Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)

Dr. Athré performs upper blepharoplasty, lower blepharoplasty, and Asian double-eyelid surgery using techniques tailored to each patient's anatomy. Upper lid surgery starts at $4,000 and lower lid at $4,500 (surgeon fees), both typically performed under local anaesthesia. The subciliary and transconjunctival approaches for lower lids leave no visible external scar in most cases. Recovery is approximately one week before return to work, with results lasting 10–15+ years.

Blepharoplasty at Athre Facial Plastics in Houston Heights addresses three distinct patient needs: functional upper eyelid correction where excess skin obstructs vision, aesthetic upper lid rejuvenation removing redundant skin and muscle to restore a more alert appearance, and lower eyelid surgery targeting under-eye bags and hollowing caused by fat displacement over time. Dr. Athré uses the natural crease incision for upper blepharoplasty, placing the resulting scar within the existing lid fold so it remains invisible in the open-eye position. For lower blepharoplasty, he employs the transconjunctival approach (incision inside the lower lid) when fat repositioning alone is needed, avoiding any external scar; the subciliary approach is used when skin removal is required. For Asian double-eyelid surgery, the technique creates a defined supratarsal crease that appears natural and consistent with the patient's facial features. All eyelid procedures are performed under monitored local anaesthesia at the on-site facility, avoiding the cost and recovery associated with general anaesthesia for isolated lid cases. Surgeon fee for upper blepharoplasty starts at $4,000; lower blepharoplasty starts at $4,500. Facility fee of $1,000 and anaesthesia of $1,000 apply per procedure. Combined upper and lower procedures are discussed at consultation. Downtime is approximately seven to eight days before patients comfortably return to work or social activities. Swelling and bruising resolve over two to four weeks. Results are long-lasting — typically 10 to 15 or more years — as the underlying structural causes of eyelid ageing progress slowly after surgical correction. Houston TX patients considering eyelid surgery should be aware that blepharoplasty is among the most commonly performed cosmetic surgical procedures in the United States. Choosing a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon significantly reduces the risk of complications such as ectropion or asymmetry compared to a general cosmetic surgeon or ophthalmologist.