Physician Surgical Procedures

Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty, or surgery of the eyelids, can be done on the upper lids, lower lids, or all four eyelids.

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Refreshes Eyelid Appearance

Can Address Visual Obstruction

Removes Excess Skin Or Fat

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Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty can be done on the upper lids, lower lids, or all four eyelids. It may remove skin, fat, or both to improve eyelid appearance.Functional upper lid blepharoplasty removes excessive skin that blocks vision, pushes against the lashes, or lowers the eyelid over the pupil. This is often covered by insurance plans including Medicare.

Indications for blepharoplasty

Excessive skin, called dermatochalasis, or fat bulging in the upper or lower lids can be corrected with cosmetic blepharoplasty.
Functional upper lid blepharoplasty may be covered by insurance, including Medicare, when upper lid skin touches the lashes and interferes with vision.

Why blepharoplasty as opposed to lasers or brow lifting?

Laser Lift can tighten some upper or lower lid skin, but surgery is generally required to remove larger amounts of skin. Lasers cannot remove eyelid fat.
Brow lifting improves low brows only. It does not remove eyelid skin and is not covered by insurance.
Blepharoplasty is the only method to remove eyelid fat and may be covered by insurance when done for functional upper lid concerns.
Dr. Smith performs multiple functional upper lid surgeries every week, with referrals from many regional eye doctors.

What to expect after a blepharoplasty

Bruising and swelling vary by patient, blood thinner use, genetics, and extent of fat removal. Most bruising is gone within 7-10 days.
Head elevation and ice can reduce bruising and swelling, especially during the first 36 hours.
Sleeping on the back is encouraged for a few weeks to avoid pushing or pulling on the lids after surgery.
Pain is usually minimal. Most patients report almost no pain if they take Tylenol routinely for 2-3 days and use ice.
Upper lid sutures are removed in 10 days. Depending on healing, lower lid sutures may be removed in 6-7 days.
Wearing eye makeup is variable, but most patients can wear mascara after suture removal and eyeliner in 2-3 weeks.

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Before & After

Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty Before & After

Before and after examples for eyelid surgery, grouped by the type of blepharoplasty shown.

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Functional Upper Lid

Functional Upper Lid Case 1

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Before functional upper lid blepharoplasty case 1 at Skin Secrets — Before

After functional upper lid blepharoplasty case 1 at Skin Secrets — After

Functional Upper Lid

Functional Upper Lid Case 2

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Before functional upper lid blepharoplasty case 2 at Skin Secrets — Before

After functional upper lid blepharoplasty case 2 at Skin Secrets — After

Functional Upper Lid

Functional Upper Lid Case 3

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Before functional upper lid blepharoplasty case 3 at Skin Secrets — Before

After functional upper lid blepharoplasty case 3 at Skin Secrets — After

Functional Upper Lid

Functional Upper Lid Case 4

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Before functional upper lid blepharoplasty case 4 at Skin Secrets — Before

After functional upper lid blepharoplasty case 4 at Skin Secrets — After

Functional Upper Lid

Functional Upper Lid Case 5

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Before functional upper lid blepharoplasty case 5 at Skin Secrets — Before

After functional upper lid blepharoplasty case 5 at Skin Secrets — After

Functional Upper Lid

Functional Upper Lid Case 6

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Before functional upper lid blepharoplasty case 6 at Skin Secrets — Before

After functional upper lid blepharoplasty case 6 at Skin Secrets — After

Functional Upper Lid

Functional Upper Lid Case 7

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Before functional upper lid blepharoplasty case 7 at Skin Secrets — Before

After functional upper lid blepharoplasty case 7 at Skin Secrets — After

Functional Upper Lid

Functional Upper Lid Case 8

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Before functional upper lid blepharoplasty case 8 at Skin Secrets — Before

After functional upper lid blepharoplasty case 8 at Skin Secrets — After

Functional Upper Lid

Functional Upper Lid Case 9

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Before functional upper lid blepharoplasty case 9 at Skin Secrets — Before

After functional upper lid blepharoplasty case 9 at Skin Secrets — After

Cosmetic Upper Lid

Cosmetic Upper Lid Case 1

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Before cosmetic upper lid blepharoplasty case 1 at Skin Secrets — Before

After cosmetic upper lid blepharoplasty case 1 at Skin Secrets — After

Cosmetic Upper Lid

Cosmetic Upper Lid Case 2

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Before cosmetic upper lid blepharoplasty case 2 at Skin Secrets — Before

After cosmetic upper lid blepharoplasty case 2 at Skin Secrets — After

Cosmetic Upper Lid

Cosmetic Upper Lid Case 3

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Before cosmetic upper lid blepharoplasty case 3 at Skin Secrets — Before

After cosmetic upper lid blepharoplasty case 3 at Skin Secrets — After

Cosmetic Lower Lid

Cosmetic Lower Lid Case 1

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Before cosmetic lower lid blepharoplasty case 1 at Skin Secrets — Before

After cosmetic lower lid blepharoplasty case 1 at Skin Secrets — After

Cosmetic Lower Lid

Cosmetic Lower Lid Case 2

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Before cosmetic lower lid blepharoplasty case 2 at Skin Secrets — Before

After cosmetic lower lid blepharoplasty case 2 at Skin Secrets — After

Four-Lid Blepharoplasty

Four-Lid Blepharoplasty Case 1

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Before four-lid blepharoplasty blepharoplasty case 1 at Skin Secrets — Before

After four-lid blepharoplasty blepharoplasty case 1 at Skin Secrets — After

Four-Lid Blepharoplasty

Four-Lid Blepharoplasty Case 2

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Before four-lid blepharoplasty blepharoplasty case 2 at Skin Secrets — Before

After four-lid blepharoplasty blepharoplasty case 2 at Skin Secrets — After

Four-Lid Blepharoplasty

Four-Lid Blepharoplasty Case 3

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Four-Lid Blepharoplasty

Four-Lid Blepharoplasty Case 4

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Before four-lid blepharoplasty blepharoplasty case 4 at Skin Secrets — Before

After four-lid blepharoplasty blepharoplasty case 4 at Skin Secrets — After

Four-Lid Blepharoplasty

Four-Lid Blepharoplasty Case 5

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Before four-lid blepharoplasty blepharoplasty case 5 at Skin Secrets — Before

After four-lid blepharoplasty blepharoplasty case 5 at Skin Secrets — After

Four-Lid Blepharoplasty

Four-Lid Blepharoplasty Case 6

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