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Upper Eyelid Surgery (Upper Blepharoplasty)
In Bryn Mawr, PA & Margate City, NJ
What Is Upper Eyelid Surgery?
Upper Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) is a procedure performed by Oculoplastic Surgeon Dr. John Lee, to correct eyelid droop and improve your overall facial appearance. Dr. Lee ONLY performs eyelid surgery and adjacent facial areas. He has performed thousands of eyelids and facial plastic surgery procedures to date! View more Before and After photos of Dr. Lee’s Upper Eyelid (Blepharoplasty) Surgery patients and you will see the difference between the expertise of general cosmetic surgeons and a surgeon who ONLY operates on eyelids and brows.
Meet Dr. Lee in Bryn Mawr, near Gladwyne, Villanova, Newtown Square, Wayne, Haverford, and west of Philadelphia.
Upper Blepharoplasty Surgery
Benefits Of Upper Eyelid Surgery
You will have a more youthful and refreshed appearance. Your loose skin and sagging bags under your eyes will disappear. With patients with excessive eyelids skin, the removal of excess skin will drastically improve their vision. The best result is when the patient has a natural and refreshed appearance after upper eyelid surgery. This is achieved with removing just amount of skin and fat.
Knowing what to remove and what not to remove only comes with experience. Dr. Lee is very confident in his ability and experience to deliver the best results for his surgeries patients. Surgeons who are not confident nor experienced with this procedure will rightfully tend to remove less skin then needed for optimal result. They are wisely worried about eyelid closure and dryness issues.
Factor To Consider When Performing Eyelid Surgery:
- Amount of eyelid skin to be removed
- Lid crease height and shape of eyelids
- Eyelid height
- Brow height
- Quality of the eyelid skin
- Amount of orbital fat around the eyelids
- Shape of the orbital bones
- Shape of the face
- Health of the eyes
Why Visit Dr. Lee For Upper Eyelid Surgery
Since the eyes are such a focal point of the facial area, the slightest mistake in removing too much or too little skin can result in a drastically different appearance. That is why Dr. John Lee is so passionate about performing this procedure and providing the best surgical outcome for his patients in Philadelphia.
Expectations After Surgery
After surgeries, patients sometimes report a feeling of tightness around the eyes and some blurriness of vision. This is usually due to swelling and dryness due to difficulty in closing and opening your eyelids after surgeries due to swelling. These effects should subside quickly. Recovery time varies with each individual. However, the most visible swelling will subside in 2-3 weeks and will become more natural in appearance after 2-3 months.
Most patients return to work one week after surgery- still swollen but able to see and function normally. Dr. Lee expects his patients to return to our office 7-8 days after surgery to remove sutures and to evaluate the patient’s healing.
Facts About Eyelid Surgery
Upper Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) takes less than one hour and can be performed both in a outpatient surgery center in or in our office surgical suites. Patients can save money by electing to have the procedures performed in our surgical suite at no additional cost. Dr. Lee prefers to perform surgeries under local anesthetic since this procedure requires minimal sedation.
The incision is made in the eyelids crease and is well-hidden. Many people mistakenly believe that the surgeon should remove as much skin during surgeries as possible. Removing too much skin will result in incomplete closure of the eyelids and increasing exposure and dryness of the eyes. Also, removing too much fat will result in a sunken and hollow look which is not aesthetically pleasing, especially as one ages.
Commonly, in many cases, removing too little lids skin will result with very little visual change.
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Contact Us! Are you looking for an upper eyelid surgery specialist in Philadelphia or Bryn Mawr? Dr. Lee’s surgical expertise and experience gives patients the optimal results at the most affordable price. Call us today at 610-789-6701
or visit our contact us page to schedule your consultation with Dr. Lee. **There is a $100 NON-REFUNDABLE fee for non-revision and $250 NON-REFUNDABLE fee for revision surgery consults.
This fee can be applied toward any medspa services within one-year. This fee does not guarantee Dr. Lee will perform the procedure. This fee is for his time and his evaluation. Thank you!
Patient questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does upper eyelid surgery take?
Less than one hour. The procedure can be performed in an outpatient surgery center or in our office surgical suites — patients can save money by electing the in-office suite at no additional facility cost.
What anesthesia is used for upper blepharoplasty?
Dr. Lee prefers to perform upper eyelid surgery under local anesthetic, since the procedure requires only minimal sedation.
Will upper eyelid surgery leave a visible scar?
The incision is made in the natural eyelid crease and is well-hidden once healed.
How long is recovery after upper eyelid surgery?
Most patients return to work about one week after surgery. Sutures are removed in our office 7-8 days after surgery, the most visible swelling subsides in 2-3 weeks, and the result looks natural after 2-3 months.
How much skin is removed during upper eyelid surgery?
Just the right amount — removing too much skin prevents the eyelids from closing completely and causes dryness, removing too much fat creates a sunken, hollow look, and removing too little produces very little visual change. Knowing what to remove and what not to remove comes with experience, and it is the core of Dr. Lee’s approach.
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Patient Testimonials
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Dr. Lee is the best. I am so grateful and happy that I got the lower bleph procedure. It wasn’t bad at all. I was anxious at first but the team and Dr. Lee make sure you are relaxed and comfortable. If you have been thinking about doing this procedure- just do it!!!! You will be so happy!!! I am!!
Dr. Lee exceeded my expectations with his exceptional skill and compassionate care. From consultation to post-op, he ensured a seamless experience. The results were fantastic reflecting his meticulous attention to detail. I highly recommend Dr. Lee and his wonderful staff!!
Today was my first time getting a facial in Dr. Lee’s office with Juliana, it was so relaxing and my skin is glowing more than it ever has, i am so happy! I definitely recommend coming here for high quality service and high quality products! You will not be disappointed!
I do thorough research before going to any physician and Dr. Lee came up repeatedly as the most skilled plastic surgeon for the face. I chose him to do my lower blepharoplasty and couldn’t be more pleased. Not only is he skilled but he is kind, humble and concerned about his patients. I would trust Dr. Lee for any plastic surgery procedure I decide to have in the future.
I sought out Dr. Lee due to his experience with treatment of TMJ. I was living with daily jaw pain and headaches. A treatment plan was created for me and my quality of life has drastically improved. Due to Dr. Lee’s expertise with facial anatomy, my smile has remained optimal and he has taken care to maintain symmetry in my face. Wonderful practice and team!
Dr. Lee is an expert with an artistic eye. I wouldn’t go to anyone else. He is extremely knowledgeable, talented and very kind. I’m always pleased with the results after seeing him.
