Upper blepharoplasty is eyelid surgery that removes loose, drooping skin from the upper lids. With age, this skin stretches and folds over the natural lid crease. In some people it even interferes with vision. Surgery restores a clean lid crease and an open, refreshed eye.
Common signs you are a candidate:
If your heaviness comes from a low brow rather than the eyelid itself, a brow lift may serve you better. Dr. Goel evaluates both and tells you plainly which one you need.
The incision hides within the natural crease of the upper lid, so it becomes nearly invisible once healed. Dr. Goel removes precisely measured skin and, when needed, a small amount of fat. Conservative removal is critical here. Taking too much creates a hollow, operated look. The procedure is often done under local anesthesia with light sedation and takes about an hour.
This is one of the easiest recoveries in facial plastic surgery. Bruising and swelling fade within 7 to 10 days. Most patients are back at work in a week. Cold compresses and head elevation speed things along.
Dr. Goel trained at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and was Chief Resident in plastic surgery at UC Irvine. Eyelid surgery rewards precision and restraint, which is exactly how he operates.
They will notice you look rested. The incision hides in your natural crease and fades to nearly nothing.
Sometimes, when drooping skin measurably blocks vision. We can discuss documentation at your consultation.
Usually a decade or more. Most patients never need a repeat procedure.
Open up your eyes again. Schedule an upper blepharoplasty consultation with Dr. Goel in Beverly Hills.
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