Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

La Peer Health Systems performs eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) through its Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery department at its Beverly Hills ASC. Upper blepharoplasty removes excess upper eyelid skin and herniated fat, restoring an open, alert appearance and — in cases of functional ptosis — improving the upper visual field. Lower blepharoplasty addresses under-eye bags and tear trough hollowing caused by prolapsed orbital fat. The AAAHC-accredited facility on Wilshire Boulevard near West Hollywood offers outpatient eyelid surgery with same-day discharge for eligible patients.

Blepharoplasty at La Peer Health Systems is performed in the facility's fully equipped Beverly Hills operating rooms by board-certified plastic surgeons with experience in both cosmetic and functional periorbital surgery. Upper blepharoplasty is indicated for patients with excess upper eyelid skin (dermatochalasis) that creates a hooded appearance or impairs the superior visual field. The procedure involves a precisely placed incision within the natural upper eyelid crease, resection of a measured strip of redundant skin and orbicularis muscle, and conservative removal or repositioning of prolapsed medial and central fat compartments. In patients where the excess skin functionally obstructs vision — confirmed by visual field testing — upper blepharoplasty may qualify for insurance coverage, and La Peer's Medicare-certified status and established insurance relationships facilitate pre-authorization for such cases. Lower blepharoplasty targets the three orbital fat compartments of the lower eyelid — medial, central, and lateral — which herniate through a weakening orbital septum with age, producing the bulging appearance commonly described as under-eye bags. The transconjunctival approach, performed entirely through the inner surface of the lower eyelid without external incision, is preferred for younger patients with good skin quality who present primarily with fat prolapse. Fat repositioning over the orbital rim simultaneously addresses tear trough hollowing, a common concomitant finding. Where lower eyelid skin excess and fine surface wrinkling are present, a transcutaneous (subciliary) incision approach with skin resection is used. Blepharoplasty is frequently combined with facelift surgery at La Peer to achieve comprehensive facial rejuvenation in a single operative session. The facility's Saturday operating schedule accommodates patients from West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Los Angeles who prefer weekend procedure dates.