Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

Looking Rested, Alert, and Naturally Refreshed

The eyes are often the first feature people notice—and one of the first areas of the face to show the effects of aging.

Drooping upper eyelids, puffiness beneath the eyes, excess skin, and prominent fat pockets can create an appearance of fatigue or aging that may not reflect how energetic you actually feel.



Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is designed to restore a more rested, youthful appearance while preserving the natural expression and character of your eyes.

Upper and Lower Eyelids Are Different Operations

Although often discussed together, upper and lower eyelid surgery address different concerns.

Upper Blepharoplasty

Upper eyelid surgery removes carefully selected excess skin and, when appropriate, small amounts of fat to restore a more open, refreshed appearance. In some patients, excess upper eyelid skin becomes significant enough to interfere with peripheral vision, in which case the procedure may qualify for insurance coverage.



When performed by itself, upper eyelid surgery can often be completed comfortably in our office using local anesthesia with minimal downtime.

Lower Blepharoplasty

Lower eyelid surgery addresses puffiness, prominent fat pads, excess skin, and age-related changes beneath the eyes.

Because lower eyelid surgery requires more extensive work around the eye and careful management of the lower lid support, Dr. Branch performs these procedures under intravenous sedation or general anesthesia to maximize patient comfort and surgical precision.



In many patients, upper and lower eyelid procedures are combined with other facial rejuvenation procedures such as facelift, brow lift, laser resurfacing, or facial fat grafting.

What to Expect

Blepharoplasty is usually performed as an outpatient procedure.

Upper eyelid surgery alone often takes less than an hour and may be performed comfortably under local anesthesia. Combined upper and lower eyelid surgery generally requires intravenous sedation or general anesthesia and may take several hours, particularly when performed with additional facial procedures.

Most patients return to work and social activities within approximately seven to ten days, although mild swelling and subtle healing continue for several weeks.



Temporary dryness, tearing, light sensitivity, and blurred vision are common during the early recovery period and generally improve as healing progresses.

Understanding the Risks

As with any surgical procedure, blepharoplasty carries potential risks, including bleeding, infection, asymmetry, dry eyes, temporary blurred vision, difficulty fully closing the eyelids, changes in eyelid position, scarring, prolonged swelling, and the possible need for revision surgery.

Serious complications affecting vision are extremely rare but are discussed as part of every informed consent process.



During your consultation, Dr. Branch will carefully evaluate your eyelid anatomy, tear production, vision, and overall eye health to determine the safest and most appropriate treatment plan.

Heavy Eyelids or Low Brows?

Many patients believe they need eyelid surgery when the real problem is a low eyebrow. Because the eyebrow supports the upper eyelid, brow descent can create the appearance of excess eyelid skin. During your consultation, Dr. Branch evaluates both the eyelids and the brows to determine which procedure—or combination of procedures—will produce the most natural and long-lasting result.

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