Blepharoplasty — Upper & Lower Eyelid Surgery

Dr. Wolf performs upper, lower, and combined blepharoplasty to remove excess skin, reposition fat pads, and restore a rested, alert appearance to the eyes. Procedures are typically outpatient under local anaesthesia with IV sedation, lasting 45 minutes to two and a half hours. Most patients resume normal activities within ten to fourteen days.

Blepharoplasty — surgical eyelid rejuvenation — is one of the most commonly performed facial procedures at Dr. Carlos Wolf's Miami practice. The surgery corrects excess upper eyelid skin that creates a hooded appearance, as well as puffiness and under-eye hollowing caused by prolapsed or redistributed orbital fat in the lower lids. Dr. Wolf tailors every blepharoplasty to the patient's specific anatomical presentation, which determines whether upper lids, lower lids, or both are addressed in a single session. Upper blepharoplasty removes redundant skin and occasionally a strip of orbicularis muscle, restoring the natural eyelid crease and broadening the visible iris. The incision is placed within the natural fold so scarring is nearly invisible once healed. Lower blepharoplasty uses either a transcutaneous or transconjunctival approach — the latter leaves no external incision — to recontour fat pads and address skin laxity. For patients with hollow under-eyes, fat repositioning preserves volume while eliminating puffiness. Procedures are performed on an outpatient basis using local anaesthesia combined with IV sedation, making recovery more comfortable than general anaesthesia alternatives. Most patients experience swelling and bruising for the first week, with the majority of visible recovery complete within ten to fourteen days. Eyelid surgery is frequently combined with a facelift or brow lift for comprehensive upper-face rejuvenation. Aggregate price estimates from claims data place blepharoplasty costs at approximately $13,985 in the Miami market — upper-only procedures typically fall below this figure, while combined upper and lower cases may exceed it. Financing via Cherry payment plans is available, and Dr. Wolf's affiliation with Baptist Hospital of Miami ensures access to accredited surgical facilities.