A lighter lid,
a brighter look

Upper eyelid blepharoplasty removes excess skin and fat that can make your eyelids feel heavy, limit your field of vision, and leave you looking tired even when you’re well rested. It’s a precise outpatient procedure performed by a fellowship trained oculofacial surgeon, typically completed in under an hour and often done with local anesthesia.

45min
Typical procedure time
7-10d
Most return to work
10yr+
Results typically last

What is upper eyelid blepharoplasty?

Upper eyelid blepharoplasty, often called “bleph,” is a procedure that removes excess skin and sometimes a small amount of fat from the upper eyelid. Over time, the skin above your eye loses elasticity. It stretches, droops, and folds over the natural lid crease, creating a hooded, heavy look and often blocking part of your upper field of vision.

The procedure typically takes 45 minutes to an hour for both eyes. Incisions are placed within the natural lid crease, where they heal into barely visible scars. Once the excess skin is removed, the brow feels lighter, your peripheral vision opens up, and makeup applies the way it used to, because there is a defined lid again.

Signs you may be a candidate

Heavy, tired eyelids
A constant feeling of weight that makes evenings harder than they used to be.
Hooded, hidden lid crease
Skin folds over the natural crease, making eye shadow land in the wrong place.
Peripheral vision blocked
Skin intrudes into the top of your field — noticeable while driving or reading.
Brow ache by afternoon
You unconsciously raise your eyebrows to see — and pay for it with a headache.
A perpetually tired look
Family and coworkers ask if you're feeling OK — even when you feel fine.
Skin resting on the lashes
Excess skin physically touches or sits on your upper lashes.

Let’s uncover the face you already have.

Schedule a consultation to see if upper eyelid blepharoplasty is right for you and whether insurance may cover it. We’ll give you clear answers and a straightforward plan.

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