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Many patients come in saying, “I am not sure if I need my upper lids, my lower lids, or both.” They just know their eyes look more tired or aged than they feel. In some cases, treating only the upper or only the lower lids is enough. For others, like the patient in these photos, […]

One of the most common questions mature patients ask in consultation is, “Am I too old for eyelid surgery?” They worry that there is a cut‑off age, that surgery will be too risky, or that they will end up looking “pulled” or unlike themselves. In reality, there is no magic age where blepharoplasty suddenly becomes

When most people imagine eyelid surgery, they picture weeks of hiding at home with heavy bruising and obvious stitches. In reality, many of Dr. Jason Sabet‑Peyman’s lower eyelid patients are surprised by how quickly they look “public‑ready,” especially when he uses a transconjunctival approach (from the inside of the eyelid). The patient pictured above is

For years, she wanted to fix her under‑eye bags.But every time she thought about surgery, a wave of anxiety hit: What if something goes wrong? What if I don’t wake up? What if I regret it? So she waited—until living with the bags felt worse than facing the fear. If that sounds familiar, you are

I just look tired.That’s what many people tell themselves when one eyelid sits lower, one eye always looks smaller in photos, or makeup never goes on evenly. They assume it is “just aging” or bad lighting—not a real eyelid problem. For some, that “sleepy eye” is actually ptosis, a droopy upper eyelid caused by a

We all have those big dates circled on the calendar—a summer wedding, a holiday reunion, or a milestone birthday. It’s natural to focus on the recovery time: “How long until I look normal?” However, many patients overlook the lead time required before the surgery even happens. The journey to a refreshed look isn’t just about

They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. But what happens when those windows are obscured by heavy, drooping shades? When upper eyelid skin loses elasticity and begins to “hood,” it can physically narrow your eyes, creating an expression that looks closed off, sleepy, or even stern—regardless of how you actually feel. Restoring

Have you noticed that your eyes seem smaller than they used to be? Or perhaps you’ve stopped wearing eyeshadow because it simply disappears the moment you open your eyes? The culprit is often the loss of your “eyelid platform”—that smooth, visible space between your eyelashes and the crease of your eyelid. When skin loses elasticity

For many men, the decision to undergo eyelid surgery isn’t just about looking younger—it’s about correcting a disconnect between how they feel and how the world sees them. When upper eyelids become heavy and hood over the eyes, and when lower eyelids develop prominent bags and shadows, the result can be a “stern,” “intense,” or

Making the decision to undergo eyelid surgery is often an emotional journey. It usually starts with a feeling of self-consciousness—looking in the mirror and feeling like your eyes don’t represent who you are. Then comes the procedure, the recovery, and finally, the reveal. We recently sat down with one of our wonderful patients who shared