What Is Blepharoplasty?

Blepharoplasty is eyelid surgery that can help smooth lines and wrinkles around the eyes; eliminate puffiness and bags under the eyes; improve the appearance of hooded skin excess and tired eyes; and make you look younger and more refreshed.  Blepharoplasty can be performed on upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both. 

Is Blepharoplasty Right For Me?

The eyes are unique.  Not only do they help define how you look, but they can also give others insight into how you feel.  Unfortunately, as we age, the skin around our eyes loses its natural elasticity, muscles weaken, and excess fat can start to accumulate in all the wrong places.  The effects are twofold:  not only do you look older, but you can also appear perpetually sad or exhausted.  Eyelid surgery can help rejuvenate your eyes, leaving you looking younger and more refreshed.  If you’re bothered by the signs of aging around your eyes, set up an appointment with Dr. Kim today to find out if blepharoplasty is right for you. 

How Can I Get The Most Natural-Looking Results?

Dr. Kim believes that there’s no need to use a hammer when a more subtle and artistic approach can give you better, more natural-looking results. Instead of using a straight surgical approach, Dr. Kim often combines the most advanced surgical, laser and fat transfer techniques.  While surgery can help draw the eyelid structure into a more youthful position, lasers can also tighten skin, and precisely calibrated natural fat repositioning or grafting allows micro-adjustments that can’t be achieved by surgery alone.  Dr. Kim also takes care to place incisions in natural creases, along the lash lines or inside the lids so that they are less noticeable after the eyelids have healed. 

Do You Perform Asian Eyelid Surgery?

Yes.  Because of the underlying structural differences in Asian eyelids, it’s vitally important for your surgeon to understand the specific anatomy of the Asian eye.  Dr. Kim has experience in performing eyelid surgery on Asian eyes.  Whether you’re looking to increase eye definition with upper eyelid creases or you’re interested in total eyelid rejuvenation, Dr. Kim can help. 

Can Blepharoplasty Be Combined With Other Procedures?

Yes.  Whether you’re considering upper eyelid surgery, lower eyelid surgery, or surgery on both lids, you can combine blepharoplasty with other procedures, such as facelift, nose surgery or brow lift.  Every person is unique and shows the signs of aging in different ways.  Dr. Kim will discuss with you what approach can help you achieve the results you desire. 

How Do I Get Started? 

Dr. Kim and the staff of Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists of New York and New Jersey are happy to discuss this procedure with you.  Please feel free to call for a private consultation or schedule an appointment online at one of our offices.