Eyelid surgery is a gentle procedure that aims to refresh the appearance and function of the eyelids. It addresses concerns like drooping eyelids, puffiness, and excess skin, restoring the lids to look and function optimally. At Lunata, we offer eyelid surgery to our patients in Berkeley and the Bay Area, where we focus on results that age naturally, refreshing your appearance while maintaining your unique beauty.
When you notice loose or puffy skin around your eyes…
The skin around your eyes is delicate, and over the years, it may start to sag or develop excess skin, giving it a tired or heavy appearance. This can affect both the upper and lower eyelids, causing puffiness and fine lines. The loss of elasticity can make your eyes look smaller or sleepy, possibly even making you feel more tired. Eyelid surgery provides a light touch that can open and smooth both the upper and lower eyelids, enhancing the function and beauty of your eyes for a long and vibrant life.
Types of Eyelid Surgery
Upper blepharoplasty
Upper blepharoplasty addresses sagging or excess skin on the upper eyelids. As we age, the skin around the eyes loses elasticity, which can cause the eyelids to droop and obstruct vision. This procedure removes the excess skin and tightens the eyelid area for an open-eyed look.
Lower blepharoplasty
Lower blepharoplasty focuses on rejuvenating the lower eyelids by removing or redistributing fat and excess skin. This procedure helps reduce under-eye bags, smooth out wrinkles, and tighten the skin around the lower eyelids, thus creating a refreshed, less fatigued look.
Double eyelid surgery (Asian eyelid surgery)
Double eyelid surgery, often called Asian eyelid surgery, creates a defined eyelid fold for individuals who desire a more prominent crease. This procedure can help balance the eyelid shape, enhancing the beauty of the eyes while maintaining the patient’s unique features.
Facial fat transfer
Facial fat transfer involves taking fat from one area of the body and injecting it into areas around the eyes to restore volume. Fat is a natural “filler” that tends to last longer than hyaluronic acid products. This transfer technique improves the appearance of hollow under-eye areas or sunken eyelids, providing a rejuvenated look with natural results.
If you’re considering eyelid surgery, we invite you to schedule a consultation to see if this procedure is right for you.
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Ptosis repair
Ptosis repair corrects drooping eyelids caused by weakened or stretched eyelid muscles. Ptosis can impair vision by obstructing the upper field of sight. This procedure strengthens the muscles responsible for lifting the eyelids, restoring function and a more alert appearance.
Ptosis Repair
Canthoplasty and canthopexy
Canthoplasty and canthopexy strengthen or reposition the corner of the eyelid. Canthoplasty involves tightening and reshaping the lateral canthal tendon, while canthopexy involves securing the tendon to its original position, to improve the overall contour of the eyes.
Eyelid retraction
Eyelid retraction occurs when the eyelid pulls away from the eye, creating an unnatural, wide-eyed appearance. This condition can be corrected with surgical techniques that reposition the eyelid to its proper position, allowing for a more comfortable and natural look.
Revision blepharoplasty
Revision blepharoplasty is for patients who have previously undergone eyelid surgery, but are dissatisfied with the results. Whether due to complications, aesthetic concerns, or changes over time, revision surgery by an oculoplastic expert focuses on correcting issues and refining the outcome.
Revision Blepharoplasty
Before & Afters
This 40-year-old woman underwent bilateral upper eyelid blepharoplasty at the Lunata office. She felt heaviness in her upper lids and wanted a subtle lift to look more refreshed. The light touch result will age naturally and gracefully.
Brow Lift, Ptosis Repair (Bilateral) with Upper Blepharoplasty, and Lower Blepharoplasty
This 78-year-old woman’s surgery included a pretrichial brow lift, bilateral ptosis repair with upper eyelid blepharoplasty, and lower eyelid blepharoplasty. The upper lid procedure included nasal fat repositioning and central fat advancement to address upper eyelid hollowing. The lower lid procedure included medial and lateral fat repositioning, skin excision, and canthoplasty.
Ptosis Repair (Bilateral) with Upper Blepharoplasty
This 69-year-old woman’s surgery included internal ptosis repair and cosmetic upper lid blepharoplasty. The ptosis repair lifted her eyelids off her pupil to restore her field of vision. The cosmetic upper blepharoplasty provided further rejuvenation through skin excision, nasal fat repositioning, and central fat advancement. Removing excess skin, restoring fullness, and creating a smooth brow to lid contour with upper blepharoplasty complements the ptosis repair for a more transformative result.
This 54-year-old woman was a great candidate for bilateral upper eyelid blepharoplasty with skin excision. Before the procedure, the skin of her upper eyelids had started to sag, especially the right side, leading to a tired appearance. The blepharoplasty procedure restored the appearance and function of her upper eyelids by removing just the right amount of skin to maintain proper eyelid functioning, while achieving a satisfying lift.
This 77-year-old man’s scarless lower eyelid blepharoplasty included medial and lateral fat repositioning. I had an amazing opportunity to perform surgeries for both he and his wife, both in their 70s looking for a refreshed look to match their active lifestyle. It was such a pleasure to meet them and see how transformed they felt after their respective procedures.
Ptosis Repair (Bilateral) with Upper Blepharoplasty
This 44-year-old woman paired bilateral upper eyelid ptosis repair with upper eyelid blepharoplasty to achieve her goal of a vibrant open lid position. The ptosis repair lifted her lids off the pupil, whereas the blepharoplasty removed excess skin and gave fullness to her upper lids with nasal fat repositioning and central fat advancement, especially on the right side. As a practicing physician assistant and aesthetic expert, she was cautious about choosing the right surgeon to address the mild congenital ptosis that had bothered for her entire life. Her result is gorgeous and she is very happy!
Brow Lift with Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty
This 68-year-old woman underwent an endoscopic brow lift, upper eyelid blepharoplasty with skin excision, and lower eyelid blepharoplasty with medial fat repositioning. Blepharoplasty was particularly effective in addressing the hooding of her upper lids. The lower lid procedure was scarless and smoothing. She looks and feels refreshed.
This 19-year-old woman underwent a highly specialized surgery to correct the congenital ptosis (drooping) of her left upper lid. Maximal levator advancement is a meticulous procedure with precise adjustments to achieve optimal elevation and balance with the opposite lid.
Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty
This 49-year-old woman underwent both upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty. She had good brow position prior to surgery, but wanted to address the prominent hooding of her upper lids as well as the puffiness and fine lines of her lower lids. The upper lid procedure included skin excision only. The lower lid procedure included medial fat repositioning and skin excision. The result is smooth and natural.
Brow Lift and Upper Blepharoplasty
This 57-year-old woman’s surgery included both an endoscopic brow lift and upper eyelid blepharoplasty. This is one of the most useful, effective combinations for rejuvenating the upper face. The brows and upper eyelids are closely related, often considered a single aesthetic and functional unit. The endoscopic brow lift is a more technically advanced procedure, compared to traditional brow lift methods, utilizing small incisions hidden in the hairline to reduce scarring and shorten the recovery time.
This 49-year-old woman underwent bilateral upper eyelid blepharoplasty. At her consultation, Dr. Eliasieh discussed the benefits of an added brow lift to address her brow asymmetry, but she ultimately decided to proceed without the additional procedure and she is very happy with the result. Dr. Eliasieh enjoys the consultation and planning process, educating patients and listening to their motivations to arrive at the right plan for each individual.
This 50-year-old woman underwent bilateral upper eyelid blepharoplasty. Before the procedure, the skin of her upper eyelids had started to sag, especially the right side, leading to a tired appearance. As a registered nurse, she was very intent to work with an oculoplastic surgeon whose advanced training in both ophthalmology and plastic surgery ensures an improved appearance and continued functionality of the delicate skin around the eyes.
Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty
This 76-year-old woman’s surgery included bilateral upper eyelid blepharoplasty with skin excision only, and bilateral lower eyelid blepharoplasty with medial and lateral fat repositioning, skin excision, and canthoplasty. We considered brow lift, but she felt it would be too much for her and decided against it. It’s important to Dr. Eliasieh that each patient is informed and empowered to choose what feels right for them. Her result is natural and radiant. Her husband joined her for her consultation, and decided to have his own lower blepharoplasty procedure. It was inspiring to see these two support each other through the preparations and aftercare.
Brow Lift, Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty, and Fat Transfer
Photographed just one week after upper lid blepharoplasty, you can see a touch of redness and swelling in this 63-year-old woman’s upper lids, but the results of her holistic treatment plan are already stunning. Her procedure included an endoscopic brow lift, upper and lower lid blepharoplasty, and fat transfer to optimize her unique facial contours.
Ptosis Repair (Bilateral) with Lower Blepharoplasty
This 76-year-old woman wanted to improve both her vision and the overall appearance of her eyes. She underwent a comprehensive surgical plan, including bilateral ptosis repair and lower lid blepharoplasty. An advanced approach to the lower blepharoplasty included fat repositioning to reduce puffiness, a canthoplasty for improved support and symmetry, and a subtle skin pinch to refine fine lines around the lower lids.
Brow Lift and Upper Blepharoplasty
This 63-year-old woman underwent indirect browplasty and upper eyelid blepharoplasty.
Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty
This 70-year-old man underwent bilateral upper and lower lid blepharoplasty to address the heaviness of his upper lids and puffiness under his eyes with special consideration to maintain his masculine features. Removing just the right amount of skin and preserving fat ensures a balanced and subtle result.
This 51-year-old man underwent scarless lower lid blepharoplasty to address undereye bags, using an advanced approach through the inside of the eyelid (no external scars) with fat repositioning to create a smoother result.
Improve your longevity with a light touch
Lunata is dedicated to your longevity through precise, light-touch procedures that maintain your unique beauty and character. Eyelid surgery treats the eyelids by addressing concerns like excess skin, drooping, and puffiness. The result is a refreshed appearance for a long and vibrant life. Schedule a consultation today to discover how an eyelid surgery can help you look and feel your best.
