Eyelid surgery

Revitalize your eyes and give your face a bright well-rested look.

Your eyes are not just the focal point of your face, they’re the window to your soul. The delicate skin that surrounds them can also be the first victim of aging. If your eyes have become darker, saggy and baggy, they’re not reflecting your used-to-be vibrant outlook on life.

An eyelid lift, or blepharoplasty, is a face surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the eyelids. It rejuvenates the appearance of the eyes by removing lower eyelid bags that develop in some faces as they age and also removes redundant folds of skin on the upper eyelid. While the procedure will not be obvious to others, the rejuvenation effect and restored brightness will be. It is the most powerful procedure to help restore a rested and brightened appearance. The goal of a blepharoplasty is to bring a natural, overall effect of youthful vitality back to the eyes. Aging of the lower eyelid is usually a combination of loosening of the skin and the development of pouches of fat that can make us look tired. These changes can be corrected in 2 ways.

A traditional lower lid blepharoplasty uses an incision beneath the eyelashes to remove the fat pockets and tighten the skin. Alternatively, the fat pockets can be removed through a small incision inside your eyelid and then we use a laser to tighten the skin on the exterior. This novel technique has the advantage of not leaving a visible scar on the lower eyelid. The upper eyelid surgery typically consists of removing the redundant skin leaving a discreet scar in the lid crease.

Combined with non-surgical procedures such as Botox and customized skin care, eyelid surgery can be the cornerstone of a comprehensive anti-aging strategy. Blepharoplasty can also be combined with a facelift and non-surgical treatments to enhance the effects.

Eyelid Surgery

This patient wanted to improve the appearance of her upper eyelids. After seeing Dr. McGill for an upper eyelid blepharoplasty, she looks younger, more rejuvenated and appears much more rested.

Eyelid Surgery

This 53-year-old male showed signs of preorbital ageing with significant pre-septal fat herniation. He underwent a four lid bleph. His photos are 6 months post-operative.

Eyelid Surgery

This patient was not happy with some of the hanging eyelid skin and opted for an upper eyelid blepharoplasty or ”eye lift”. It created a more natural fold on the patients’ upper eyelid and a more youthful facial appearance.

Eyelid Surgery

This patient suffered from upper eyelid Dermatochalasis which resulted in excess skin and fat in the upper eyelid, also known as “baggy eyes” or “droopy eyelids”. Beautiful results and more youthful appearance.

Eyelid Surgery

This patient was not happy with some of the hanging eyelid skin and opted for an upper eyelid blepharoplasty or ”eye lift”. It created a more natural fold on the patients’ upper eyelid and a more youthful facial appearance.

Eyelid Surgery

This 51 year old woman underwent eyelid surgery three months ago to restore a more youthful appearance. The scar on her upper lid blends into her natural creases. The bags under the eyes were removed through the inside of the lid, leaving no external scar.

Disclaimer: These photos are published for informational purposes only to illustrate the nature of the procedure. They in no way constitute a guarantee of results.

Quick facts

How long is the the surgery?
2 ½ hours combining both upper and lower lids.

General or local anesthesia?
In both cases the procedure is done under local anesthesia with or without sedation.

Recovery time?
Swelling and bruising is a normal part of the recovery. Plan for 10 days to 2 weeks before you go out and engage with the world.

Painful?
Not a terribly painful procedure. Ice and Tylenol are usually sufficient. After the procedure, cool compress packs will be applied to your eyes, which you can take home and continue to use for a few days during your recovery.

How long do the results last?
An eyelift is one of the most enduring surgeries I perform.

Do i have to stay in the clinic overnight?
All of our patients go home on the same day as their surgery.

Want to meet Dr. McGill?