Blepharoplasty (Upper & Lower Eyelid Surgery)

Hudson Facial Plastic Surgery offers both upper and lower blepharoplasty. Upper eyelid surgery removes excess skin in under one hour with approximately one week of recovery and minimal discomfort. Lower blepharoplasty uses a transconjunctival approach — incision inside the lower lid — to address under-eye bags, puffiness, and fine wrinkles with no visible external sutures. Both are priced with facility and anesthesia included.

Blepharoplasty at Hudson Facial Plastic Surgery encompasses two distinct procedures targeting the upper and lower eyelids, both performed by Dr. Caroline Hudson using techniques refined during her AAFPRS-accredited fellowship in facial plastic surgery. Upper blepharoplasty corrects drooping or heavy upper eyelids caused by excess skin accumulation, which can impair peripheral vision as well as affect overall facial appearance. The procedure takes under one hour and may be performed in an in-office procedure suite under light sedation or in a full operating suite. The incision is placed within the natural crease of the upper eyelid, making the resulting scar effectively invisible once healed. Recovery is approximately one week and is typically described as comfortable and largely pain-free. Starting price is $4,800, with facility and anesthesia fees included. Lower blepharoplasty targets under-eye bags, puffiness, dark shadows, and lower-lid wrinkles. Dr. Hudson uses a transconjunctival technique — placing the incision on the inside surface of the lower eyelid — which eliminates any external sutures or visible scarring on the skin surface. This approach is well suited to patients whose primary concern is excess fat rather than significant loose skin. Bruising and swelling resolve in approximately one week. Pricing for lower blepharoplasty ranges from $8,000 to $12,000 depending on case complexity, with all facility and anesthesia fees included. Both procedures are frequently combined with other facial rejuvenation treatments, including deep plane facelift, brow lift, or laser resurfacing, for patients seeking comprehensive results. The Old Town Triangle location is accessible via CTA Brown and Purple lines at Sedgwick station, seven minutes on foot.