What is Blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty, also known as an eyelid lift, is a cosmetic surgical procedure that rejuvenates the appearance of the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both. As we age, the skin around the eyes naturally loses elasticity, which can lead to drooping upper eyelids, puffiness, and under-eye bags. These changes can make you appear tired, older than you feel, or in some cases, even impact your peripheral vision.
At Arijai Aesthetics, we proudly offer customized blepharoplasty procedures for patients in San Antonio, TX and surrounding South Texas communities who want to restore a brighter, more youthful, and refreshed appearance. Whether you're dealing with hooded upper eyelids, under-eye bags, or both, our providers create personalized treatment plans designed to enhance your natural features while maintaining balanced, natural-looking results.
How Is Blepharoplasty Performed?
Your blepharoplasty procedure begins with a detailed consultation at our San Antonio practice. During this visit, we will evaluate your facial anatomy, discuss your concerns, and determine whether an upper eyelid lift, lower eyelid lift, or combination approach is best suited for your goals.
For upper eyelid surgery, a small incision is made within the natural crease of the eyelid. This allows excess skin and tissue to be removed or repositioned while keeping scars discreet. For lower eyelid surgery, the incision is typically placed just beneath the lash line or inside the eyelid, depending on your anatomy and treatment plan. Through these incisions, fat may be removed or repositioned and loose skin is tightened to create a smoother, more youthful contour.
Blepharoplasty is performed as an outpatient procedure and is typically completed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia. Once the procedure is finished, patients return home the same day with detailed aftercare instructions.
What Are the Benefits of Blepharoplasty?
The eyes are one of the first areas to show signs of aging, and even subtle changes can have a major impact on your overall appearance. Blepharoplasty offers long-lasting rejuvenation by restoring a more alert and youthful look while preserving your natural facial expressions.
Benefits of blepharoplasty may include:
- Removing excess upper eyelid skin
- Reducing hooded or drooping eyelids
- Minimizing under-eye bags and puffiness
- Smoothing loose or crepey skin around the eyes
- Creating a brighter, more rested appearance
- Enhancing natural eyelid definition
- Improving peripheral vision in some cases
- Delivering long-lasting, natural-looking results
- Boosting overall confidence and facial harmony
Am I a Candidate for Blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty may be an excellent option for healthy adults who are bothered by signs of aging or inherited traits around the eyes. Many patients choose eyelid surgery when nonsurgical treatments no longer provide the improvement they want.
You may be a candidate for blepharoplasty if you have:
- Drooping or hooded upper eyelids
- Excess skin on the upper eyelids
- Under-eye bags or puffiness
- Loose or sagging lower eyelid skin
- A tired or aged appearance around the eyes
- Difficulty applying makeup due to excess skin
- Good overall health
- Realistic expectations for surgery
During your consultation, our team will carefully evaluate your concerns and determine whether an upper bleph, lower bleph, or combined approach is best for your goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does blepharoplasty last?
Blepharoplasty results are long-lasting because excess skin and fat are physically removed or repositioned. While the natural aging process continues, most patients enjoy their results for many years before any noticeable changes occur.
What is recovery like after eyelid surgery?
Most patients experience swelling and bruising for the first week following surgery. Many feel comfortable returning to work and light daily activities within 7–10 days. Strenuous activity should be avoided until cleared by your provider.
Will I look like myself after blepharoplasty?
Yes. The goal of blepharoplasty is not to change your appearance, but to restore a more refreshed and youthful version of yourself. You will still look like you—just more rested and awake.
Does blepharoplasty leave scars?
Incisions are carefully placed within natural eyelid creases or inside the lower eyelid, making scars very discreet once healed. Over time, they typically become barely noticeable.
Refresh Your Eyes with Blepharoplasty in San Antonio
If sagging eyelids, under-eye bags, or excess skin are making you look more tired or aged than you feel, blepharoplasty may help restore a brighter, more refreshed appearance. At Arijai Aesthetics, we are proud to provide personalized upper and lower eyelid lift procedures for patients throughout San Antonio, Alamo Heights, Boerne, New Braunfels, Helotes, Austin, Houston, and surrounding South Texas communities.
Whether you are considering an upper blepharoplasty, lower blepharoplasty, or a combination procedure, our team is committed to delivering natural-looking results tailored to your unique facial anatomy. Contact Arijai Aesthetics today to schedule your consultation and learn whether eyelid surgery is right for you.