Eyelid surgery in East Lansing & Birmingham, MI, or blepharoplasty, removes excess upper or lower eyelid skin, tightens muscle and repositions fat to correct drooping lids and under-eye bags. Our board-certified surgeons also perform endoscopic and coronal brow lifts for a low, heavy forehead and frown lines. Most patients are presentable in 10-14 days. Explore plastic surgery, a facelift, or financing.
Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, treats drooping or sagging upper and lower eyelids. Our board-certified surgeons remove excess skin, tighten muscles and reduce under-eye bags. Blepharoplasty also corrects vision problems caused by sagging upper eyelid skin. Newer techniques can preserve and redistribute eye fat instead of only removing it. This helps eyes that look hollow.
A brow lift, or forehead lift, raises low or heavy brows and forehead tissue. It can smooth forehead wrinkles and correct brow asymmetry. There are two main approaches:
Eyelid surgery and a brow lift can be done alone or together. They can also be combined with a facelift or neck lift. Our surgeons tailor every plan to your goals.
Upper eyelid incisions sit within the natural eyelid crease. Lower incisions sit just below the lash line. Incisions close with sutures or skin glue. Pain is minimal, but swelling and bruising are expected. Most patients are presentable in about 10 to 14 days, and full healing takes a few months. A brow lift uses IV sedation or general anesthesia, depending on the technique. Brow lift recovery takes about one to two weeks.
Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, treats drooping or sagging upper and lower eyelids. Our board-certified surgeons remove excess skin, tighten muscles and reduce under-eye bags. Blepharoplasty also corrects vision problems caused by sagging upper eyelid skin. Newer techniques can preserve and redistribute eye fat instead of only removing it. This helps eyes that look hollow.
A brow lift, or forehead lift, raises low or heavy brows and forehead tissue. It can smooth forehead wrinkles and correct brow asymmetry. There are two main approaches:
Eyelid surgery and a brow lift can be done alone or together. They can also be combined with a facelift or neck lift. Our surgeons tailor every plan to your goals.
Upper eyelid incisions sit within the natural eyelid crease. Lower incisions sit just below the lash line. Incisions close with sutures or skin glue. Pain is minimal, but swelling and bruising are expected. Most patients are presentable in about 10 to 14 days, and full healing takes a few months. A brow lift uses IV sedation or general anesthesia, depending on the technique. Brow lift recovery takes about one to two weeks.
Good candidates are healthy adults with sagging lids, under-eye bags or heavy brows who have realistic goals. If you want a nonsurgical option first, ask about Botox or a thread lift.
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Both locations are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more about our plastic surgery options, review financing through Cherry or CareCredit, or book your eyelid surgery consultation.
How long is recovery after eyelid surgery?
Pain is usually minimal, but swelling and bruising are expected. Most patients are presentable in about 10 to 14 days. Full healing takes a few months. Your surgeon will give you aftercare steps to support a smooth recovery.
Will eyelid surgery leave scars?
Scars are designed to be hard to see. Upper eyelid incisions sit within the natural eyelid crease, and lower incisions sit just below the lash line. Incisions close with sutures or skin glue and fade over the following months.
How long does brow lift recovery take?
Brow lift recovery takes about one to two weeks. An endoscopic brow lift uses small incisions within the hairline and leaves minimal scarring. A coronal brow lift uses a longer incision across the scalp that is hidden by hair.
Can I have eyelid surgery and a brow lift together?
Yes. Many patients combine both procedures for a balanced result, since heavy brows often add to hooded lids. Either procedure can also be paired with a facelift or neck lift. Your surgeon recommends a plan based on your goals.
Can eyelid surgery improve my vision?
Yes, in some cases. When sagging upper eyelid skin hangs over the lashes, it can block part of your field of vision. Blepharoplasty removes that excess skin, which can correct vision obstructions caused by drooping lids.
