Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

Dr. Taban performs the full range of eyelid surgeries at his Beverly Hills practice, including upper blepharoplasty for excess skin and fat, lower blepharoplasty for under-eye bags via transconjunctival or external approach, ptosis correction for drooping eyelids, Asian double eyelid surgery, canthoplasty to reshape the outer eye corner, and epicanthoplasty to widen the inner eye. Revisional eyelid surgery for patients with prior complications is a specialty. Procedures are performed under local anaesthesia with optional sedation, with most patients experiencing bruising and swelling for seven to ten days.

Taban MD Oculoplastic Surgery in Beverly Hills offers one of the most comprehensive periocular surgical menus available in Los Angeles, reflecting Dr. Taban's dual fellowship training in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery and cosmetic facial plastic surgery. Upper blepharoplasty addresses excess upper eyelid skin (dermatochalasis) and herniated orbital fat, removing a carefully measured strip of skin and, where indicated, sculpting or repositioning the fat pads to create a smoother, more rested upper lid contour. The incision is placed in the natural lid crease and heals to a barely visible line within months. Lower blepharoplasty at Dr. Taban's practice is performed via the transconjunctival approach for most patients — the incision is placed inside the lower eyelid, leaving no external scar — allowing direct access to the three lower lid fat compartments, which are then sculpted, redistributed into the tear trough, or partially removed depending on the patient's anatomy. External lower blepharoplasty with skin excision is reserved for patients with significant skin laxity. Ptosis repair addresses drooping of the upper eyelid caused by a stretched or disinsertion of the levator aponeurosis or a weak Müller muscle. Dr. Taban performs both levator resection and Müller muscle-conjunctival resection techniques, with the choice made based on the degree of ptosis and measurement of levator function. Asian blepharoplasty (double eyelid surgery) creates a defined upper lid crease in patients with a single-fold or undefined crease, using either an incisional or non-incisional (suture) technique chosen to suit the individual's anatomy, skin quality, and desired crease height and shape. The goal is a natural-looking result that respects and preserves the patient's Asian facial features. Canthoplasty and epicanthoplasty reshape the outer and inner corners of the eye respectively, often combined with blepharoplasty to achieve a more open, almond-shaped eye aperture. Revisional eyelid surgery to correct prior complications — including lid retraction, asymmetry, excessive skin removal, or suboptimal ptosis repair — is a significant component of the practice's case load, given Dr. Taban's reputation among oculoplastic specialists. All procedures are performed at Beverly Hills-affiliated surgical facilities with hospital affiliations at UCLA Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Beverly Hills and Los Angeles patients receive a thorough pre-operative assessment including standardised photographic documentation, visual field testing where indicated, and a detailed discussion of technique selection and anticipated recovery.