Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)

Women and men from throughout Vancouver, B.C., considering upper and lower eyelid surgery travel to our Langley practice to benefit from our surgeons’ expertise in facial plastic surgery procedures. Eyelid surgery can give you a refreshed, more rested and alert appearance without looking unnatural.

Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty
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Before & After Upper & Lower Blepharoplasty Case 287 Front View in Vancouver, BC
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Case #287

This 68 year old woman come to our office to discuss facial rejuvenation. Her main area of concern is the bags under her eyes and the heaviness of her upper eyelids.Options for rejuvenating the upper and lower lids were reviewed. Non-surgical treatments were also discussed but their role and possible outcomes are much more limited that... Read More
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Case #59

At 65 this patient had been considering surgery for the past 4-5 years. This patient had disproportionate sagging to the upper portion to the face that seemed to be aging faster than the rest of her face. She felt her eyelids and brow looked un-even and heavy which made her look tired and older than she was. During consultation th... Read More
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Case #44

This gentleman wanted to look less tired. Friends and family often asked if he was tired or unhappy which was not an accurate reflection of how he felt.Upper and lower eyelid surgery was performed to refresh his appearance. He was asked to take 2 weeks away from work. He was pleased with the outcome of his surgery and although others c... Read More
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Case #42

This gentleman came to the see Dr. Mosher to inquire about options for looking younger and more rested. He had recently lost weight and improved his overall health but felt that he looked tired and older than he felt. Correcting his upper lid heaviness and some further contouring of his neck was agreed upon. He was very concerned about changi... Read More
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Case #89

55 years of age this gentleman had been thinking about surgery off and on for a few years. His main goal was to address the heaviness to his upper eyelids and the bags under his eyes. He had recently lost 10 -15 pounds which added to the tired look he felt he had.During examination it was seen that this patient had bilateral lateral br... Read More
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Case #275

This 59 year old woman came to us wanting to discuss options for facial rejuvenation. She felt that the heaviness to her upper eyelids and general facial aging made her look tired.During examination she was found to be a good candidate for surgery and a combination of surgeries were offered to her to achieve her goals; and the risks an... Read More
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Case #294

This 68 year old lady came into the office to discuss options to rejuvenate the tired and run down appearance of her eyes.The option of surgical removal of excess skin to upper eyelids was discussed along with risks and expectations. A lower lid lift was also discussed but was not a current concern of the patient. An upper eye lid blep... Read More
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Case #60

This patient is 51 and came to the office looking to rejuvenate her appearance to look less tired. During consultation it was examined that she had deeply set eyes with a prominent supraorbital ridge that contributed to the heaviness that she perceives around her eyes.  She also had lateral brow sagging, some upper eyelid skin redundancy... Read More

Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.

Your Blepharoplasty Options

Our surgeons can perform blepharoplasty on the upper or lower eyelids, or both during a single operation. He customizes the procedure to address the specific concerns of each patient. Eyelid surgery can treat many common aesthetic concerns related to this area of the face, including:

  • Fatty deposits causing bags or puffiness
  • Dark circles, caused by hollow areas below the eyes
  • Droopiness and laxity that may be severe enough to obscure vision
  • Fine lines, creases, and wrinkles around the eyes

At your consultation, your surgeon performs a thorough exam to ensure that eyelid surgery is an appropriate treatment path. In some cases, for example, the surgeon may recommend a minimally invasive brow lift along with upper eyelid surgery to better rejuvenate the brow and forehead areas. Or your surgeon may believe that filler injections can provide the desired results for patients concerned about dark circles under their eyes.

Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty
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Before & After Upper & Lower Blepharoplasty Case 287 Front View in Vancouver, BC
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Case #287

This 68 year old woman come to our office to discuss facial rejuvenation. Her main area of concern is the bags under her eyes and the heaviness of her upper eyelids.Options for rejuvenating the upper and lower lids were reviewed. Non-surgical treatments were also discussed but their role and possible outcomes are much more limited that... Read More
Before & After Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty Case 150 View #1 View in Vancouver, BC
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Case #150

This 64 year old patient was bothered by skin laxity to her neck and jawline as well as lines around her eyes. She was in good health and her weight was stable. A standard facelift, lower eyelid blepharoplasty and lateral brow lift was performed.This patient has been very please with her natural looking results. She now has a... Read More
Before & After Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty Case 288 Front View in Vancouver, BC
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Case #288

This 40 year old lady came to our office to discuss surgery options to address her under eye bags and dark circles. She felt like these hereditary features made her look tired.We discussed surgical and non-surgical options and risks to address her concerns. It was decided that the patient was a great candidate for a lower eyelid blepha... Read More
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Case #119

This 52 year old woman wanted to address her facial asymmetries and aging changes made more noticeable by a facial paralysis on her left side. Procedures performed were a standard facelift with both upper and lower blepharoplasty with photos taken just 3 months after surgery indicating a more refreshed look with improved facial balance.<... Read More
Before & After Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty Case 41 View #1 View in Vancouver, BC
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Case #41

At age 58, this woman felt that it was time to do something about the dark circles and bags under her eyes. Surgical and non-surgical strategies were discussed but Dr. Mosher felt that surgery offered the best opportunity for lasting improvement. Although a more comprehensive facial rejuvenation strategy was outlined, her priority was her low... Read More
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Case #61

This 55 year old man presented with severe aging features in the upper third of the face. He had recently lost some weight which further added to his pre-maturely aged appearance.Brow sagging, upper eyelid skin excess and lower eyelid looseness all needed to be addressed to rejuvenate this area. A brow suspension, lower lid suspension,... Read More
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Case #106

This 54 year old woman came to the office wanting to rejuvenate her facial appearance. She was bothered by the laxity in the lower third of the face as well as lines and wrinkles around her mouth.  A sucessful weght loss program had contributed to her face looking deflated and loose.  A standard facelift addressed the laxity in... Read More
Before & After Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty Case 142 Front View in Vancouver, BC
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Case #142

This 59 year old man was concerned with bags and a tired appearance of his lower eyelids. Blepharoplasty surgery of lower eyelids addressing excess skin was performed. He was happy with the results of this procedure. Photos were taken 6 months after surgery. Read More

Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.

How Do I Know If I Need Upper or Lower Eyelid Surgery?

Dr. Mosher will evaluate the area around your eyes to determine the best approach. Typically, those who are good candidates for upper eyelid surgery are looking to improve crepey eyelid skin that droops over the eyes, creating a tired appearance. This hanging skin can even obstruct vision in some cases, and surgery can thus help improve eyesight as well as provide a refreshed appearance.

Lower eyelid surgery is commonly chosen to diminish under-eye bags and wrinkles. Fat under the eyes is reduced or repositioned to create a smoother, more youthful look. This procedure can be performed in addition to upper eyelid surgery for greater effect.

Dr. Matthew Mosher

Dr. Mathew Mosher

Royal College-Certified Plastic Surgeon

As the Medical Director at YES Medspa & Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Mosher takes great pride in helping patients understand their procedures, explaining the details and answering questions so that they are confident in their choices. Dr. Mosher and the rest of the experienced team at YES take a personalised approach to patient care utilizing experience and expertise sets them apart.

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Upper Eyelid Surgery

You may have had heavy upper eyelids your whole life, or this may be a condition that has developed with age. Whatever the cause, overhanging, droopy eyelids can contribute to a tired, aged appearance. They may even interfere with your peripheral vision. Eyelid surgery can create a more open, alert-looking appearance.

During upper eyelid surgery, a surgeon makes a well-concealed incision along the natural crease of the upper eyelid through which he tightens lax skin and reduces excess fat. In some cases, surgeons will alter the muscle that lifts the eyelid to correct drooping and open up the eye. Our surgeons typically perform blepharoplasty at our surgery centre using local anesthesia with sedation or light general anesthesia.

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Asian Blepharoplasty (Double Eyelid Surgery)

Patients of Asian descent may have an eyelid crease that is very shallow to non-existent, which causes the skin beneath the brow to overhang the lashes and even part of the eye. These patients also tend to have thicker skin than Caucasian patients, and more fat in the upper lid. As a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada with extensive training, Dr. Mathew Mosher understands the unique needs of Asian blepharoplasty patients and can make the precise alterations necessary to create a more open, contoured upper eyelid that enhances rather than changes your appearance.

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Lower Eyelid Surgery

Under-eye puffiness can be the result of heredity, aging, or both. As we grow older, the skin and muscle of the lower lid lose elasticity, and the fat can become more prominent under the eyes. These bags are often associated with a fatigued appearance and contribute the dark circles that can be difficult to cover with makeup.

Our surgeons perform lower eyelid surgery to tighten lax skin and reduce the appearance of fat pouches beneath the eyes. For patients throughout British Columbia, blepharoplasty at our practice can help smooth wrinkles, reduce puffiness, and give the undereye area a more youthful look. Our surgeons also perform canthopexy, a specialized procedure for patients whose lower eyelids sag downward at the outer corners.

This is also an outpatient procedure performed at our surgery centre using local anesthesia with sedation or light general anesthesia, both of which allow for a relatively comfortable experience and a rapid recovery. Our surgeons use either a well-concealed incision beneath the lower lashes or a scar-less approach called transconjunctival blepharoplasty.

If there is a significant degree of excess, wrinkled skin, your surgeon may recommend the first approach, which uses a very fine incision and allows for optimal smoothing of skin and alteration of underlying tissues. If your main concern is fatty pouches, your surgeon may recommend the scar-less approach, which involves an incision on the inside of the lower lid. This technique allows for the reduction and repositioning of fat beneath the eyes to create a firmer, smoother appearance.

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Eyelid Surgery Recovery and Results

For a few days after your procedure, you will probably experience mild discomfort, which is easily managed with pain medication and cool compresses. This is true for both upper and lower eyelid surgery patients. Swelling and bruising typically subside over the course of 1 to 3 weeks, during which time your results will become more noticeable. You may resume wearing contact lenses and makeup after 4 or 5 days, but strenuous activities should be avoided for at least 2 weeks.

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Our on-site, state-of-the-art surgical centre is one of only three private ambulatory surgery facilities in the Province that meets the most current Canadian Standards Association standards. Many other private ambulatory surgery centres in the Province continue to operate without restrictions even though they do not meet current CSA standards for environmental safety and control.

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To learn more about eyelid surgery, request a consultation with one of our surgeons. Or call us at (604) 888-9378 to schedule an appointment.

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It’s natural to be eager to schedule your procedure once you’ve decided to get plastic surgery. Instead of rushing into the procedure, it’s worth waiting for an exceptional plastic surgeon such as Dr. Mosher who:

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Alternative Options

At YES Medspa & Cosmetic Surgery Centre, we can help you enhance your results with skin care treatments and a broad range of highly effective non-surgical options that you can choose instead of, or in addition to surgery:

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