While a miracle in a bottle sounds amazing, even the best eye creams and serums can’t undo the effects of aging, lifestyle, and genetics. If you have sagging eyelids or under-eye bags that make you look older and more tired than you feel, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) could be the solution.

The procedure removes extra tissue and repositions the eye area skin for a rejuvenated appearance.

With board certifications in plastic, general, and trauma surgery, Dr. Christopher Craft customizes every eyelid surgery to fit your unique facial anatomy. His meticulous approach ensures natural results, helping patients look younger and more alert without appearing overdone.

Our Miami office features a state-of-the-art surgical center with comfortable and convenient same-day surgeries. Read on to find out how eyelid surgery works to revitalize your eyes.

Understanding Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid surgery treats the upper or lower eyelids, correcting concerns including: 

• Drooping upper eyelids that make you look tired or impair vision
• Puffy under-eye bags that don’t improve with sleep or skincare
• Excess skin and fine lines that create a heavy, aged appearance
• Asymmetry that makes one eye appear more droopy or puffy than the other

By addressing these concerns, blepharoplasty restores a well-rested, youthful look while maintaining natural facial expressions.

What Happens During Eyelid Surgery?

Dr. Craft performs eyelid surgery focusing on precise techniques to give you a balanced, symmetrical outcome. Depending on your needs, Dr. Craft may perform:

• Upper blepharoplasty to lift sagging upper eyelids
• Lower blepharoplasty to smooth under-eye bags
• A combination of both to create a rejuvenated look for the whole eye area

Patients receive either local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia. Dr. Craft uses the smallest incisions possible and takes great care to conceal them in areas like the natural eyelid creases (upper blepharoplasty) or, for lower blepharoplasty, just under the lashes or inside the lower eyelid.

He removes excess skin and fat during surgery and repositions fat pads and skin to restore a smooth, firm appearance.

Eyelid surgery usually takes about one to two hours. Afterward, you can return home to recover in a comfortable environment. Dr. Craft provides detailed instructions for incision care and other post-op care to help make your recovery as smooth as possible.

Most patients can return to non-strenuous work in about one week.

Eyelid Surgery in Miami, FL

If you wish for a smoother, more youthful-looking eye area, eyelid surgery with Dr. Christopher Craft could be the solution. Our team treats every patient like a family member and we always tailor your experience to your needs and goals. Call us at 305-595-9700 to schedule a consultation in our North Kendall Drive office in Miami.