Restore brightness and definition to the upper eyes with upper blepharoplasty at Nadia MD Facial Plastic Surgery. Double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Nadia Mostovych thoughtfully performs this procedure to treat excess eyelid skin, hooding, and heaviness, helping you achieve natural, refreshed results without telltale signs of surgery.
Reawaken the Natural Beauty of
Your Eyes
Upper blepharoplasty refreshes the appearance of the eyes by removing excess skin and addressing fullness or heaviness in the upper eyelids. Over time, these changes can create a tired, hooded look and, in some cases, even interfere with vision. Dr. Mostovych takes a highly personalized approach to surgery, balancing precision and restraint to restore a brighter, more open appearance while preserving your natural eye shape and expressions.
Upper Blepharoplasty Treats:
- Excess upper eyelid skin that creates a heavy or hooded appearance
- Eyelid drooping that can make the eyes look tired or aged
- Puffiness or fullness caused by protruding upper eyelid fat
- Crepey or lax skin that disrupts smooth eyelid contours
- Visual obstruction related to sagging upper eyelid skin
Benefits of Upper Blepharoplasty
Upper blepharoplasty refreshes the appearance of the eyes by removing excess skin from the upper eyelids that can cause hooding, heaviness, and a tired look. By improving eyelid definition, eye openness, and facial balance, this procedure offers several aesthetic and functional benefits.
These benefits include:
- Restores a brighter, more open eye appearance
- Creates smoother, cleaner upper eyelid contours with minimal visible scarring
- Reduces heaviness and hooding that can make the eyes look tired or aged
- Enhances symmetry between the eyes and surrounding facial features
- Delivers long-lasting, refined results with relatively minimal downtime
What to Expect From Upper Blepharoplasty
Consultation
During your consultation, Dr. Mostovych carefully evaluates your upper eyelids, brow position, skin quality, and underlying anatomy while listening to your concerns and goals. She examines how your eyelids function at rest and in motion, noting asymmetries, lid creases, and degrees of skin excess. You’ll then review before-and-after examples, discuss your options, and receive a personalized plan of action.
Procedure
On the day of surgery, you’re carefully made comfortable with local anesthesia, often paired with oral or IV sedation. Dr. Mostovych precisely marks your natural upper eyelid crease while you’re seated, taking symmetry, lid height, and brow position into account. Once numbed, she makes a strategic incision within the upper eyelid crease so it remains discreet once healed.
Through this incision, she removes or repositions excess skin and, when needed, selectively contours small fat pockets, preserving the structures essential for natural eyelid movement. The incision is closed with fine sutures to create a smooth, refined fold. The procedure typically takes about 45 to 60 minutes to complete
Recovery
After surgery, you can expect mild swelling, bruising, and a feeling of tightness around the upper eyelids for a few days. You’ll be asked to keep your head elevated, apply cold compresses, and use prescribed ointments to protect the incision sites. Sutures are removed within 5 to 7 days, and most patients feel comfortable returning to desk work or social activities within a week.
However, strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, and bending should be avoided for at least 2 weeks to support proper healing. As swelling resolves, your eyes will look more open and refreshed within the first few weeks, with results continuing to refine over time. The final, settled results are usually visible after about 3 months.
Upper Blepharoplasty FAQs
Will Upper Blepharoplasty Change How My Eyes Look?
A common concern is looking “different.” Upper blepharoplasty aims to restore what time has taken away, not alter your identity. Dr. Mostovych focuses on removing excess skin and refining the eyelid crease so your eyes look brighter and more open, while still looking unmistakably like you. Your friends may notice you look well-rested, but not “surgically done.”
Is Upper Blepharoplasty Only Cosmetic, or Can It Improve Vision?
While many people choose this procedure for aesthetic reasons, it can also improve vision when excess upper eyelid skin droops into the line of sight. During your consultation, Dr. Mostovych evaluates whether your eyelid position is contributing to visual obstruction and discusses whether functional benefits may be part of your outcome.
Will There Be Visible Scars?
Incisions are placed within the natural upper eyelid crease, where they’re well concealed once healed. Early redness fades over several weeks, and scars continue to soften. With proper aftercare, most scars become virtually imperceptible and blend into the eyelid fold.
How Long Do the Results Last?
Upper blepharoplasty offers long-lasting results. While the natural aging process continues, excess skin removed during surgery does not return. Many patients enjoy the benefits for a decade or longer, especially when the procedure is performed thoughtfully.
Request a Consultation
Dr. Nadia Mostovych is a double board-certified, fellowship-trained facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon who brings precision and an artistic eye to every upper eyelid procedure. At NADIA MD, she takes the time to truly understand your concerns, explain your options, and design a treatment plan focused on natural results. If you’re considering upper blepharoplasty, schedule a personalized consultation with Dr. Mostovych in Bend, Oregon, today.
