Upper Eyelid Surgery

Upper blepharoplasty

Located near Los Angeles and Beverly Hills

Upper blepharoplasty, also referred to as an eyelift, most commonly involves the removal of excess skin at the eyelids. Upper eyelid fat can also be removed or repositioned. Patients elect to have this procedure for cosmetic reasons or to improve obstructed vision caused by sagging eyelids. The goal of the procedure is to rejuvenate and refresh the eyes without altering the natural shape of the eyes.

Upper Eyelid Surgery

Upper blepharoplasty

Conveniently located to serve Los Angeles and Beverly Hills
Upper blepharoplasty, also referred to as an eyelift, most commonly involves the removal of excess skin at the eyelids. Upper eyelid fat can also be removed or repositioned. Patients elect to have this procedure for cosmetic reasons or to improve obstructed vision caused by sagging eyelids. The goal of the procedure is to rejuvenate and refresh the eyes without altering the natural shape of the eyes.

Candidates for Upper Eyelid Surgery

Candidates for upper blepharoplasty are those who have excess skin and/or bulging of fat at the upper eyelids.

Of note, some patients have pronounced upper eyelid hooding due to a combination of excess upper eyelid skin and sagging brows. Ideal treatment in this case would involve both upper eyelid surgery and a brow lift.

Dr. Foulad customizes upper eyelid surgery for every patient. The goal is to create a natural, non-surgical appearance. To achieve this, he creates individual treatment plans based on the unique condition and desired outcome of each patient.

Your Consultation

To determine your eligibility for upper eyelid surgery, Dr. Foulad will perform a physical examination during your consultation. Skin laxity and amount of excess tissue will be assessed to ensure you are a good candidate for upper blepharoplasty.

Dr. Foulad will also review your medical history to evaluate your risk factors. Finally, he will develop your personalized surgical plan. Dr. Foulad will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the procedure.

How Upper Eyelid Surgery is Performed

 To perform an upper eyelift, Dr. Foulad draws precise markings to designate areas with excess skin. The incision is placed along the natural eyelid crease. Any excess fat is reduced or is repositioned to an adjacent region that would benefit from added volume. Once treatment of the excess skin and fat is complete, the incision is meticulously closed with suture. The scar remains hidden from view within the natural fold of your eye and is typically imperceptible once healed. Dr. Foulad commonly performs upper blepharoplasty under local anesthesia. However, sedation and general anesthesia are options as well.

How to Prepare for Upper Eyelid Surgery

It is important to avoid Botox (or other neuromodulator treatments) at the upper face for at least several months prior to undergoing upper eyelid surgery. Enough time should have passed that there is not concern that the Botox treatment may be affecting the position of your eyelids and eyebrows.

In preparation for undergoing upper eyelid surgery, we need to ensure that you are healthy and optimized for the procedure. Certain medications and supplements (such as those that increase the risk of bleeding) might have to be stopped a specific time period prior to the procedure. You will be provided more comprehensive pre-operative instructions specific to your individual case.

We are conveniently located to serve Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, & Los Angeles. However, we are available to help with coordinating your stay if you are an Out-of-Town Patient.

What to Expect After Upper Eyelid Surgery

You will be recommended to keep the incision moist with an ointment for approximately 1 week. It is also recommended to keep your head elevated during sleep during this time in order to help reduce swelling. The sutures will usually be removed around 5 to 7 days after your procedure.
Bruising and swelling usually peaks at around 3 to 4 days after the procedure. Any bruising and obvious swelling typically resolves within 1-2 weeks after the procedure, but healing times can vary from patient to patient. It will take at least several months for the majority of healing to occur and swelling to resolve.

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Before and after Upper Eyelid Surgery, on female patient.

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Cost of Upper Eyelid Surgery

The cost of upper eyelid surgery depends on several factors, including the complexity of the procedure. The overall price may be affected by anesthetic fees, along with the total time required to perform the surgery.

Contact Us

Learn more about the benefits of upper eyelid surgery in Beverly Hills and how it can instantly uplift your appearance. Contact Foulad Facial Plastic Surgery to schedule your consultation.

Upper Eyelid Surgery faq

Is the upper blepharoplasty incision visible?

The incision is often placed within the natural crease of your upper eyelid and the incision usually heals very well. Typically, is is very hard to see the scar once the incision has healed.

Case samples

CASE 1: Upper Eyelid SURGERY

Upper Blepharoplasty Skin Excision

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This lovely patient had excess upper eyelid skin and droopy brows leading to hooding of the upper eyelids. Ideally, a brow lift combined with upper blepharoplasty can be performed for full correction. However, the patient desired to keep the procedure to a minimum and just undergo a single treatment that would achieve the greatest benefit. Accordingly, Dr. Foulad limited the procedure to an upper eyelid blepharoplasty under local anesthesia. She is extremely happy with the natural, rejuvenated appearance and is excited to be able to wear eye shadow.

Testimonials

Terry Moler
Terry Moler
2022-03-07
Dr.Foulad and his staff are amazing. The results speak for themselves. Dr. Foulad is meticulous. The experience was beyond great. I had a neck lift, a mid face lift and an upper eye lift. Dr. Foulad was very attentive. Chelsea, the practice manager, took care of every detail. I felt at ease and very taken care of. I had prepared myself for a painful surgery and recovery period but it was not like that at all. There was no pain and very little discomfort. It felt more like a well needed vacation. I had all my surgery on a Friday and I saw Dr. Foulad and Chelsea through the weekend. By the following Saturday I was at an important social function and with a little make up, no one could tell I was a week out from surgery. Some people would call this vanity. I disagree. I don’t feel 63. Why should I have to look 63.(or older!) It’s the best thing I ever did for myself. I can't thank Dr. Foulad enough. If you are considering doing this, I beg you to pull the rip cord, take the plunge, whatever you want to call it, but do it! It’s worth it. You’re worth it!
carol cusson
carol cusson
2021-12-11
There aren't enough stars for this review to tell you how pleased I am with Dr Foulad, Chelsea and the staff. It was so worth the miles traveled to have my facelift, neck and brow lift. Their attentiveness from the consult all the way through to the aftercare has been amazing. He continues to check in with me 2 months later. His attention to detail and his warm and caring personality made this such an enjoyable experience. I could not believe there was minimal pain and you cannot even see where the stitches were. I feel AND look like a new woman. Judge for yourself with my pictures! Highly recommend Dr Foulad and his staff
Kristy Franklin
Kristy Franklin
2021-10-06
Dr. Foulad performed my facelift and neck lift a few months ago and my results are phenomenal! He is kind, talented, and did beautiful work on my face and neck. He is very honest and takes a lot into consideration when giving his recommendations. He takes so much time to answer your questions and explain everything to you. Everything about my experience was top notch. I have seen other doctors in my past and none of them followed up with me or spent the amount of time with me the way Dr. Foulad has. His staff was also incredibly pleasant and accommodating with me. I can’t recommend Dr. Foulad enough. He genuinely cares deeply about his patients and does excellent work!
Miriam Vernia
Miriam Vernia
2021-09-13
Dr. Foulad loves what he does and it shows. He is professional, knowledgeable, skilled, and dedicated to his patients. His "bed manners" are without equal. He follows up on his patients for weeks after surgery, providing timely advice and encouragement. He is honest and upfront about what benefits surgery can provide and he refers to other surgeons procedures that he does not feel comfortable performing.
Victoria Lampley
Victoria Lampley
2021-03-26
Dr Foulad is absolutely amazing! He is super patient, takes the time to thoroughly explain all your issues, thoughts, and goals and maps out all of your options without pushing anything whatsoever (if anything he does the opposite and explains everything in depth). He was completely attentive and super eloquent and smart when describing all of the ways he can help heal and preserve my skin and shared a wealth of knowledge. The practice manager Chelsea is patient, kind and super sweet and helpful. I'll definitely be telling my family and friends to become patients of Dr Foulad's practice. He is a perfectionist in the best way possible.
Kyrra White
Kyrra White
2021-03-14
I went to Dr Foulad for Jowl liposuction. Dr Foulad is a very informed facial artist and a master of his craft. I appreciate how delicate he was with my face during the procedure. He paid close attention to every detail of my face, and his effort shows in my results! I highly recommend Dr Foulad for any facial procedure. It’s important to have someone who is invested in your vision as you are, and that is Dr Foulad.
Aiko Fujimoto
Aiko Fujimoto
2021-03-01
Dr Foulad and his team are the definition of white glove service. They will take the time to explain everything in thorough detail and take all extra precautions to ensure your procedure is done as effectively and safely as possible. I'm incredibly happy with my results and will only be trusting my facial needs with Dr Foulad for all procedures going forward!
Sydney Skinner
Sydney Skinner
2020-12-16
Wow, I am so impressed! From the minute I walked into his office I was warmly greeted by his staff and ushered off for my consult with Dr. Foulad. He was extremely through (I ask a lot of questions) and he was very patient and did not rush me. I followed up the next week for my procedure which I’m thrilled with the outcome and feel so much confident! I’m looking forward to a long relationship with his office and it’s nice because he offers the entire package of treatments, products and procedures to cover all the bases! So no more running around to different offices!
Katia Rodriguez
Katia Rodriguez
2020-11-10
My experience at Dr. Foulad’s office has been nothing but great! From my very first consult, he made me feel comfortable and explained everything with detail. Him and his staff are so kind and were there to help guide me along the process. The results of my surgery were everything and more! I am so happy with the results and would recommend him to all my friends and family.
calvarezds
calvarezds
2020-09-17
I am so happy with my results after going to Dr. Foulad. He is a complete perfectionist and explains everything to you before go through with any injections or procedures. He makes everything look natural and seamless. I am definitely recommending him to all of my friends and family.