Before and after eyelid surgery illustrations

Learn more about eyelid lift plastic surgery in Manhattan with plastic surgeon Dr. Zevon by viewing graphic illustrations of the blepharoplasty cosmetic surgery procedure. You will see how a typical patient might look before eyelid surgery, during the blepharoplasty procedure, and after surgery.

Blepharoplasty patient shown before eyelid surgery with bags under eyes and wrinkled folds of skin hooding eyelashes on upper lid.
 

Incisions following natural contour lines in upper and lower lids provide access to skin and fatty tissue. In some cases, excess fat may be removed through an incision placed inside the lower eyelid.
 

Sutures close the incisions, leaving hairline scars that soon fade.
 

The post-operative eyelid surgery patient with unobstructed upper eyelids and firmer, smoother skin under the eyes.
 

Blepharoplasty illustrations provided by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.