. This procedure helps eliminate the tired, baggy look and can smooth the transition between the eyelid and cheek.
Advantages of Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Lift):
- Creates a more youthful and rested appearance
- Improves symmetry and natural eyelid contours
- Enhances vision by removing obstructive upper eyelid skin
- Reduces puffiness and under-eye bags
- Boosts self-confidence and facial harmony
- Leaves minimal, well-concealed scarring
- Offers long-lasting, natural-looking results
Factors to Consider for
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Lift)
When considering blepharoplasty, it’s important to understand that your eyelids are more than just a cosmetic feature; they’re moving parts that have both form and function. They express emotion, communicate fatigue or youthfulness, and play a critical role in protecting your eyes from debris, distributing tears, and maintaining ocular hydration. A successful eyelid lift must address the aesthetic and functional aspects of your eyes to ensure balanced results. Your overall facial anatomy plays a significant role in determining the most effective approach.
The relationship between your forehead, eyebrows, eyelids, eyeballs, and midface is complex and dynamic. Factors such as the position of your eyebrows, the structure of your facial bones, the quality of your skin, the amount and location of fat, and the health of your eyes all influence surgical planning. Dr. Isaacs takes all of these elements into account and works closely with you to create a personalized treatment plan, whether surgical, nonsurgical, or a combination of both, that complements your unique features and goals.
Your Private Consultation With Dr. Isaacs
During your consultation with Dr. Isaacs, you’ll receive his full, undivided attention for 1.5 hours or more. He’ll take the time to understand your concerns, examine your eyelid anatomy, and assess factors like eyebrow position, skin quality, fat distribution, and facial volume. He will explain the dynamics of eyelid function and appearance in detail. You’ll review photos, discuss goals, and explore both surgical and nonsurgical options. Dr. Isaacs will then design a customized treatment plan tailored specifically to your needs and facial structure.
Your Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Lift) Surgery
Your surgery will be individualized to your anatomy and the specific concerns discussed during your consultation. For upper blepharoplasty, a precise incision is made along the natural eyelid crease to remove excess skin, trim or reposition muscle, and carefully reduce fat that causes puffiness. For lower blepharoplasty, Dr. Isaacs may use a transconjunctival incision (inside the lower eyelid) to access and reposition fat pads without cutting the skin, or a subciliary incision just beneath the lash line if skin tightening is also needed.
Dr. Isaacs performs the procedure under local anesthesia or twilight sedation, avoiding general anesthesia whenever possible for your safety and faster recovery. He uses fine instruments and magnification to minimize trauma and ensure symmetry. Surgery typically takes 1.5 to 3 hours, depending on complexity, and you’ll return home the same day with detailed instructions.
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Lift) FAQs
Will Blepharoplasty Change the Shape of My Eyes?
Dr. Isaacs uses a conservative approach to enhance your natural anatomy rather than dramatically change it. His goal is to rejuvenate your eyes while preserving their unique shape and character. In some cases, minor changes in contour may occur to correct sagging or restore symmetry, but the overall integrity of your natural appearance is maintained.
How Long Is the Recovery After Eyelid Surgery?
Recovery times vary, but most patients return to normal activities within 7 to 10 days. Swelling and bruising typically peak within the first few days, then gradually improve. Dr. Isaacs provides detailed post-operative instructions to support healing, minimize discomfort, and reduce visible signs of surgery. The final results are often visible within several weeks.
Schedule Your Consultation
David Isaacs, MD, is a dual-fellowship trained oculofacial plastic surgeon with advanced fellowship training in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. Known for his meticulous technique and natural results, he takes a conservative, patient-centered approach, spending 1.5 hours with you during your consultation to fully understand your goals and design a customized treatment plan. Dr. Isaacs ensures your eyes look refreshed and harmonious. Schedule your consultation for blepharoplasty in Beverly Hills and take the first step toward brighter eyes.
