Blepharoplasty
Upper Eyelid Rejuvenation
Your eyes are as unique as our approach
Our eyes make an indelible first impression. If our eyes look tired, sad, or aged, this can affect how we are perceived by the world. With eyelid rejuvenation, your eyes will convey how young you truly feel.
Tucson Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Mikel Lo has a personalized approach to upper eyelid lifts focusing on your facial anatomy, personal preference, improved function, and maintaining the natural shape of your eyes.
With years of experience performing blepharoplasty surgery and providing patients with skill and artistry, he is an expert in eyelid procedures and understands the impact our eyes have on our self-confidence. Dr. Lo has helped both men and women transform sagging eyelids into a refreshed and rejuvenated appearance.
Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty, or upper eyelid surgery, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to refresh the eyes. The upper eyelid blepharoplasty procedure tightens sagging skin and reduces heavy hooded lids and puffiness.
Who is a good candidate for Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty?
The natural aging process and our own genetic makeup can contribute to excess eyelid skin and heavy, hooded eyelids. Thinning skin, crepiness and puffiness of the upper eyelid can make us appear older than our true age, or look angry or tired. The upper eyelid blepharoplasty procedure can correct eyelid function as well as rejuvenate with more youthful looking lid and smoother periorbital skin. If you feel your eyes make you look tired all the time, or you are frustrated with heavy upper eyelids, you may be a candidate for an upper eyelid lift. An upper eyelid lift with Dr. Lo can rejuvenate your eyes and upper face giving you a more youthful look.
The Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty Procedure
Dr. Lo will carefully evaluate each patient. The best candidate will be in good physical and mental health, have realistic expectations of the upper eyelid blepharoplasty procedure, understand all risks involved, and be willing to follow pre- and post-operative instructions.
All our procedures are performed at our in-office surgical suite giving patients a relaxed and private surgical experience. Upper eyelid blepharoplasty procedures can be done with local anesthesia only, but patients may select light sedation if they prefer. During the upper eyelid procedure, Dr. Lo may remove excess skin, tighten underlying muscles, and reduce any upper eyelid puffiness by addressing the fat pads. A small incision is made along the natural crease of the upper eyelids where excess skin and fat are removed, the skin is sutured closed, and the incision is hidden in the natural folds of the eye.
Dr. Lo customizes each procedure for the individual patient to preserve the natural contours of the eye, restore facial volume and balance, and maintain your eye’s unique personality. The result is a younger looking, refreshed and well-rested appearance. The procedure is safe, quick and can typically takes less than an hour with additional procedures adding more time.
What is recovery like?
Since there is no general anesthesia used, recovery is more comfortable for patients. In the first few days after your upper eyelid surgery, you may ice the treated area. You’ll be expected to rest with your head elevated for a week, and apply a topical ointment as directed. Swelling and bruising can last for up 7-14 days with no strenuous activity or exercise for 2-weeks. Sutures are removed within the first week of surgery and the scar on the upper lid will continue to improve as you heal. Most patients feel comfortable returning to most daily activities within the first 5-7 days and returning to work within 1-2 weeks.
Dr. Lo is committed to your successful recovery and is there for you throughout your cosmetic journey and at your scheduled follow up appointments. Upper eyelid blepharoplasty results can last a lifetime for most patients and the longevity of your rejuvenation results can be maintained with non-invasive aesthetic treatments at our Med Spa, as well as medical grade skincare products to help protect your investment.
Combining Procedures
Some patients may benefit from combining their upper eyelid lift with a brow lift, facial fat transfer, or lower eyelid lift for best results. Dr. Lo often will pair an upper eyelid blepharoplasty with a brow lift for an enhanced upper face rejuvenation to improve sagging lids and hooded brows. Pairing an upper eyelid blepharoplasty with facial fat transfer can brighten the eyes and restore youthful volume to the cheeks and mid face for a natural result. Both upper and lower eyelids can be treated together for a complete rejuvenation of the eye area.
Non-surgical Eye Lift
Non-surgical eyelid lift treatment options may be best for patients not yet ready or wanting to undergo surgery but who still want to rejuvenate and improve the upper and lower eyelids. Dr. Lo offers a variety of different treatments to provide you with a well-rested, refreshed look without the downtime of surgery. Dermal Fillers, Agnes RF Microneedling and laser rejuvenation can help provide skin smoothing and tightening of the eyes.
Trust your eyes to Dr. Mikel Lo
Dr. Lo is one of the few fellowship-trained ophthalmic plastic surgeons, or oculofacial plastic surgeons, in the country having trained in both cosmetic surgery and ophthalmology. He has significant expertise in eyelid procedures. Because of the importance of vision, many patients choose to have their eyelid surgery performed by him to get the best outcome.