Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)

Atlanta Face & Body performs upper eyelid blepharoplasty to remove excess skin, fat, and muscle from the upper lids, addressing hooding and visual obstruction caused by age-related lid descent. Incisions are placed in the natural eyelid crease to minimise visible scarring. The procedure is performed by Dr. Elizabeth Whitaker, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, in the practice's accredited in-office surgical facility in Atlanta.

Upper eyelid blepharoplasty at Atlanta Face & Body is performed by Dr. Elizabeth Whitaker, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon with fellowship training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery from Tulane University. The procedure addresses upper eyelid hooding — the gradual descent of excess skin over the upper lids that can impair peripheral vision, create a tired appearance, and add apparent years to the face. During the procedure, incisions are made precisely within the natural crease of the upper eyelid, concealing the resulting fine scar within the lid fold once healed. Dr. Whitaker removes or repositions excess skin, underlying orbicularis oculi muscle, and protruding orbital fat as appropriate for each patient's anatomy, producing a refreshed and open-eyed result without an operated appearance. The procedure is performed at the practice's AAAHC-accredited in-office surgical facility at 3200 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, under local anaesthesia with optional sedation. Recovery typically involves swelling and mild bruising for seven to fourteen days, with most patients comfortable returning to work within one to two weeks. Final results are visible once residual swelling resolves at approximately six weeks. Upper blepharoplasty is often combined with other facial procedures — such as the Signature Lift™ or brow lift — as part of a coordinated facial rejuvenation plan. Dr. Whitaker has been recognised as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for over 20 consecutive years and as one of the 10 Best Plastic Surgeons by the American Institute of Plastic Surgeons. Pricing is determined at consultation; a $100 consultation fee is credited toward the cost of treatment.