- Performed over 2,000 eyelid surgeries
- Featured as Newsweek’s Best Surgeons for Eyelid Surgery
- Performed + 2,500 facial plastic surgery procedures
Introduction
Refresh Tired Eyes with Eyelid Surgery
The eyes might be the window to the soul, but the skin around them? That’s where age likes to leave its calling card. If drooping lids or eyelid bags are making you look more tired than you feel, cosmetic eyelid surgery in Los Angeles at Aesthetic MdR in Marina del Rey may be the refresh you’ve been waiting for. Dr. Luis Macias performs eyelid surgery for adults across the Los Angeles area by removing excess skin and fat from the upper and/or lower eyelids to create a smoother, brighter, more youthful look without erasing your natural beauty.
Whether you’re beginning to notice early signs of aging or are ready to explore blepharoplasty, this guide explains the different types of eyelid surgery, who makes a good candidate, what to expect before, during, and after surgery, recovery, cost, and procedures that can be combined to create more comprehensive facial rejuvenation.
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What is Eyelid Surgery?
Eyelid surgery, also known as cosmetic eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty, is a highly customizable procedure that removes or repositions excess skin, fat, and excess tissue from the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both. The goal is to restore a brighter, more youthful eye area while preserving your natural facial expression. Every procedure is carefully planned around your unique eyelid anatomy and desired outcome.
Eyelid surgery is designed to correct:
- Under-eye bags
- Excess skin
- Eyelid wrinkles
- Drooping eyelids
UPPER EYELID SURGERY
Upper eyelid surgery, also known as upper blepharoplasty, is typically performed to remove excess skin or fat from the upper lids. This procedure is ideal for patients with low-hanging upper lids, sagging skin, or excess tissue that contributes to a tired appearance or interferes with vision.
Dr. Macias carefully places the incision within the natural fold of the eyelid before removing or repositioning tissue to restore a refreshed yet natural appearance.
LOWER EYELID SURGERY
Lower eyelid surgery, also known as lower blepharoplasty, is performed to improve eyelid bags, puffiness, dark circles, and changes affecting the lower lid. It can also effectively eliminate fine lines and wrinkles from beneath the eyes.
Dr. Macias typically makes incisions below the lower eyelashes in inconspicuous spots during this procedure to minimize visible scarring. He then removes excess fat, skin, and/or muscle as necessary to improve the appearance of the lower eyelids.
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Asian Eyelid Surgery
Asian eyelid surgery, sometimes called double eyelid surgery, is designed to create or better define the upper eyelid crease while preserving the patient’s natural ethnic features. Rather than creating a one-size-fits-all appearance, Dr. Macias carefully customizes each procedure based on your facial anatomy, eyelid structure, and aesthetic goals.
Depending on your unique anatomy, Dr. Macias may create a natural-looking eyelid crease, refine excess tissue, or improve symmetry while maintaining your natural eye shape and expression. His approach focuses on balanced, elegant results that enhance the eyes without compromising the features that make each patient unique.
What Can Eyelid Surgery Do For You?
Eyelid surgery is designed to correct:
- Under-eye bags
- Excess skin
- Eyelid wrinkles
- Drooping eyelids
Eyelid Surgery Basic Facts
- Surgery Time: Approximately 1–2 hours, depending on whether the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both are treated.
- Anesthesia: Upper eyelid surgery is commonly performed under local anesthesia. More extensive procedures or combined facial surgeries may be performed under sedation or general anesthesia, depending on your personalized surgical plan.
- Price: Upper eyelid surgery begins around $8,500 under local anesthesia. Combined upper and lower eyelid surgery generally starts around $20,000. (For an accurate cost, please ask during your consultation.)
- Recovery: Most patients return to work and light daily activities within 7 to 10 days. As swelling decreases, bruising continues to improve, allowing for a quick recovery and a gradual return to normal routines.
- Results: Improvements become noticeable as swelling subsides, helping soften a tired appearance, with final results developing over the next several months. Results are long-lasting and continue to age naturally with your face.
What Are the Benefits of Eyelid Surgery?
Eyelid surgery offers several benefits to individuals seeking to enhance the appearance of their eyes and eyelids. The main benefits of the procedure include:
- Reduces the appearance of under-eye bags and dark circles
- Corrects drooping eyelids
- Removes excess eyelid skin and fat
- Improves the field of vision
- Restores a brighter, more youthful eye area while maintaining a natural appearance
- Increased self-confidence
- Reduces fine lines and wrinkles beneath the eyes
Am I a Candidate For Eyelid Surgery?
Adults interested in improving the appearance of their eyelids or addressing aesthetic concerns could be good candidates for blepharoplasty in Santa Monica. To be an ideal candidate for the procedure, you should meet the following requirements:
- Be in generally good physical health
- Have the desire to improve the appearance of your eyelids
- Have excess tissue, sagging skin, or puffiness affecting the eyelids
- Have the desire to eliminate dark circles or bags beneath the eyes
- Have realistic expectations for the procedure
- Be a non-smoker or willing to stop temporarily
- Have the desire to correct droopy eyelids
How Do I Prepare for Eyelid Surgery?
Before your eyelid surgery, Dr. Macias will give you thorough instructions to prepare for the procedure. The steps you’ll need to take to prepare for eyelid surgery may include:
- Having a medical evaluation
- Taking blood tests
- Taking or adjusting certain medications
- Not smoking
- Not drinking alcohol
- Avoid taking aspirin and anti-inflammatory drugs
- Arranging for a friend or family member to drive you home after surgery and stay with you for the first night
- Setting up your home so you can rest comfortably during recovery
How to Begin Your Eyelid Surgery Journey
The first step toward eyelid surgery in Marina del Rey is a personalized consultation at Aesthetic MdR. During your visit, Dr. Luis Macias will take time to evaluate your concerns, review your medical history, and discuss your goals for surgery.
If you’re a good candidate, he’ll walk you through a customized surgical plan tailored to your facial structure and desired outcome. You’ll also have a chance to ask all your questions—because this is your journey, and you deserve to feel confident every step of the way.
What to Expect on the Day of Eyelid Surgery
Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that can be performed under local or general anesthesia, depending on your individual needs. In either case, you won’t feel any pain or discomfort during the operation. To perform the procedure, Dr. Macias will rejuvenate the upper and/or lower eyelids:
Upper eyelid surgery: Dr. Macias removes excess skin, repositions or removes excess fat when appropriate, and refines the upper eyelid through an incision carefully hidden within the natural fold to preserve your natural eye shape.
Lower eyelid surgery: Depending on your anatomy, Dr. Macias removes or repositions excess fat and, when needed, addresses excess skin through an incision hidden just beneath the lower eyelashes or inside the lower eyelid.
Once Dr. Macias has rejuvenated your eyelids, he will close the incisions with sutures. You can return home immediately after surgery to begin the healing process.
Eyelid Surgery Recovery
Recovery following eyelid surgery varies depending on whether the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both are treated. Swelling, bruising, and mild tightness are expected during the first several days and gradually improve over the following one to two weeks.
Most patients return to work and other light daily activities within 7 to 10 days. As swelling decreases, your refreshed, more youthful appearance becomes increasingly visible while preserving your natural facial features.
7 Tips for a Smooth Eyelid Surgery Recovery
- Apply cold compresses during the first 48 hours to help minimize swelling and bruising.
- Sleep with your head elevated while resting.
- Keep the incision sites clean and follow all post-operative instructions.
- Avoid strenuous exercise and heavy lifting for approximately two weeks.
- Wear sunglasses outdoors to protect the healing skin.
- Avoid rubbing your eyes during recovery.
- Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments so Dr. Macias can monitor your healing.
Combining Your Eyelid Surgery With Other Procedures
Dr. Macias frequently combines eyelid surgery with complementary facial rejuvenation procedures to create balanced, natural-looking results. Addressing multiple areas during one surgical plan often provides more comprehensive facial rejuvenation while allowing for a single recovery period. These are among the most popular surgical and non-surgical procedures combined with blepharoplasty.
Brow Lift
A brow lift is one of the most common procedures combined with eyelid surgery. While blepharoplasty addresses excess skin and fat around the eyelids, a brow lift repositions sagging brows that contribute to a tired or heavy appearance. Together, these procedures create a brighter, more refreshed upper face while maintaining natural facial expression.
Facelift
Many patients choose to combine eyelid surgery with a facelift to address signs of aging throughout the face. While blepharoplasty rejuvenates the eyes, a facelift restores smoother contours to the cheeks, jawline, and neck. Combining procedures creates harmonious facial rejuvenation with a single recovery period.
Dermal Fillers
Patients with mild volume loss beneath the eyes who are not yet candidates for surgery may benefit from dermal fillers. During your consultation, Dr. Macias will determine whether eyelid surgery or a non-surgical treatment is the better option for your goals.
Why Patients in Los Angeles Choose Dr. Macias for Their Eyelid Surgery
- Dr. Luis Macias is an internationally recognized, experienced plastic surgeon who has performed thousands of cosmetic procedures, including advanced facial rejuvenation surgeries. His meticulous approach to eyelid surgery focuses on restoring a refreshed, youthful appearance while preserving each patient’s natural facial expression.
- He is an active member of prestigious organizations including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the Rhinoplasty Society, reflecting his commitment to ongoing education, innovation, and excellence in aesthetic surgery.
- Dr. Macias completed extensive medical training followed by specialized education in plastic and reconstructive surgery. His comprehensive understanding of facial anatomy allows him to perform eyelid surgery with precision while maintaining facial harmony and balance.
- As a double-board-certified plastic surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), Dr. Macias upholds the highest standards of surgical safety, ethics, and patient care. His credentials reflect years of advanced training and dedication to exceptional outcomes.
- Most importantly, Dr. Macias understands that successful eyelid surgery should help patients look refreshed, not different. Every treatment plan is customized to the individual’s anatomy, concerns, and long-term aesthetic goals to create elegant, natural-looking results.
How Much Does Eyelid Surgery Cost in Los Angeles, CA?
At Aesthetic MdR in Marina del Rey and the greater Los Angeles area, your personal investment will depend on your surgeon’s experience and location. On average, patients can expect an upper blepharoplasty to start at $8,500 if performed under local anesthesia, whereas an upper or lower blepharoplasty under general anesthesia starts at $10,000. If you are looking to have both upper and lower eyelids worked on, you can expect a starting price of $20,000.
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Why Choose Dr. Macias?
Dr. Luis Macias is an internationally renowned, highly trained, double-board-certified plastic surgeon based in Marina del Rey. He understands the importance of natural cosmetic results to his patients, especially on the face. As such, he is careful to avoid overcorrecting when performing eyelid lifts. He won’t erase all signs of aging, but he will smooth away heavy bags, correct prominent sagging, and ensure you age gracefully.
Dr. Macias is an active member of prominent associations like the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the California Society of Plastic Surgeons (CSPS), , and The Rhinoplasty Society. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).
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If you’re tired of hearing “You look tired,” it might be time to consider a refresh. Patients travel to Aesthetic MdR in Marina del Rey from throughout Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and the surrounding communities for personalized eyelid surgery. To learn more or schedule your private consultation with Dr. Macias, call Aesthetic MdR at (310) 574-2103 or use our online consultation request form. It’s time to put your best face forward.