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Dr. David Sieber, a leading San Francisco Plastic Surgeon, specializes in blepharoplasty in San Francisco
Aging often manifests first around the eyes, with concerns like dark circles, sagging skin, or eyelid bags, imparting a tired or sad appearance. Yet, upper eyelid aesthetic issues aren’t solely age-related; they can be hereditary in certain patients.
An eyelid lift, also known as blepharoplasty, is a cosmetic surgical procedure that aims to improve the appearance of the eyelids. It involves removing excess skin, fat, and muscle from the eyelids to create a more youthful and refreshed look. The procedure can be performed on the upper eyelid skin, lower eyelid skin, or both, depending on the patient’s needs and goals.
During your initial consultation, Dr. Sieber will listen to your goals and evaluate your upper eyelid and lower eyelid, pointing out any differences he notices and together, you will decide on the treatment plan that best delivers your desired outcome.*
An upper eyelid surgery and/or lower eyelid blepharoplasty is often performed in conjunction with other facial rejuvenation procedures such as a facelift, brow lift, or neck lift.
An eyelid surgery targeting your upper eyelids can be performed either in the office under local anesthesia or in the operating room under general anesthesia if it’s performed as part of another cosmetic procedure such as a facelift or chin liposuction. Dr. Sieber will discuss all of these options with you in detail during your initial consultation. During your upper blepharoplasty procedure, he will remove a section of skin from your upper eyelids as well as any excess fat if present.
The incision line will be placed within the crease of your eye so that any scar will be hidden.* Your incisions will be closed with sutures that will need to be removed in the office about 5 days following surgery.
For your lower blepharoplasty, Dr. Sieber will make an incision inside of your lower eyelid through which he will remove and reposition the fat in your lower eye to create a smooth transition from your eye to your cheek.* Any excess skin is then excised or treated with laser resurfacing. Facial fat grafting is also commonly performed as a part of lower eyelid surgery.Â
As with any major surgery, all medications and supplements which cause an increased risk of bleeding should be stopped 2 weeks prior to your cosmetic eyelid surgery.
Please see our list of medications and supplements to avoid. As always, make sure to check with your doctor before stopping any medications.
Immediately after your upper blepharoplasty surgery, you can expect some swelling and mild bruising, but this will resolve in a couple of days. The sutures will be removed in Dr. Sieber’s office 5 days after your procedure although it may take up to 6 months for your final results.
Recovering from a lower blepharoplasty aimed at targeting the lower eyelid is slightly more involved. With the lower eyelid there is typically more bruising and swelling which may last for up to 1-2 weeks. If performed as part of facial rejuvenation surgery, this is usually the procedure which requires the most care and downtime. It is very important to follow Dr. Sieber’s post-operative instructions to ensure that you heal in a safe, expeditious manner.
Best Plastic Surgeon
Focusing on cosmetic surgery of the face, breast, and body, San Francisco Plastic Surgeon Dr. David Sieber is a board-certified plastic surgeons in the San Francisco Bay Area with specialized fellowship training in cosmetic surgery. He has completed further training in the latest non-surgical procedures including dermal fillers, botulinum toxins, and laser skin rejuvenation.
As with any major surgery, all medications and supplements which cause an increased risk of bleeding should be stopped 2 weeks prior to your cosmetic eyelid surgery.
Please see our list of medications and supplements to avoid. As always, make sure to check with your doctor before stopping any medications.
The cost of blepharoplasty depends largely on the extent of the procedure required. Your anatomy, condition, and goals influence this.Â
Correcting botched eyelid surgery varies based on the issue. Revision surgery may be needed for full correction, while alternatives like dermal fillers or Botox injections are considered in certain cases.
Eyelid surgery may be covered by medical insurance if deemed medically necessary, typically due to impaired vision caused by excess upper eyelid skin. This condition can pose risks during activities like driving, reading, and using electronic devices. Although we do not accept insurance, you are able to file a claim with your insurance company if certain criteria are met.Â
Consider eyelid lift surgery if you have drooping or sagging eyelid skin affecting vision, puffiness, lower eyelid bags, or dark circles, or signs of aging in the eyes. Drooping of the upper eyelid or lower eyelid can occur at any age.
Fillers are only temporary. There are also limitations as to what’s achievable with fillers alone. Dr. Sieber’s team does perform filler injections for hallows in the tear trough area. During your initial consultation, he will discuss whether or not this would be the right option to treat your issues.
Removing large amounts of fat around the eyes was something which was performed many years ago. That is not how Dr. Sieber works. His goal with any blepharoplasty is to only remove excess fat around the eyes and preserve any other fat deposits so that you retain youthful, but natural-looking eyes.*
While Asian Americans represent 6% of cosmetic surgery patients, double eyelid surgery is highly sought-after in Asia, ranking third after rhinoplasty and breast augmentation.
Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, enhances the upper eyelid, lower eyelid, or both eyelids to enhance appearance and vision obscured by drooping.
To find out more about a blepharoplasty surgery with San Francisco Plastic Surgeon Dr. David Sieber, call us today at 415-915-9000.
References
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/blepharoplasty/about/pac-20385174
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/blepharoplasty-eyelid-surgery
*Disclaimer: Results may vary from person to person. Editorial content, before and after images, and patient testimonials do not constitute a guarantee of specific results.
