Your eyes may be the windows to your soul, but the window shades—your eyelids—have some of the thinnest skin on your body. If you’re not happy with the look of your eyelids, it’s no wonder, because aging affects thin skin the most.
Fortunately, there’s a minor procedure that delivers major facial rejuvenation results. Blepharoplasty, the medical name for eyelid surgery, is a common and safe procedure that wakes your eyes up from their tired-looking droop.
Aesthetic dermatologist Jennifer A. Baron, MD, of San Jose, California, offers in-office upper eyelid procedures for patients seeking this facial refresher. You’re not alone. In 2024, blepharoplasty was by far the most common facial cosmetic surgery in the United States, with over 120,000 procedures performed. Let’s take a closer look.
Your eyelids are your body’s bellwether for the signs of the natural decline in collagen and elastin in the dermis, the middle layer of the skin. As these tissues gradually erode, your epidermis loses support.
This results in lines and sagging of the eyelids, signs exacerbated by loss of muscle tone and shifts in the fat pads, creating hollows and bagginess. Ultraviolet exposure from the sun, lack of sleep, and smoking can further degrade the appearance of your eyelids and skin around your eyes.
Blepharoplasty removes excess skin, fat, and muscle to remove droopiness, but every patient and procedure is different. In some cases, repositioning tissue rather than removing it can resolve the issue.
While eyelid surgery is often done for aesthetic reasons, it can be a functional procedure as well. In some cases, eyelid droop can be severe enough that it interferes with your peripheral vision above and/or to the outer sides of your eyes.
Just like fingerprints, your eyelids are as individual as you are. Therefore, blepharoplasty isn’t a single procedure done the same way for every patient. Dr. Baron customizes her approach to deliver the most natural results.
Some of the factors affecting the specific techniques used for your surgery include:
Because of the natural creases already in your eyelid, incisions are made along these existing lines, so there will be no obvious signs of surgery when you’ve fully recovered. Scar tissue will not be obvious.
The process starts with a consultation. Contact Jennifer A. Baron, MD by calling 408-418-8780 or by requesting a procedure online, using the convenient link at the top of this page. Start the process to turn back the signs of aging by scheduling your visit today.
