UPPER BLEPHAROPLASTY

Sagging of the upper eyelid skin is one of the first signs of aging. Drooping upper eye lid skin can make a person look older, tired, or angry. For this reason, upper eyelid blepharoplasty, or an eyelid lift, is one of the most popular facial plastic surgeries peformed by Dr. Kim in San Francisco.

In addition, of all the facial plastic surgeries, upper eyelid blepharoplasty is probably the least invasive and requires the least recovery. Many patients therefore opt to undergo upper eyelid blepharoplasty as their first cosmetic surgery.

The goal of upper eyelid blepharoplasty – eyelid surgery – is to remove the excess skin and fat from the upper eyelid in order to create a more youthful, rejuvenated appearance to the eyes. The procedure is performed by placing an incision hidden in the natural crease above the upper eyelash line of the upper lid. Excessive skin and fat is then removed and the skin repaired through meticulous suture technique.

Because the skin is so fine in the upper eyelids, the incision heals extremely well, leading to a non-visible scar.