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Before anyone books eyelid surgery, they ask some version of the same question. Is it worth it? Worth the cost, the recovery, and the decision itself. There is research on this. In published studies that follow blepharoplasty patients after surgery, satisfaction rates reach roughly 95 percent at three months, with the large majority describing themselves

Under-eye rejuvenation may involve both reduction of the fat pads and the tightening of the skin laxity. The fullness under the eyes is caused by the 3 lower eyelid fat pads pushing forward. The second is the skin itself, which can become loose, thin, and crepey over time. Some patients present mainly with one or

One of the most common things patients say during a consultation is that their eyes look tired. Not that they feel tired. That their eyes look tired, in photos, in the mirror, and to the people around them. Many have already tried sleeping more, changing their routine, or using creams. Nothing changes, because the problem

This blog highlights the recovery photos of the same patient at 1 week then 2 weeks after having upper and lower eyelid surgery with full face laser skin resurfacing.  Her Story This patient first came to Dr. Peyman in January 2025. She was concerned about her droopy upper eyelids and bags under her eyes.  Dr.

She had lived with it for years. A fullness under her right eye that she assumed was a bag, a remnant of the lower eyelid surgery she had years earlier overseas. It had been there so long it had become part of the landscape of her face. But over time, something changed. The lump was

When can I hit the gym again? When can I fly? When can I drive? These are the questions Dr. Jason Sabet-Peyman hears in nearly every consultation and every follow-up.  A few things to keep in mind as you read: recovery varies from patient to patient depending on several factors- how well you follow the

You worked hard to lose the weight. Maybe you used Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro. Maybe it was Zepbound, Saxenda, or another GLP-1 medication. The number on the scale is finally where you want it, and that part feels great. But then you look in the mirror and something is off. Your face looks more tired.

One eyelid sitting noticeably lower than the other is one of the most common concerns we hear at our Fullerton office. And for most patients who come in with this specific complaint, the cause is not extra skin. It is not something that sleep, eye drops, or any topical product will address. It is ptosis.

She came in unsure. Not unsure whether she wanted something done about her eyelids. She had wanted that for years. She was unsure whether she qualified. Whether her situation was bad enough, or the right kind of problem, or something that surgery could actually fix.  The answer, once she sat down with Dr. Peyman and

Not long ago we shared the story of an 80-year-old patient who walked into our Fullerton office concerned about his eyelids and left having completed an upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty with a smooth and impressive recovery. His story answered a common question we get related to age and blepharoplasty surgery. You can read his