Reduce sagging skin and puffy bags around the eyelids
Drooping upper eyelids and puffiness below the eyes can age your appearance and cause you to look tired and uninterested, even when you feel refreshed and energetic.
Dr. Brannon Claytor is a facial rejuvenation expert who can perform an eyelid lift to revinvigorate your look.
Eyelid lift surgery—also called an eye lift or blepharoplasty—removes excess fat, skin, and muscle from the upper (and lower, as needed) eyelids to rejuvenate puffy, sagging or tired-looking eyes. It is typically performed for cosmetic reasons, but can also be used to improve vision by correcting upper eyelid ptosis (droopy eyelids) out of the patient’s field of vision.
“ I highly recommend Dr. Claytor to anyone considering plastic surgery. From my first consultation to my post op visits, I was treated by him and his staff with such kindness and true care. Dr. Claytor has so much enthusiasm and obviously loves his profession. He is a true master of plastic surgery. From day one, Dr. Claytor made me feel comfortable and like I was his only patient. His personal phone calls to check on me before and after surgery is just one example of his true dedication to his patients. He has the best bedside manner of any doctor I have ever met. I am so pleased with my results and that I choose Dr. Claytor.”
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Am I a good candidate?
A good candidate for blepharoplasty typically has one or more of these facial concerns:
Excess skin on the upper eyelids (upper eyelid surgery)
Bags or puffiness under the eyes (lower eyelid surgery)
Droopy lower eyelids that reveal the white below the iris (lower eyelid surgery)
Wrinkles and fine lines around the eyes that make you look older or tired (lower + upper eyelid surgery)
Before & After
What is the procedure like?
Dr. Claytor performs most facial plastic surgery procedures in our office under local anesthesia, which allows you to recover more quickly and comfortably without the lasting side effects of general anesthesia.
Blepharoplasty incisions are made along the eyelids in inconspicuous places: in the creases of the upper lids, and just below the lashes on the lower lids. Through these incisions, Dr. Claytor removes excess tissue—usually fat, skin, and a small amount of muscle, and then stitches them closed with fine sutures. He will apply an ointment to the closed sutures.
In the case that no skin needs to be removed, Dr. Claytor will likely perform a transconjunctival blepharoplasty technique, in which the incision is made inside the lower eyelid and there are no visible scars.
The procedure time can vary, lasting about 45 minutes up to a few hours depending on how much work is required to achieve your goals for your eyes.
Meet Dr. R. Brannon Claytor
Dr. Claytor is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and holds over 20 years of experience as a cosmetic plastic surgeon. An innovator and teacher in the field of plastic surgery, he uses advanced techniques like the drain-free tummy tuck and deep plane facelift to streamline recovery and provide natural-looking, durable results.
Award-Winning, Nationally-Recognized Aesthetic Surgery Expert
Double Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Over 20 Years of Experience
Chief of Plastic Surgery, Main Line Health
Board Member, The Aesthetic Society
9x Top Doctor Winner, Philadelphia Magazine
America’s Best Plastic Surgeons, Newsweek
Over 1,000 5-Star Reviews, Verified by RealPatientRatings
Frequently Asked Questions
After facial surgery, a trusted adult should drive you home. For the first two weeks after facial plastic surgery, you will not be able to wear contact lenses. We will advise you to apply ice packs to the area, and to keep your head elevated to reduce swelling. Pain will be managed with medication.
Eyes can be sensitive to light and wind, and you may experience irritation for a short while. Dr. Claytor may prescribe eye drops and cool compresses to counteract these discomforts. Dr. Claytor will remove the stitches 4 to 7 days after surgery, and you should be able to return to work in 10 days. Most people need to wait 2 weeks before applying makeup, and about 4 weeks before resuming full activity levels.
Dr. Claytor and our facial plastic surgery team will guide you through recovery during your post-operative appointments, and will offer you personalized recommendations to alleviate your concerns and ensure that you are not doing too much, too fast.
Yes. Dr. Claytor will educate you about best practices to take care of your healing incisions and manage your scar once incisions have closed. Facial plastic surgery scars improve in appearance dramatically after 1 year, and they continue to fade with proper care even after that. Generally, be sure to protect your scar from the sun. We will discuss any options you have for diminishing any visible scars after they have fully mature; this could include microneedling or laser treatments.
We’re Here For You!
If you are considering plastic surgery, we encourage you to schedule a personal consultation with Dr. Brannon Claytor today. He’ll provide you with a personalized surgical plan based on your goals, answer your questions, and help you understand everything that the surgery will entail.
