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What Is Eyelid Surgery?

Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is a facial rejuvenation procedure that helps remove or reposition excess skin and fat around the eyes. As the delicate eyelid tissues begin to stretch and descend with age, the eyes can appear tired, heavy, or prematurely aged. Eyelid surgery is performed with meticulous precision to restore a smoother, brighter, naturally refreshed appearance while preserving facial harmony and normal eyelid function.

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What Are the Benefits of Eyelid Surgery?

Eyelid surgery in Beverly Hills can rejuvenate the eyes while preserving your natural facial character and expression. Benefits may include:

  • A brighter, more rested appearance
  • Reduced upper eyelid hooding and heaviness
  • Smoother contours beneath the eyes
  • Less visible puffiness and under-eye bags
  • Improved peripheral vision obstructed by excess skin
  • More youthful definition around the eyes
  • Better balance and harmony across the upper face
  • Long-lasting facial rejuvenation with minimal visible scarring
  • Natural-looking enhancement without an overdone appearance
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Am I a Good Candidate for Eyelid Surgery?

You may be a good candidate for eyelid surgery if you are bothered by drooping upper eyelids, under-eye bags, puffiness, loose skin, or a persistently tired appearance around the eyes. Many patients also seek eyelid surgery in Beverly Hills because excess upper eyelid skin has begun to interfere with vision, makeup application, or overall facial balance.

The ideal candidates should be in good overall health, non-smokers, and free from uncontrolled eye or medical conditions that could impair healing. During the consultation, Dr. Torkian carefully evaluates your eyelid anatomy, skin quality, facial proportions, and goals to determine the safest and most effective treatment approach for you.

Types of Eyelid Surgery Available

Upper Eyelid Surgery

An upper eyelid lift removes excess skin and fat from the upper eyelids to restore a smoother, more youthful contour around the eyes. This procedure can improve hooding, heaviness, and sagging that may contribute to a tired appearance or obstruct peripheral vision. Dr. Torkian carefully places incisions within the natural eyelid crease to create refined results.

Lower Eyelid Surgery

A lower eyelid lift addresses puffiness, under-eye bags, loose skin, and hollowing beneath the eyes for a more rested appearance. Dr. Torkian may remove or reposition fat through an internal or external approach while preserving natural eyelid support. His meticulous technique focuses on rejuvenating the lower eyelids without creating a pulled or unnatural look.

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Dr. Behrooz Torkian is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon with advanced training in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Specializing exclusively in surgical procedures of the face, nose, and neck, he is widely recognized for his refined approach to facial rejuvenation and expertise in complex facial anatomy.

Dr. Torkian approaches deep-plane facelifts with a meticulous, three-dimensional philosophy focused on facial harmony, structural integrity, and naturally balanced outcomes. Every facelift procedure is carefully customized with millimeter-level precision to restore youthful definition while preserving authentic facial character and expression.

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What Concerns Does Eyelid Surgery Address?

  • Excess upper eyelid skin creating a hooded appearance
  • Puffiness or fat bulges beneath the eyes
  • Sagging eyelids contributing to a tired expression
  • Fine creasing and loose skin around the eyes
  • Obstructed peripheral vision caused by heavy upper lids
  • Loss of youthful definition around the upper and lower eyelids
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Comprehensive Eyelid Surgery Consultation

Your eyelid surgery consultation begins with a detailed discussion about your concerns, medical history, vision changes, eye dryness, allergies, prior facial procedures, and health. Dr. Torkian carefully examines the quality and thickness of your eyelid skin, muscle tone, fat pockets, eyelid position, brow descent, and tear-trough anatomy. He also evaluates how your eyelids open and close, checks for asymmetry, and determines whether the heaviness around the eyes is due to excess skin, protruding fat, volume loss, or brow aging.

You will review where incisions are typically placed, how fat may be removed or repositioned, and whether upper eyelid surgery, lower eyelid surgery, laser resurfacing, or additional facial rejuvenation procedures would improve your outcome. Dr. Torkian creates a highly customized surgical plan to preserve natural eye shape, blinking function, and facial harmony.

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Eyelid Surgery Frequently Asked Questions

How long does eyelid surgery take?

Eyelid surgery is typically performed as an outpatient procedure and usually takes one to three hours, depending on whether you are undergoing upper eyelid surgery, lower eyelid surgery, or both. If additional procedures are combined with your surgery, treatment time may be longer. After surgery, you will spend a short period recovering before returning home the same day.

Will my eyelid surgery results look natural?

When performed with precision and restraint, eyelid surgery can create subtle rejuvenation. Dr. Torkian specializes in facial surgery and tailors each procedure to your anatomy, skin quality, eye shape, and facial balance. His goal is to help you appear more rested, refreshed, and youthful while preserving a natural expression and avoiding an overly tight or hollowed look.

How long is the recovery after eyelid surgery?

Most patients experience swelling, bruising, tightness, and mild irritation during the first one to two weeks after surgery. You may feel comfortable returning to work or social activities within 7 to 14 days, although minor residual swelling may continue to improve for several weeks.

Will eyelid surgery improve my vision?

Upper eyelid surgery may improve peripheral vision if excess skin is obstructing your visual field. During your consultation, Dr. Torkian evaluates whether drooping upper eyelid tissue is contributing to functional vision concerns in addition to cosmetic aging. Many patients notice that their eyes feel less heavy and their field of vision feels more open following surgery.

Are scars visible after eyelid surgery?

Incisions are carefully placed within the natural upper eyelid crease or beneath the lower lash line whenever possible. In some lower eyelid surgeries, Dr. Torkian may use a transconjunctival technique that places the incision inside the eyelid, leaving no visible external scar. With proper healing, most incision lines fade significantly and become extremely difficult to detect over time.

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The eyes are one of the most expressive and defining features of the face, and even subtle refinements can create a brighter, more rested appearance. With his meticulous technique and refined artistic approach, Dr. Behrooz Torkian creates natural-looking results that preserve facial harmony and authentic expressions. Schedule your private consultation today to learn more about blepharoplasty in Beverly Hills with Dr. Torkian.

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