Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

Dr. Rapaport performs upper and lower eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) to address drooping upper lids, under-eye bags, puffiness, and excess skin that makes the eyes appear tired or aged. The procedure restores a more alert, youthful appearance and may be performed alone or combined with a facelift or brow lift. Blepharoplasty is performed in an accredited surgical facility with a return-to-social-activities timeline of approximately seven to ten days.

Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) at Park Avenue Plastic Surgery on Manhattan's 5th Avenue corrects the visible signs of aging around the eyes — a region that often ages earlier and more visibly than the rest of the face. Dr. David Rapaport, board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (FACS), performs upper and lower lid procedures with the same conservative, natural-result philosophy that defines his broader surgical practice. Upper Blepharoplasty: Removes excess, redundant skin from the upper eyelid that can droop over the lash line, impairing peripheral vision in severe cases and making patients look perpetually tired. Incisions are hidden in the natural lid crease. A small amount of underlying fat may be repositioned or removed to restore the youthful lid contour. Scars are typically invisible when the eye is open. Lower Blepharoplasty: Addresses under-eye bags (herniated orbital fat), dark shadows, and skin laxity below the eye. The transconjunctival approach (incision inside the lower lid, no external scar) is used when the primary concern is fat only; a subciliary (skin-side) incision is used when excess skin is also present. Fat may be removed or repositioned to fill the tear trough for a smoother transition between eyelid and cheek. Combination procedures: Blepharoplasty is frequently combined with a facelift or brow lift for patients seeking complete upper-face rejuvenation. This avoids a second recovery period and allows Dr. Rapaport to harmonize all changes in a single session. Recovery: Bruising and swelling are most noticeable in the first week. Most patients feel comfortable returning to social activities and work within seven to ten days. Cold compresses and head elevation aid healing. Results are long-lasting — upper lids typically remain rejuvenated for a decade or more. The 5th Avenue location is accessible from throughout Manhattan, the Upper East Side, Midtown, and the greater New York City area.