Upper Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Lift)
With upper blepharoplasty, also called upper eyelid surgery, you can restore a lively and alert look to your eyes. Most people would agree that our eyes are the most important and noticeable feature of the face. But your eyes and surrounding structures go through many changes throughout life. Unfortunately, these changes can often decrease the liveliness and beauty of the eye area. Common changes include:
- Loss of elasticity
- Skin stretching
- Sagging
- Fat redistribution
- Increased or decreased pigmentation
- Puffy or excess skin
Some of these changes can cause the eye to be covered and create an older, tired eye appearance.
Upper Blepharoplasty Technique
What Is Upper Eyelid Surgery?
Upper eyelid surgery is also sometimes referred to as an eyelid lift. The procedure involves removing excess loose skin (and sometimes fat). The goal is to give the eyes a youthful appearance with a more visible eyelid platform. It may be combined with other reconstructive or cosmetic eyelid procedures in many cases. Doing so can create a fully rejuvenated and fresh outcome.
Your eyes greatly impact how people perceive your attractiveness, youthfulness, and beauty. Unfortunately, as we age, the skin around our eyelids changes. In fact, it tends to become less firm, droopier, and puffier. Occasionally, the situation is severe enough to affect patients’ vision or cause them discomfort. Upper eyelid surgery can correct all of this.
Common combinations include droopy eyelid surgery and brow lifting. Each of these works to treat a “heavy” or “droopy” upper eyelid area. For instance, if the eyebrow has drooped, it causes more skin to be “pushed” down to the upper eyelid area. The result causes excess skin, so brow lifting may be necessary for such patients. Dr. Taban approaches each patient’s situation, focusing on finding the right surgeries to reach their goals.
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Am I A Good Candidate For Eyelid Lift Surgery?
Upper eyelid surgery is often performed for cosmetic reasons, giving the eyes a more youthful, rested appearance. However, reconstructive upper blepharoplasty is done for patients who:
- Have significantly sagging upper eyelids
- Have skin covering the eyelashes
- Want to improve eye comfort
- Want to improve peripheral vision
It is extremely important to NOT remove too much skin (or fat) from the upper eyelids. Doing so can lead to a dreaded unnatural, surgical look. It can also cause an inability to close the eyes, dry eyes, and more. Even less skin removal is recommended for male upper eyelid surgery. This technique allows us to preserve their natural masculine appearance.
During your consultation with Dr. Taban, he will evaluate your eyes and face. He then comes up with a detailed surgical plan, customized to each individual patient. Every feature of it depends on your unique situation and desired goals. Dr. Taban will discuss any other complementary cosmetic procedures, such as:
- Lower blepharoplasty (eye bags removal)
- Droopy eyelid (ptosis) surgery
- Double Eyelid Surgery
- Canthoplasty
- Brow lift
- Eyelid fat injection
- And more
Your plan may include any of these to achieve the best NATURAL looking, youthful cosmetic result.
Prior health issues may make the patient not a good candidate for the procedure. Factors that make surgical complications more likely are:
- Severe dry eyes
- Thyroid Disease
- Diabetes
Upper Blepharoplasty Procedure Overview
Excess loose upper eyelid skin is removed through a hidden incision. To minimize any visible scarring, Dr. Taban places this incision in the natural upper eyelid crease line. He takes care to preserve existing fat in this region as fullness in the upper eyelids can look more youthful. In fact, this procedure is sometimes combined with fat or filler injection. When injected into the upper eyelid/brow area, it can boost volume and reduce hollowness. If the eyelid is droopy, the muscle that raises the lid can also be tightened. Upper eyelid surgery is also often combined with lower aesthetic blepharoplasty. When combined this way, we call the procedure “Quad-blepharoplasty.”
Upper eyelid surgery is performed in a way to ensure optimal patient comfort. Your options include:
- In the office under local anesthesia with oral sedation (similar to having a dental procedure)
- In an outpatient surgical center with local anesthesia and IV sedation
- Both options can lead to rapid recovery. With the patient relaxed, the eyelid is numbed. The patient can open and close their eyes during the procedure with comfort. This factor actually helps the surgeon achieve the best possible result.
Post Upper Blepharoplasty Recovery
The recovery process after upper eyelid surgery is very mild. You can expect some bruising/swelling for about 7-10 days but minimal discomfort. Vision remains intact during recovery since no patch is needed. The sutures are taken out about one week after surgery (although absorbable stitches can also be used). Once your stitches are out and you receive approval, you can resume normal activities.
Who Should Perform Upper Blepharoplasty Surgery?
Natural results are key to any cosmetic procedure, especially for the eyes. Dr. Taban is an oculoplastic specialist and a reconstructive and cosmetic eyelid plastic surgeon. His expertise lies directly in cosmetic and revision blepharoplasty surgery.
He is double board-certified by:
- The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS)
- The American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO/AAO)
He also stands as a diplomat of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS). It is highly recommended that all eyelid procedures be performed by a board-certified oculoplastic surgeon. General ophthalmologists and surgeons are permitted to perform the procedures. However, they often do not have the skill set required to achieve optimal results! Dr. Taban fits all the qualifications for delivering an optimal outcome to every patient.
Schedule Your Consultation
Dr. Taban is one of the leading oculoplastic eye surgery doctors in the LA region. Your eyes are one of your most important features. Give them the medical care they deserve and contact our Greater Los Angeles Area offices. You can set up a consultation for upper eyelid surgery with board-certified oculoplastic surgeon Dr. Taban. Contact us via online support form or telephone at (310) 278-1836.
Before & After Surgical Treatment Photos
CONTACT THE LOS ANGELES OCULOPLASTIC EXPERT
Dr. Taban is one of the leading oculoplastic eye surgery doctors in the LA region. Contact us via online support form, or via telephone at: (310) 278-1836
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Very natural look after quad blepharoplasty. Approaching my 50s I have decided to finally take care of my eye bags that have been bothering me for years. I have naturally heavy eyelids but with age the issue has become more and more visible. I live in Toronto and I have been scouting local plastic surgeons but I was not convinced by any of them and I was surprised by the high quotes I have received for a quad blepharoplasty. One of my goals was obviously to find a surgeon with lot of expertise in eyes surgery. So I have expanded my search to include the US and I finally picked Dr Taban. I had a first consultation by Skype and I was confident that he would be the right choice for me. … his approach seemed conservative enough and was meeting my expectations in term of keeping a natural look, without going too extreme to avoid hollow eyes or feminine look. I booked my surgery and flew to LA. The surgery was done with local anesthesia. … Surgery went well. The usual swelling and bruises but I was able to attend an important meeting exactly 9 days after the surgery without anyone noticing and with the help of a good concealer. Result is completely meeting my expectation. Natural, no visible scar, the shape of my eyes is intact, just a refreshed , bagless look. … I would definitely recommend Dr Taban to my friends and in fact I did. One of my close friend will get a quad done in a couple of months. Dr Taban is not extrovert but responded to all my questions and has very good bedside manners. He is also following up very quickly to questions by email. If you are looking for an eye specialist, Dr Taban is the right surgeon.
Elizabeth77
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… I not only needed upper and lower eyelifts but also surgery to repair ptosis or droopy upper eyelids... During my initial consultation Dr. Taban fully explained the surgery to me and answered all my questions. … It is more than one month after my surgery now and the results are amazing... Dr. Taban is truly a miracle worker... THANK YOU Dr. Taban for the incredible job you did on my eye surgery!!! YOU'RE THE BEST!!!!!
onesmartcookie
9/13/2013Location Reviewed April 10, 2017
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I explained to Dr. Taban that I did not want to drastically change my appearance, but rather, I wanted to look refreshed ... I'm so glad I did this because the procedure (upper and lower blepharoplasty) was pretty much painless... So far, I love the fact that I don't see anymore bags and my upper lids are exactly how I wanted them to look! ... ...THANK YOU ....
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I went to see Dr. Taban in April 2012 for a consultation regarding upper and lower blepharoplasty surgery. Dr. Taban was very punctual, which was a pleasant surprise in itself. Dr. Taban patiently addressed every question that I had, and his professionalism made me feel very comfortable and confident. I had the procedures done in late April. Dr. Taban called me that evening to make sure that everything was going well. He was very thorough and caring at every post-op appointment that I had with him. When I went back for my 6-month post-op appointment, I mentioned to Dr. Taban that I was not 100% happy with the results of my upper blepharoplasty, which was not due to any fault of Dr. Taban but was more a difference in opinion as far as aesthetics. He then offered to redo the procedure free of charge. I was very impressed with his generosity. Now, 4 months after my surgery, I can say that I am very happy with the results of my procedures. I feel very fortunate to have had a positive experience. His office staff is also very nice and professional. I would highly recommend Dr. Taban!
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He is so thorough and I have been taken care of very well before and after surgery. The results have been phenomenal and no one can tell I had a bleph! They just comment that I look well rested and fresh! I’m so glad I took the plunge! If you’re looking for the best eyelid surgeon in Beverly Hills, I suggest Dr. Taban.
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I had an upper and lower blepharoplasty done by Dr Taban a week ago and I’m compelled to share my experience (this is my first ever review on Yelp). Of course, the final result cannot be appreciated yet, it’s only been a week, but it looks VERY promising and I am confident I’ve chosen the best Dr possible for this cosmetic surgery (I’m 48 and the bags under my eyes always bothered me). I just love the approach of Dr Taban which is conservative wanting you to preserve a natural look. He is extraordinary in terms of Dr-patient relationship calling personally from his cell phone the evening of the surgery to check everything was fine and answering the various questions I had for him via e-mail or text within hours if not minutes the following day. His staff is great, his prices more than fair. I am thrilled to recommend him to anyone. Being an eye specialist is a big + in terms of trust I placed in his judgement and operating skills. He also does face treatments including chemical peels which proved to work great on me. I think you can trust his judgement “blindly”, pun intended!!!
By Phillip
July 02, 2013
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Dr. Taban came highly recommended by a client of mine. ... In the first a few minutes of the consultation I was convinced that Dr. Taban is the real deal. .... I never felt a thing. Dr. Taban is genius, he's also an artist which he has to, to do this amazing job. He doesn't do the 'surprise look', his work is very natural, ...
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Dr. Taban and his team are very professional in the service they provide ... I am very satisfied with my eyelid surgery, blepharoplasty procedure, ... I highly recommend Dr. Taban to all my friends and family.
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Dr. Taban is an excellent Oculoplastic surgeon. He did a super job on my eyelids uppers and lowers. ...
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Dr Taban did my surgery 2/4/13 in his office using local anesthesia. He did a ptosis and blepharoplasty on my left upper eyelid, a blepharoplasty on my right upper eyelid, and vein stripping around both eyes. He also tightened a muscle that he noticed was lax during the surgery at no extra charge. The blepharoplasty on my right upper eyelid was done in a way that made a browlift unnecessary. Other surgeons had proposed doing a browlift to remedy my droopy right upper eyelid. They also said they could not strip the unsightly veins. The ptosis was done primarily to cause my left eyebrow to drop. Doctor T did innovative and remarkable work.”
By Katie S.
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I saw Dr. Taban at his Beverly Hills office about six weeks ago to get a blepharoplasty because my eyelids have always been very droopy to the point where when I am tired it affects my vision. My cousin had been having a problem with bleph spasm a while back, and after he got his corrective surgery, he told me that it’s really important to see an oculoplastic surgeon because they have the best training to fix whatever issue you’re having with your eyes.”
“After doing some internet research and googling different oculoplastic surgeons in the area, I found Dr. Taban. I checked out his website to make sure he was a board certified oculoplastic surgeon and his patient testimonials to make sure they were ok –they were more than good, they were great! I decided to schedule my initial consultation for eyelid surgery to learn more about the procedure and the best chances of fixing my issue. I actually scheduled several consults with a few oculoplastic surgeons in the area to see who I felt the most comfortable with.”
“I was really impressed by Dr. Taban’s before and after pictures as well as the fact that he educates other surgeons. When I met Dr. Taban, he was completely open about the surgery and answered any questions that I had. He could tell I was nervous, but he assured me that it was an easy procedure with very little down time. He explained that a bleph can be done in-office it doesn’t require an operating room and surgery center! I was pretty surprised but that made me feel even more comfortable because its not as big of a procedure. He said I’d be feeling fine in just a few days and that healing should be completed in 1-2 months. He was very candid and I felt more comfortable with him because he addressed my concerns rather than dodge them. After speaking with him about eyelid surgery further, I decided that he was the best eyelid surgeon for the job and scheduled my appointment for my bleph.”
“When I arrived for surgery, I had gotten a little nervous again, but Dr. Taban assured me everything would go smoothly. In just over an hour, I was heading back home to recover, curl up on the couch, and watch a good movie! Dr. Taban was right, my eyelid surgery went great and I didn’t have any issues! I’m so happy that I choose Dr. Taban, because he’s great!”
“He even called me later that day to see how I was feeling and make sure everything was ok. I was really impressed by this. He did all of the post op care himself, no assistant or anything and so that made me very comfortable as well. He is so thorough and I have been taken care of very well before and after surgery. The results have been phenomenal and no one can tell I had a bleph! They just comment that I look well rested and fresh! I’m so glad I took the plunge!”
“If you’re looking for the best eyelid surgeon in Beverly Hills, I suggest Dr. Taban. He’ll help ease your mind about surgery and any questions that you might have. He’s dedicated and professional and actually cares about his patients. He’s definitely the best eyelid surgeon in my book!By Markie L.
September 13, 2012
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I am so grateful and excided Dr. Taban has given me the advise and confidence for the upper and lower blepharoplasty procedure. The outcome is so remarkable my eyes look more refresh. Now I can continue on my retirement and not look tired. lol I can't thank you enough Dr. Taban ...
Marnie S.
December 2017
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Dr Taban and his staff are wonderful. I had my upper and lower eyes done, June 2017. I was under local anesthesia. I was awake during surgery but didn’t feel any pain. The recovery was great. I had bruising and swelling for a few weeks but no pain. I was back to work in two weeks. I look refreshed and younger. I’m very glad I did the surgery. I would recommend Dr. Taban to my friends and family.
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