Eyelid rejuvenation surgery, also known as blepharoplasty or an eye lift, can make you look younger and strip away the appearance of fatigue by trimming the sagging skin on the upper and lower eyelids.
To begin the procedure, sedation or anesthesia is administered. A small guard is placed over the eye to keep it safe while the blepharoplasty is occurring. After skin, fat, and muscles are excised, the eye area looks less tired.
The blepharoplasty procedure is safe and has been proven effective time and time again, so take that next step and speak with Dr. Farhad Rafizadeh. Dr. Rafizadeh is a board-certified plastic surgeon with a great deal of experience. Contact our office to arrange a consultation.
Common Questions Patients Search About Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
How much does eyelid surgery cost in New Jersey?
Upper blepharoplasty in Northern New Jersey typically runs $4,500–$6,500; lower blepharoplasty runs $5,500–$8,000; a combined upper-and-lower (quad blepharoplasty) is usually $9,000–$12,500. Pricing includes the surgeon's fee, anesthesia (local with sedation), facility, and follow-up. Dr. Rafizadeh quotes an exact figure during the consultation.
How long does it take to see results after blepharoplasty?
Patients see a meaningful improvement once the early bruising and swelling resolve, around 10–14 days. The fully refined result — clean upper lid crease, no residual lower lid swelling — takes 6–12 weeks. Most North Jersey patients are presentable in public by day 10 with light concealer. Sutures (if non-dissolving) come out at day 5–7.
How long does blepharoplasty last?
Upper blepharoplasty typically lasts 10–15 years before patients consider a refresh. Lower blepharoplasty often lasts even longer because the lower lid changes less dramatically with age once the fat pads have been repositioned or removed. The face continues to age — eyebrows can drop subtly over decades, and skin continues to thin — but the operation does not reverse.
What is the regret rate for blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty has one of the highest satisfaction rates in cosmetic surgery — patients consistently report that the change is more dramatic and more natural than they expected. The most common source of regret is going to a surgeon who removes too much upper lid skin (creating a hollow, surprised look) or who pulls the lower lid outward (creating an ectropion). Both are technique problems, not problems with the operation itself.
Will I have visible scars after eyelid surgery?
No, in experienced hands. Upper blepharoplasty incisions are hidden in the natural eyelid crease. Lower blepharoplasty is often performed through a transconjunctival incision (inside the lower eyelid), which leaves no external scar at all. For lower lids that need skin removal, the external scar is hidden just beneath the lash line and is virtually invisible after 6–12 months.
Can eyelid surgery be done under local anesthesia?
Yes — in Dr. Rafizadeh's practice, that's the default. Both upper and lower blepharoplasty are performed under local anesthesia with light moderate sedation. Patients are relaxed, breathing on their own, and recover within an hour. This is dramatically gentler than general anesthesia, particularly for older patients, and the result is the same.
Will I lose my eyelashes after upper blepharoplasty?
No. The incision sits well above the lash line, in the natural crease of the upper lid. The lashes are not disturbed. Patients sometimes shed a few lashes from rubbing the eye during the swollen recovery period, but they regrow normally.
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