Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
Do sagging eyelids make you look tired or interfere with your vision? Eyelid surgery can restore a bright, alert, and youthful appearance.
When to Consider Eyelid Surgery
Do sagging eyelids make you look tired or interfere with your vision?
It's said that your eyes are the window to your soul. If heavy eyelids due to genetics or aging make you look more sleepy than expressive, it might be time to consider having your eyes surgically lifted.
Dr. Robinson performs eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, on patients with droopy eyelids that impair their vision and on those who wish to regain a more youthful appearance by eliminating that "just out of bed" look. This procedure corrects droopy upper lids, puffiness and under-eye bags — leaving you looking more alert and well rested, and in some cases, with remarkably improved range of vision.
Dr. Ernest B. Robinson is a Board Certified Specialist in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery with more than 20 years of experience performing personalized cosmetic surgery procedures on his patients from Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Laguna Hills and Santa Ana in Orange County and beyond.
Communicating Your Goals for This Procedure
Eyelid plastic surgery can involve removing excess fatty tissue, muscle, or skin from your upper and lower lids, which will firm the area around your eyes to create a more refreshed appearance. During a consultation appointment, you and Dr. Robinson will discuss in detail your motivation for considering an eyelid lift, your desired outcome and realistic expectations for this procedure.
After taking your complete medical history and examining your eyelids, Dr. Robinson will describe how he will perform your surgery and answer any questions you may have. Because this procedure won't lift sagging eyebrows, erase dark circles, or completely eliminate fine lines or crow's feet, Dr. Robinson may suggest combining your blepharoplasty with a brow lift or facelift to further enhance the outcome.
For the most comprehensive upper-face rejuvenation, many patients combine blepharoplasty with a Brow Lift / Forehead Lift or a full Facelift — Dr. Robinson will advise you on the best combination to meet your personal goals.
- Removes excess fatty tissue, muscle, or skin from upper and lower lids
- Firms the area around your eyes for a refreshed look
- Corrects droopy upper lids that may impair vision
- Addresses puffiness and under-eye bags
- Honest discussion about realistic surgical outcomes
- May be combined with brow lift or facelift for best results
Surgical Techniques to Achieve Your Desired Outcome
Dr. Robinson performs eyelid lifts in an hour or two at Pacific Hills Surgery Center using local or general anesthesia. The approach differs depending on whether upper or lower eyelids are being treated.
👁️ Upper Eyelid Surgery
Dr. Robinson makes incisions in the natural fold lines and creases where your skin naturally folds to minimize the appearance of scars. He removes or repositions fat deposits, tightens muscles and tissue, removes excess skin, and closes the incisions with ultra-fine sutures to further reduce scarring.
✨ Lower Eyelid Surgery
For lower lid surgery, incisions are made along the lash lines and in the smile creases. If correcting under-eye puffiness, Dr. Robinson removes excess fatty material through hidden incisions inside the lower lids, closed with dissolvable sutures for a completely invisible result.
Anesthesia & Duration
Performed under local or general anesthesia at Pacific Hills Surgery Center. The procedure typically takes one to two hours depending on whether upper lids, lower lids, or both are being treated.
Strategic Incision Placement
All incisions are precisely placed within the natural skin creases, lash lines, or inside the lower lid — designed from the start to become virtually invisible once healed.
Fat, Muscle & Skin Correction
Dr. Robinson removes or repositions fat deposits, tightens muscles and underlying tissue, and trims any excess skin — creating a firmer, more refreshed eye area.
Precise Closure
Incisions are closed with ultra-fine sutures or dissolvable sutures for the lower inner lids, further minimizing any visible marks and promoting smooth, natural healing.
Recuperating After Your Eyelid Surgery
When your surgery is complete, Dr. Robinson may place small sterile bandages over your stitches, which he will remove within three to five days at a follow-up appointment. He will advise you to apply cold compresses and keep your head elevated when lying down to enhance healing and minimize discomfort.
It's normal for your face to appear puffy and slightly bruised after surgery, especially within the first 24 hours. You may also experience some tenderness around your eyes, which can be easily controlled with mild pain medication.
You can expect to resume your normal activities in about a week or ten days. Moderate exercise may be cleared as soon as two weeks after surgery, but strenuous physical activity should be avoided for several weeks until your eyes have healed completely.
Expected Results from This Procedure
Interior incisions aren't visible after surgery and the tiny incisions around your eyes should fade completely over time when properly cared for and protected from the sun.
The majority of swelling and bruising around your eyes should rapidly subside and you'll notice you look more alert and well-rested in as few as three months. Because it takes time for tissue to heal completely, it can take several months for your eyes to fully reveal their rejuvenated appearance.
Dr. Robinson will advise you to use sun protection and wear dark glasses when you're outside until the healing process is fully complete.
- More alert, bright and well-rested eye appearance
- Correction of droopy upper lids — potentially improving vision
- Elimination of under-eye bags and puffiness
- Incision lines fade completely over time with proper care
- Interior lower-lid incisions completely invisible after surgery
- Noticeable results visible within 3 months
Before & After Results
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