Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

ESKMD offers upper, lower, Asian, and ptosis eyelid surgery performed by Dr. Kwak in an on-site AAAASF-accredited operating suite. Procedures last one to three hours depending on complexity. Sutures are removed in the first week, with contacts and makeup permitted by week two. Pricing ranges from $5,000 to $9,500 based on the scope of the procedure.

Blepharoplasty at ESKMD addresses excess skin and fat pockets of the upper or lower eyelids, or both, restoring a more rested and alert appearance without altering the fundamental character of the eyes. Dr. Edward Kwak performs four distinct variants at his Carnegie Hill practice: upper eyelid blepharoplasty to remove overhanging skin that can impair the visual field or simply appear heavy; lower eyelid blepharoplasty to reduce under-eye bags and tighten the lower lid; ptosis surgery to lift a drooping eyelid caused by weakened levator muscle function; and Asian eyelid surgery — also called double-eyelid surgery — to create or define an upper eyelid crease in patients who were born without one or prefer a more defined crease. The Asian eyelid procedure at ESKMD is particularly refined. Dr. Kwak has extensive experience with patients of East Asian heritage seeking a natural-looking crease that complements their features rather than Westernising them. Both incision and non-incision (suture) techniques may be discussed during consultation, and the choice depends on lid anatomy and desired permanence. The procedure takes one to three hours in the on-site accredited surgical suite. Sutures are typically removed at the one-week mark; patients can resume wearing contact lenses and apply makeup by week two; light exercise is cleared around ten to fourteen days post-procedure. Downtime is moderate and most patients find the recovery manageable alongside a hybrid work schedule. Pricing at ESKMD ranges from $5,000 to $9,500 depending on whether upper lids only, lower lids only, or both upper and lower lids are treated, and on the complexity of the case. CareCredit and PatientFi financing are available for patients in New York City and the surrounding metropolitan area.