Blepharoplasty in Albany NY
Blepharoplasty / Eyelid Lift in Albany NY
A brighter, more rested-looking eye area without changing who you are.
Blepharoplasty, also called eyelid lift surgery, improves heavy upper eyelids, under-eye bags, puffiness, and tired-looking eyes. The goal is a refreshed, natural appearance — not a hollow, startled, or overdone look.
Heavy upper eyelids, loose eyelid skin, under-eye bags, or tired-looking eyes.
Blepharoplasty Before and After
Explore three real patient examples of lower, upper, and combined eyelid surgery.
44 F Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty
Lower eyelid surgery to reduce under-eye bags and create a smoother contour. Shown at six weeks.
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38 F Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty
Upper eyelid surgery for a clearer eyelid crease and a subtle, natural refinement.
61 F Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty
Combined upper and lower eyelid surgery to improve hooding and under-eye fullness.
Eyelid Surgery Patient Reviews
Selected patient experiences shared on Google and RealSelf.
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Comfort and continued support
“He and his assistant Lori made me feel so comfortable.”
Skill and bedside manner
“His work is phenomenal and he has a great bedside manner.”
A lower-eyelid surgery story
“So Happy I Finally Did This!”
Selected excerpts. Individual experiences, recovery, and results vary. See all patient reviews.
Your Consultation
Blepharoplasty planning starts with the right diagnosis.
Not every tired-looking eye needs eyelid surgery. During consultation, Dr. David Tauber evaluates eyelid skin, fat position, brow position, tear trough anatomy, cheek support, skin quality, eye health, and facial balance.
Your Options
Upper eyelid surgery, lower eyelid surgery, or a combined plan.
Blepharoplasty is customized based on whether the concern is skin, fat, muscle, brow position, cheek support, or overall facial aging.
Upper Eyelid Surgery (Upper Blepharoplasty)
Upper eyelid surgery removes or repositions excess upper eyelid skin and tissue to improve heaviness and create a more open appearance.
Lower Eyelid Surgery (Lower Blepharoplasty)
Lower eyelid surgery addresses puffiness, bags, or contour concerns caused by fat bulging or eyelid laxity.
Combined Upper + Lower
May be best when both upper heaviness and lower eyelid bags contribute to a tired look.
Laser / Skin Resurfacing
May be added when fine lines, crepey skin, pigment, or texture are major concerns.
Typical Investment Range
How much does blepharoplasty cost?
Current estimated ranges are $3,500–$4,500+ for upper eyelid surgery performed in-office with local anesthesia, and $5,480–$7,130+ for upper or lower eyelid surgery performed in the operating room. Final pricing depends on whether the upper lids, lower lids, or both are treated, anesthesia setting, surgical complexity, and combined procedures.
Some upper eyelid cases may involve functional visual-field concerns, but cosmetic eyelid surgery pricing and insurance rules vary by case and plan.
Recovery Timeline
What to expect after eyelid surgery.
Recovery varies depending on whether upper blepharoplasty, lower blepharoplasty, or combined eyelid surgery is performed. Many patients plan for one to two weeks of visible recovery. Swelling and bruising gradually improve, with refinement continuing for weeks to months.
Swelling, bruising, eye dryness, ointment use, and early follow-up are common.
Many patients feel comfortable socially as bruising improves and incisions settle.
Exercise and strenuous activity resume only when cleared.
Final eyelid contour and scar maturation continue to refine gradually.
Honest Guidance
When blepharoplasty may not be the right choice.
When filler may be a better fit
Some visible upper-eyelid folds are skin needed for normal closure, especially in people with naturally prominent eyes. Removing that skin can make closure more difficult and accentuate the forward eye position. For selected patients, conservative hyaluronic acid filler in the brow tissue above the eyelid, or in an appropriate hollow beneath the eye, may soften the contour without removing skin. Filler can worsen puffiness and carries specific risks around the eyes, so an examination is essential. Learn about filler around the eyes and who may benefit.
Who may not be a good candidate?
Patients with significant dry eye, active eye disease, unrealistic expectations, active nicotine use, or medical risks may need further evaluation before surgery.
When surgery may not be worth it
Dark circles can arise from pigmentation, thin skin, volume loss, shadowing, or tear-trough anatomy; surgery helps some causes but not all. Brow droop or wrinkles from movement may also need a different treatment.
Risk Transparency
What can go wrong — and how we plan for it.
Every surgical procedure carries risk. Eyelid surgery requires conservative planning because the eyes are delicate and both overcorrection and undercorrection can matter.
- Dryness or irritation: Eye symptoms are reviewed before surgery and monitored during healing.
- Bruising and swelling: Expected early and usually improves gradually.
- Scarring: Upper eyelid incisions are usually placed in the eyelid crease. Lower eyelid incision placement depends on the technique. Scars usually fade over time, but healing varies.
- Asymmetry: Eyes are naturally asymmetric, and some difference may remain after surgery.
- Hollowing or contour irregularity: Conservative fat removal or repositioning helps reduce hollowing; removing too much fat can create a hollow appearance.
- Revision surgery: Uncommon, but possible.
What If My Results Need Fine-Tuning?
Even with careful surgical planning and meticulous technique, healing varies from person to person, and occasionally a result may benefit from additional refinement. We believe that caring for our patients extends beyond the initial procedure.
When a revision of our own surgical work is appropriate, we typically waive the surgeon’s fee. Many minor refinements can be performed in our office without additional facility or anesthesia charges. If a revision requires an operating room, patients are generally responsible only for the associated facility and anesthesia fees.
Our goal is to work closely with every patient throughout recovery and make reasonable efforts to achieve the best possible result.
Related Procedures
Other procedures commonly compared with blepharoplasty.
Eye aging is often connected to brow position, facial volume, skin quality, and lower face aging. The best plan depends on the cause of the tired appearance.
Face & Neck Lift
Best when lower face, jawline, and neck aging are also present.
Learn about face & neck lift →Brow Lift
May help when brow descent is contributing to upper eyelid heaviness.
Learn about brow lift →Laser Resurfacing
May improve fine lines, crepey skin, pigment, and texture around the eyes.
Learn about laser resurfacing →Facial Rejuvenation
Combines surgical and non-surgical options for a refreshed appearance.
Explore facial rejuvenation →
