Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) San Francisco

The Maas Clinic offers upper blepharoplasty, lower blepharoplasty, and combination procedures to address drooping upper eyelids, under-eye puffiness, and excess skin. Upper blepharoplasty uses an incision hidden in the natural eyelid crease; lower blepharoplasty uses a transconjunctival approach that leaves no external scar. Both can be performed in a single session and are frequently combined with facelift or other facial rejuvenation treatments.

Eyelid surgery at The Maas Clinic in San Francisco's Pacific Heights addresses one of the most visible contributors to a tired or aged appearance — the periorbital zone. Led by Dr. Corey S. Maas, double board-certified in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, blepharoplasty procedures at the clinic are executed with precision to restore a rested, alert appearance while preserving each patient's natural character. Upper blepharoplasty corrects drooping or hooded upper eyelids that can make patients look persistently fatigued or, in more pronounced cases, impair the upper visual field. The incision is placed precisely within the natural eyelid crease so that the scar is effectively invisible once healed. Excess skin is removed, and where indicated, redundant orbicularis muscle or herniated fat is carefully addressed to create a defined, natural lid contour without the over-opened look of poorly executed procedures. Lower blepharoplasty addresses under-eye bags caused by prolapsed orbital fat pads. The transconjunctival approach — with the incision placed on the inner surface of the lower lid — leaves no external scar and is preferred for patients with good lower eyelid skin tone. Fat is removed or redistributed to smooth the tear trough and eliminate puffiness. In patients with loose lower eyelid skin, a small external incision may be added to the transconjunctival technique for skin tightening. Combination blepharoplasty addresses both upper and lower lids in a single session, often producing more harmonious results and reducing overall recovery time compared to two separate procedures. Eyelid surgery is frequently performed alongside facelift, brow lift, or laser skin resurfacing for comprehensive facial rejuvenation. All surgery is performed at the accredited SF Rejuvenation Center at 2402 Clay St. Recovery involves suture removal at 3–5 days and return to normal daily activities within 7–10 days, with continued improvement in swelling over the following weeks. Pricing is customised to procedure type and any combination treatments.