Eyelid surgery is one of the most impactful facial procedures available — and one of the most frequently requested. The eyes are the first feature people notice, and when the eyelids become heavy, puffy, or drooping, the entire face can appear tired or older than it is. Dr. Yael Halaas performs blepharoplasty in NYC with meticulous attention to the delicate anatomy of the eye area, helping patients look rested, refreshed, and entirely themselves.
Upper Eyelid Surgery
Upper blepharoplasty addresses excess skin, redundant muscle, and sometimes fatty tissue that accumulates on the upper eyelid over time. As the skin loses elasticity with age, it begins to drape over the eyelid margin — creating a heavy, hooded appearance that can make patients look tired, stern, or significantly older than they are. In some patients, the degree of hooding is significant enough to obstruct peripheral or superior vision — a functional concern that may qualify the procedure for insurance coverage. Dr. Halaas evaluates each patient carefully during the consultation to determine whether functional criteria are met.
What upper eyelid surgery addresses:
- Excess, drooping upper eyelid skin (dermatochalasis)
- Upper eyelid hooding that obscures the natural lid crease
- A heavy, fatigued appearance in the upper face
- In qualifying cases, obstruction of the visual field
The technique: Incisions are carefully placed within the natural crease of the upper eyelid, rendering the resulting scar virtually invisible once healed. Excess skin and, when appropriate, a small amount of fat are removed or repositioned. The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia with light sedation and takes approximately 1 hour.
