Upper Blepharoplasty in Miami

In some patients, severe upper eyelid hooding physically obstructs the upper visual field. When this is the case, the procedure may qualify for partial insurance coverage as a functional rather than cosmetic surgery. Dr. Afrooz can evaluate whether your degree of hooding meets the clinical threshold and advise you accordingly.

Most patients report mild discomfort rather than significant pain. The procedure is performed under intravenous sedation and local anesthesia, so you will be comfortable throughout. Any post-operative soreness is typically managed well with prescribed or over-the-counter medication.

Potential risks include temporary bruising, swelling, dryness, tearing, asymmetry, and sensitivity to light. Rarer complications include infection or changes in eyelid position. Dr. Afrooz's precise, conservative technique is designed to minimize these risks and produce a natural, symmetrical result.

Upper eyelid surgery removes excess skin and repositions tissue, which does not grow back. Most patients enjoy results that last a decade or more, though the natural aging process continues over time. Factors like sun exposure and genetics play a role in how long results are maintained.

These are related but distinct procedures. A brow lift addresses the forehead and repositions a descended brow, which can indirectly reduce the appearance of upper eyelid heaviness. Upper blepharoplasty removes excess skin directly from the eyelid itself. Some patients benefit from one, some from the other, and some from both.

Contacts should be avoided for at least one to two weeks following upper eyelid surgery while the eyes are healing. Glasses are typically recommended during this period. Dr. Afrooz's team will give you specific guidance based on your progress at your follow-up appointments.

Yes. Combining upper eyelid surgery with a brow lift, lower blepharoplasty, or other facial procedures is common and can produce a more harmonious, complete rejuvenation of the eye area. Discussing your full range of concerns with Dr. Afrooz will help determine whether combination surgery is appropriate for you.

The goal is to restore a rested, youthful appearance to the eyes without altering their natural shape. Dr. Afrooz takes a conservative approach that preserves the character of each patient's eyes. You should look like yourself, simply less tired and more refreshed.

Patients in their 40s through 60s most frequently seek this procedure, though some individuals develop significant hooding earlier due to genetics. There is no strict age requirement. Candidacy is based on the degree of excess skin and its impact on appearance or vision, not age alone.

Yes, and this is one of the most common concerns patients raise after surgery. Swelling rarely distributes evenly between both sides, so one eyelid may appear more open or more swollen than the other in the early weeks. This asymmetry is temporary. As healing progresses and swelling resolves, the two sides come into balance.