Restore a brighter, more youthful appearance with upper blepharoplasty at the Advanced Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Center. This procedure removes excess upper eyelid skin and fat to improve a tired, heavy-lidded look while enhancing your natural eye contours. With more than 35 years of experience and over 10,000 procedures performed, Dr. Daron Geldwert and Dr. Darren S. Leong deliver personalized, natural-looking results.
Refresh Tired, Heavy-Looking Eyelids
Upper blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that rejuvenates the upper eyelids by removing excess skin and, when appropriate, excess fat that can create a heavy, hooded appearance. Aging, genetics, and loss of skin elasticity can cause the upper eyelids to droop, making you look tired and, in some cases, affecting your field of vision. During surgery, carefully placed incisions within the natural eyelid crease allow your surgeon to reshape the eyelid while minimizing visible scarring. The result is a smoother, more refreshed appearance that preserves your natural facial expression.
Am I a Suitable Candidate for Upper Blepharoplasty?
Upper blepharoplasty may be an excellent option if excess skin or fullness along your upper eyelids makes you look tired, older, or less alert than you feel. In some cases, drooping upper eyelids can even interfere with your peripheral vision.During your consultation, Dr. Geldwert and Dr. Leong will perform a comprehensive evaluation of your eyelid anatomy, brow position, skin quality, eye health, vision concerns, and goals. Because every patient is unique, they determine whether upper blepharoplasty alone or in combination with procedures such as a brow lift or skin resurfacing will provide the safest, most natural-looking outcomes. You may be a candidate for upper blepharoplasty if:
- You have excess skin that creates a hooded or drooping appearance over your upper eyelids
- You have heavy upper eyelids that make you appear tired, angry, or older than you feel
- You have upper eyelid skin that interferes with your peripheral vision or daily activities
- You have fullness caused by excess fat in the upper eyelids
- You want a more refreshed, rested appearance
- You are in good overall physical health
- You do not have uncontrolled medical conditions that could interfere with healing
- You do not have untreated eye conditions that could affect surgical safety or recovery
- You do not smoke, or you are willing to stop before and after surgery
- You have realistic expectations about the procedure and its results
What Happens During the Upper Blepharoplasty Procedure?
Upper blepharoplasty is typically performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia. Before surgery, Dr. Geldwert or Dr. Leong carefully marks the natural crease of your upper eyelid to precisely plan how much skin to remove. During surgery, they make a discreet incision along this crease, allowing them to remove excess skin and, when appropriate, trim or reposition small amounts of fat to achieve a smoother contour. The underlying tissues may also be refined to enhance eyelid shape before the incision is closed to minimize visible scarring.
What Is the Recovery Process Like After Upper Blepharoplasty?
After upper blepharoplasty, you can expect temporary swelling, bruising, mild tightness, and soreness around your upper eyelids. These side effects are usually most noticeable during the first 48 to 72 hours and gradually improve over the following one to two weeks. Most sutures are removed within about one week, and many patients feel comfortable returning to work and other non-strenuous activities after 7 to 10 days. During your recovery, you should keep your head elevated, apply cold compresses as directed, avoid rubbing your eyes, and limit strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, and bending for about two weeks. Protecting your healing eyelids from sun exposure is also important. While your eyes will look more refreshed within several weeks, subtle improvements continue as residual swelling resolves over the following months.
Why Choose Advanced Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Center?
Advanced Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Center is a premier destination for advanced cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. Board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Daron Geldwert and Dr. Darren S. Leong bring over 35 years of combined experience, advanced credentials as surgeons fellowship-trained in post-massive weight loss body contouring, and over 10,000 procedures performed. Their commitment to individualized treatment plans allows them to create natural-looking results that complement your unique facial features.
As clinical professors of plastic surgery, Dr. Geldwert and Dr. Leong have also trained dozens of plastic surgeons in advanced reconstructive and aesthetic techniques. For complex procedures, they often operate together as co-surgeons, so you can benefit from their collective surgical experience and skills. Schedule your consultation today to learn whether upper blepharoplasty is right for you in Rancho Cucamonga or Murrieta.
