If your upper lids have begun to droop and sag, have excess fat or skin, or you have developed bags beneath your eyes, you will look older, tired, unhappy, or even angry. Your eyes don’t always reflect how vibrant and energetic you really are. Sagging upper lids or under-eye puffiness can create a tired or aged appearance that doesn’t match how you feel. At Dr. Sadrian’s La Jolla practice, eyelid surgery is tailored to enhance your natural beauty, delivering refreshed and rejuvenated results. With a commitment to precision and artistry, Dr. Sadrian ensures every patient leaves looking as bright and youthful as they feel. He has a reputation for his ability to produce a very natural, fresh, youthful look.
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Blepharoplasty, often called eyelid surgery, helps to fix issues like drooping upper eyelids and puffiness in the lower eyelids. These concerns can make you look tired or older than you feel. This surgery is very precise, and even small changes can affect how your eyes look. With Dr. Sadrian’s training and experience, you can trust that your results will appear natural, balanced, and refreshed.
Blepharoplasty procedures are carefully tailored to address specific concerns and enhance the natural beauty of your eyes. Depending on your needs, Dr. Sadrian offers several approaches, each designed to deliver rejuvenated, youthful results while preserving your unique features. Here's an overview of the main types:
For those dealing with drooping upper eyelids, upper blepharoplasty focuses on removing excess skin, fat, and muscle from the upper eyelids. This procedure restores a youthful contour to the eye area, reducing heaviness and addressing issues that may obstruct vision. The result is a brighter, more refreshed appearance that allows your eyes to shine naturally.
If puffiness, bags, or loose skin under the eyes are a concern, lower blepharoplasty targets these issues with precision. By repositioning or removing fat pockets and tightening the skin, this procedure smooths the under-eye area for a rejuvenated, well-rested look. Techniques such as the transconjunctival approach ensure minimal visible scarring, preserving your natural eye shape.
For a comprehensive transformation, quad blepharoplasty combines both upper and lower eyelid surgeries. This approach addresses drooping upper lids and under-eye bags simultaneously, providing a cohesive rejuvenation of the entire eye area. The result is a harmonious, youthful appearance that blends seamlessly with your facial features.
Blepharoplasty is ideal for individuals who want to rejuvenate their eye area or address functional concerns like vision obstruction. Good candidates include those who:
If you’re unsure whether eyelid surgery is right for you, Dr. Sadrian will guide you through a detailed consultation to assess your goals and determine the best treatment plan.
When considering ways to rejuvenate the eye area, both blepharoplasty and dermal fillers offer effective solutions—but they serve different purposes and cater to varying levels of concern. Understanding their differences can help you decide which approach is best for your needs.
Dermal fillers are an excellent choice for individuals seeking a temporary, non-invasive way to address mild volume loss or hollows around the eyes, such as in the tear troughs. Fillers add subtle volume and smooth transitions between the under-eye area and the cheeks, reducing the appearance of shadows or fine lines. The treatment is quick, with minimal downtime, and results can last anywhere from six months to a year.
For those dealing with more pronounced issues, such as sagging upper eyelids, persistent puffiness, or drooping lower lids, blepharoplasty offers a comprehensive and long-lasting solution. The procedure removes or repositions excess fat, tightens loose skin, and restores a youthful, refreshed appearance to the eyes. Unlike dermal fillers, which provide a temporary effect, blepharoplasty delivers results that can last for a decade or more.
Combining blepharoplasty with dermal fillers can provide the best of both worlds for some patients. While surgery addresses excess skin and fat, fillers can add volume and refine the contours around the eyes and cheeks, creating a smoother, more harmonious result.
Both brow lifts and eyelid surgery are great options for refreshing the appearance of your upper face, but they target different areas.
Eyelid surgery specifically improves the look of the eyelids, while a brow lift raises the eyebrows, smooths out wrinkles on the forehead, and makes the eyes look more open. Often, having both procedures done together can provide the best results. During your consultation, Dr. Sadrian will work with you to determine which procedure—or combination of both—will help you achieve your desired look.
Recovery from blepharoplasty is typically straightforward, with most patients resuming normal activities within two weeks. Here’s a timeline of what to expect:
Dr. Sadrian and his team provide personalized aftercare instructions to ensure a smooth recovery and optimal results.
After your La Jolla blepharoplasty, most patients experience mild swelling and bruising around the eyes, which typically subsides within 1 to 2 weeks. While you may be able to return to work and light activities after 7 to 10 days, strenuous exercise should be avoided for about 3 to 4 weeks. Dr. Sadrian will provide you with detailed post-operative instructions to ensure a smooth recovery, including tips for reducing swelling and discomfort. Although you’ll begin to notice improvements in your eye area as the swelling decreases, your final results will become more apparent over the next few months as your tissues continue to heal. By the 3-month mark, most patients see their full, refreshed appearance—looking naturally rejuvenated with no signs of surgery. With proper care, your results can last for many years, helping you maintain a youthful, rested appearance.
Eyelid surgery is not a minor procedure, and you will live with your blepharoplasty results for years. It is critical that the surgery is performed with great care, a delicate approach, and is never rushed. There is no “cookie-cutter” approach. Dr. Sadrian is certified in two medical specialties: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Your blepharoplasty will be performed by an extremely qualified surgeon who not only has more extensive training in facial structures, but who is known for his artistry in facial plastic surgery.
Blepharoplasty results are long-lasting, with many patients enjoying a refreshed appearance for 10-15 years or more. However, the natural aging process will continue, and maintenance treatments such as Botox or dermal fillers can help prolong your results.
Most patients experience mild discomfort after eyelid surgery, which can be managed with over-the-counter pain medications. Swelling and bruising around the eyes are common in the first week but subside gradually. Dr. Sadrian and his team will provide detailed aftercare instructions to ensure a smooth recovery.
Dr. Sadrian uses advanced surgical techniques to ensure that scars from blepharoplasty are hidden in the natural creases of your eyelids or within the lower eyelid. With proper care, scars are usually minimal and fade over time, becoming nearly invisible.
Ideal candidates for blepharoplasty are those who experience sagging, drooping, or puffiness in the upper or lower eyelids, which may affect their appearance or vision. Candidates should be in good overall health, non-smokers, and have realistic expectations about the procedure's outcome.
It’s generally recommended to wait about 10 to 14 days before applying makeup around the eyes following blepharoplasty. This allows time for the incisions to heal and reduces the risk of irritation or infection. Dr. Sadrian will provide specific guidelines based on your recovery progress to ensure the best results and a safe return to your normal routine.
There’s no perfect age for eyelid surgery, but most patients are in their 40s to 60s when signs of aging become more pronounced.
If the procedure is medically necessary to address vision obstruction, insurance may cover it. Dr. Sadrian will conduct a detailed evaluation to document the need.
No, you will need someone to drive you home after your procedure and stay with you for the first 24 hours.
When it comes to blepharoplasty San Diego residents will typically find that most health insurance does not cover this cosmetic surgery. However, when eyelid surgery is performed to eliminate sagging skin covering the eyelashes, your policy may cover it.
The cost of blepharoplasty at Sadrian Plastic Surgery is as follows:
We want eyelid surgery to be within your reach, so we work with CareCredit® and Alphaeon® to provide you with convenient financing for all our cosmetic surgeries and procedures. When you schedule your La Jolla plastic surgery consultation, our Patient Coordinator will further assist you with questions regarding CareCredit®, Alphaeon®, or other surgical financing options.
Upper blepharoplasty involves creating a discreet incision in the natural fold of the eyelid, allowing Dr. Sadrian to remove excess skin, fat, and muscle. This targeted approach resolves concerns like droopy lids, puffiness, and vision obstruction, while maintaining the eye’s natural shape. The procedure is tailored to each patient to achieve a more youthful and refreshed appearance. In the procedure, a crescent of skin and muscle is carefully removed, along with excess fat if your eyes have developed a puffy, tired appearance. At Sadrian Plastic Surgery in San Diego Upper Blepharoplasty is utilized to help resolve the following cosmetic issues:
To resolve unsightly conditions beneath the eyes, an incision is made within the lower eyelid structure, making it possible to avoid visible scars. This surgical approach is superior as the eye shape is not affected. The muscular structure supporting the eye helps create eye shape. If your lower lid has begun to droop and reveal an excess of the white of your eye, this can be corrected surgically. Every eyelid surgery is custom tailored to match the needs of the individual.
One type of lower blepharoplasty is called “transconjunctival,” performed without external incisions. This surgical technique is far superior, as the incisions are made within the lower lid, with no visible scars created during the procedure.
Your eyelids are a complex structure, with layers of tissue, skin, and muscle. Fat pockets that have drifted from within the structure to below the eyes can be corrected with this advanced surgical procedure. A puffy look beneath your eyes is the result of fatty pockets that have pushed forward and are now lodged beneath your eyes.
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The transconjunctival approach involves a precise and careful technique to ensure that the natural shape of the eye remains unchanged. By accessing the eyelid from the inside of the lower lid, excess fat pockets are reshaped or repositioned, and if necessary, any loose skin is gently tightened. This method helps achieve a refreshed, youthful appearance, effectively eliminating undereye bags that can be difficult to conceal with makeup.
Depending upon the extent of the correction, the surgery requires about one hour for upper eyelid surgery. Upper Blepharoplasty can be performed with local anesthesia rather than general. If your lower lids are being corrected, the surgery may require more time. San Diego Blepharoplasty provider Dr. Sadrian is extremely meticulous in performing these procedures and will take all the time necessary to resolve your cosmetic issues or restore your vision if your eyelids have affected peripheral vision.
While blepharoplasty can dramatically rejuvenate your eye area, there are other complementary treatments that can further enhance your results for a more comprehensive facial transformation. At Sadrian Plastic Surgery, we offer a range of procedures that work in harmony with eyelid surgery to help you achieve a naturally refreshed and youthful look.
A brow lift is an excellent complement to upper blepharoplasty, particularly if you have sagging brows that contribute to a tired or angry appearance. By lifting the brow line, the procedure smooths forehead wrinkles and further opens the eye area, creating a balanced, youthful look.
For patients looking to address more widespread signs of aging, combining a facelift with blepharoplasty can provide comprehensive facial rejuvenation. A facelift tightens sagging skin and lifts the lower face, while eyelid surgery focuses on the upper and mid-face, ensuring a cohesive and refreshed appearance.
Dermal fillers can be used to complement lower blepharoplasty by addressing volume loss in the tear troughs or adding subtle enhancements to the cheekbones. This non-surgical treatment helps create smooth transitions between the lower eyelids and cheeks, enhancing the overall harmony of your facial features.
Laser treatments, such as fractional or ProFractional laser resurfacing, can be used to smooth fine lines and improve skin texture around the eyes and face. When paired with blepharoplasty, laser resurfacing can reduce wrinkles and enhance the youthful effects of your surgery, giving your skin a fresh, luminous appearance.
Botox is a popular addition to blepharoplasty, particularly for addressing crow’s feet or frown lines. This quick, non-invasive treatment relaxes the muscles that cause wrinkles around the eyes, helping to maintain smooth skin and prolong the rejuvenating effects of your surgery.
Find out why Dr. Sadrian has become the most sought-after plastic surgeon for eyelid surgery by looking over our blepharoplasty before and after photos – our surgical results are incredibly natural looking and are performed with ultimate attention to detail – no rushing, no one-size-fits-all – your surgery will be customized specifically for you.
Many People experience a reduction in their vision as the upper lids sag lower and lower. If you are struggling with this condition, blepharoplasty can help your vision while helping you look younger and more vital. Find out why Dr Sadrian has become the most sought-after plastic surgeon for eyelid surgery by looking over our before and after gallery -- our surgical results are incredibly natural looking and are performed with ultimate attention to detail -- no rushing, no one-size-fits-all -- your surgery will be customized specifically for you.”
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The decision to undergo a cosmetic procedure is extremely personal. If you are considering an enhancement, you want to be confident that your results will appear fresh and natural – and like you. Dr. Sadrian is among the finest plastic surgeons practicing in the San Diego area and has achieved acclaim for consistently achieving natural-looking results. Schedule an appointment to learn more.
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