Blepharoplasty
Removes heavy skin and puffiness from the upper or lower eyelids so the eyes look rested, and can clear a hooded field of view.
Removes heavy skin and puffiness from the upper or lower eyelids so the eyes look rested, and can clear a hooded field of view.
What it is
Upper eyelid surgery removes a fold of skin through a cut hidden in the natural crease. Lower eyelid surgery treats bags through an incision inside the lid or just under the lashes.
Is it right for you
- Heavy lids or bags make you look tired
- Hooding touches your lashes or narrows your view
- You do not smoke, or will stop six weeks before and after
- You are in good general health
Recovery
You go home the same day with cool compresses. Most bruising fades within ten days.
- Days 1 to 3: cool compresses, head raised to sleep
- Day 5: stitches out
- Days 7 to 10: back to desk work
- Months 3 to 6: the crease settles
Risks
Every operation carries risk. You will hear your own numbers at the consultation before you sign a consent form.
- Dry or watery eyes for a few weeks
- Small asymmetry that may need a touch-up
- Rarely, difficulty closing the eye fully at first
How long results last
Upper lid results often last ten years or more; lower lid results are usually permanent.
From
$4,800
Operating time
1 to 2 hours
Anesthesia
Local with sedation
Stay
Home same day
Back to work
7 to 10 days
Final result
3 to 6 months
Cosmetic surgery is not covered by insurance. Monthly finance plans are available.
Frequently Asked
Questions
You do not need to know before you book. Describe the change you want; Dr. Hart explains which options fit your anatomy, including non-surgical ones.
Yes. Every written quote lists the surgeon's fee, the facility, anesthesia, implants where used, garments and all follow-up visits, so the number you sign is the number you pay.
Often, yes, as long as the total operating time stays safe for your health history. Dr. Hart will tell you plainly when staging two operations is the better choice.
Yes. About one patient in five is a man, most often for eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, chest contouring or body contouring after weight loss.
We ask for six months at a stable weight first. Contouring is then planned in stages, usually two or three operations over 12 to 18 months.
Modern implants are not lifetime devices, but many last well beyond ten years. We check them at every follow-up and explain the signs that mean it is time to review.
Tell us what You’re Considering
Ninety minutes with Dr. Amelia Hart. A physical examination, honest options, and a written itemized quote. $150, credited in full toward your procedure.
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM