Face / Procedure guide
Eyelid surgery
Understand upper and lower eyelid options and their differences.
Discuss this procedure ↗A consultation is a conversation. Surgery is a separate decision.
What to understand
The purpose.
And the perspective.
Eyelid surgery, also called blepharoplasty, addresses selected changes around the upper or lower eyelids. Planning should include the health of your eyes and the relationship between the eyelids, brows, and surrounding tissues.
Whether surgery is appropriate depends on an individual assessment, medical history, goals, and informed discussion. No outcome is guaranteed.
General reading: American Society of Plastic Surgeons ↗
Make the conversation useful
How would my eye health affect the plan?
What changes in comfort or vision should I discuss?
Points to bring with you
Look at the whole decision.
Upper and lower eyelid procedures are different operations.
Dryness, eyelid position, scars, and eye-related risks require discussion.
A separate eye evaluation may be appropriate.
These are discussion prompts, not a complete list of risks. Ask for the proposed procedure's full consent information and an explanation of your individual risks.
Your pace. Your decision.
Start with a conversation.
Explore the 30-minute consultation experience with a choice of video or in-person format.