Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) on the Upper East Side

Patients on the Upper East Side considering blepharoplasty — surgery to address loose upper eyelids, puffy under-eye bags, or both — benefit from access to one of New York’s most experienced facial plastic surgeons within walking distance of their neighborhood. Heavy or hooded upper eyelids and persistent under-eye bags can make patients look tired, older, or less alert than they actually feel. Both upper and lower eyelid surgery can produce a refreshed, well-rested appearance with results that look entirely natural — provided the procedure is planned with precision and performed by a surgeon with deep orbital expertise.

Dr. Maurice Khosh has served the Upper East Side and surrounding Manhattan neighborhoods for decades from his Park Avenue practice. Dual board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Khosh is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and the former Director of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics at Columbia University Medical Center and St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Medical Center. With three decades of operating around the eye and recognized as a perennial Castle Connolly Top Doctor, he offers UES residents both upper and lower blepharoplasty in a private, dedicated facial plastic surgery setting just minutes from their home or office.

When the Eyes Look Alive

You could have smooth, glowing skin, very few wrinkles, and feel rested and ready to tackle the day. However, if your eyes look tired, then the rest does not show. Studies have proven that our eyes indicate to the world how we feel, or at least how we are perceived to feel.

Over years of stress, not getting enough sleep, allergies and more, our eyes take the impact and can appear droopy, sad and dark. This may not be how you feel today, as these have taken years to affect the appearance of your eyes. Blepharoplasty is the most recommended treatment for these issues, and it is proven effective where eye creams and other similar treatments can only do so much.

Both Functional and Aesthetic

Blepharoplasty is not solely an aesthetic procedure meant to improve appearance. Often, eyelid surgery is used to help improve vision and may be recommended by your Upper East Side optician or ophthalmologist. This is because excess fat in the upper eyelid, or excessive drooping due to lax muscles, can get in the way of your vision.

Aesthetically, blepharoplasty can help you appear better rested, younger and more confident. Through the firming and tightening of the skin and muscles of the eyelids, you can look and feel younger. For bags under the eyes, the excess fat and fluid that is retained in the area are removed, and the skin is tightened to lessen their appearance. Depending on the cause, Dr. Khosh may also recommend lifestyle changes or follow-up with a medical specialist to prevent the bags from reoccurring.

Benefits of Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery

There are many benefits of blepharoplasty. You will usually be home the same day as your surgery on the Upper East Side, and able to recover over just a few days. Patients normally see the full results after only a few weeks, once the skin and muscles have healed.

Blepharoplasty is considered a minor cosmetic surgery by many, but it may also be considered necessary for vision. Your insurance company may cover part or all of the surgery, depending on the medical necessity. If this is one of the reasons you are seeking blepharoplasty, Dr. Khosh and his office staff on the Upper East Side of NY will work alongside your eye doctor to determine the functional benefits of blepharoplasty and submit these to your insurance company.

You can also see a great improvement in your self-confidence since you will appear better rested, less stressed and even younger. Because healing typically takes much less time than other more intensive facial rejuvenation surgeries, you will see these benefits much more quickly.

During your consultation, Dr. Khosh will go over how the procedure can help improve your appearance and your vision, as well as what to expect from it. To discuss your reasons for seeking blepharoplasty and what result you would like to see, call (212) 339-9988 or contact us online to schedule your consultation at his Upper East Side office.