Eyelid Surgery in Toronto

Signs of aging around the eyes can make you look tired, heavy, or less refreshed than you feel. Eyelid surgery at Toronto Dermaplastic Clinic helps to restore a more rested, defined, and naturally balanced appearance while preserving your unique features.

Under the care of Dr. Reza Ahmadzadeh, each treatment is guided by a surgeon-led approach that prioritizes subtle, refined results and long-term harmony with your facial structure.

What is an Eyelid Lift?

An eyelid lift is a surgical procedure, known clinically as blepharoplasty, used to improve the contour of the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both. Depending on the area being treated, surgery may involve removing excess skin, adjusting underlying tissue, or removing or repositioning fat.

While the procedure is not performed the same way for every patient, the goal is to improve the eyelid contour while maintaining the natural shape and character of the eyes.

Upper vs. Lower Eyelid Surgery

Upper and lower blepharoplasty address different concerns. They may be performed separately or combined when both areas need treatment.

Upper Eyelid Surgery

Upper eyelid surgery addresses excess skin that causes hooding or heaviness.

An incision is typically placed within the natural upper eyelid crease. Through this incision, a measured amount of skin may be removed, and fat may be adjusted if fullness is present.

Placing the incision in the crease helps the scar blend as it heals. The plan aims to improve definition without creating a hollow or overdone look.

Patel, B. C., & Malhotra, R. (2023). Upper eyelid blepharoplasty. In StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537078/

Lower Eyelid Surgery

Lower eyelid surgery improves under-eye bags, prominent fat, loose skin, or contour irregularities.

The incision may be placed inside the lower eyelid using a transconjunctival approach. This allows access to fat without an external incision and may be used when skin removal is not needed.

If loose skin or additional support must be addressed, an incision may be placed just beneath the lower lash line. This allows adjustment of skin, fat, muscle, or supporting tissues.

Rostami, S., de la Torre, J. I., & Czyz, C. N. (2023). Lower eyelid blepharoplasty. In StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK448181/

Can Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty Be Performed Together?

Yes, upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty can sometimes be performed together. This may be appropriate when both areas contribute to a tired or heavy appearance.

Some patients only need upper or lower eyelid surgery. Recommendations depend on eyelid anatomy, skin quality, fat distribution, brow position, and desired correction.

What Blepharoplasty Can Address

Eyelid surgery may be considered when age-related changes, inherited features, or changes in the surrounding tissues affect the appearance or function of the eyelids.

Upper Eyelid Hooding

Upper eyelid skin may gradually lose elasticity and fold over the natural crease, creating a heavy appearance and reducing visible lid space.

Upper blepharoplasty can remove excess skin while preserving natural movement and comfortable eyelid closure.

Under-Eye Bags and Puffiness

Under-eye bags often result from fat shifting forward beneath the lower eyelid, creating persistent fullness.

Lower blepharoplasty can remove or reposition fat and address loose skin, depending on the underlying cause and condition of the lower eyelid.

A Tired or Heavy Appearance

Changes around the eyes can create a tired or heavy look that doesn’t reflect how you feel. Excess skin and under-eye fullness may contribute.

Blepharoplasty can help restore a more rested, open appearance while maintaining your natural eye shape.

Vision Interference

In some cases, excess upper eyelid skin may extend into the field of vision or make it harder to open the eyes fully.

A consultation helps determine the cause and whether eyelid surgery may improve both function and comfort.

Discuss Your Eyelid Surgery Options

A surgical consultation can help clarify which area is contributing to your concerns and whether upper, lower, or combined blepharoplasty may be appropriate.

What Happens at Your Consultation?

Your consultation begins with a discussion of what you have noticed around your eyes and what you hope to improve. This helps our team understand which changes are most important to you and whether surgery aligns with your goals.

The assessment may include:

Your medical history and current medications
Previous eye treatments, surgeries, or facial procedures
Upper eyelid skin laxity and crease position
Lower eyelid fat distribution and skin quality
Brow position and surrounding facial anatomy
Eyelid movement, closure, and support
Any dryness, irritation, visual symptoms, or functional concerns
Your expectations for recovery and results

Surgical Considerations

As with any plastic surgery procedure, blepharoplasty carries potential risks, including bleeding, infection, irritation, scarring, asymmetry, and temporary changes in vision.

At Toronto Dermaplastic Clinic, your procedure is carefully planned and performed by an experienced plastic surgeon in a professional medical setting. Dr. Ahmadzadeh and his team will review the relevant risks, answer your questions, and provide detailed aftercare and follow-up guidance to support a safe, well-managed recovery.

What to Expect During Your Consultation and Treatment

Blepharoplasty is tailored to each patient. Your experience will include several stages, from consultation and planning to treatment, recovery, and results.

1. Consultation and Assessment

Your journey begins with a detailed consultation. Your surgeon will assess your eyelids, discuss your concerns and goals, and review your medical history.

This is also an opportunity to ask questions and understand whether upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both may be treated.

2. Treatment Planning

Based on your anatomy and goals, a personalized treatment plan is developed. This includes discussing the surgical approach, anesthesia options, expected outcomes, and any preparation needed before your procedure.

3. Treatment Experience

Your experience on surgery day will be comfortable, supportive, and tailored to your individual needs. From your arrival at the clinic through your recovery, our team ensures you feel informed, at ease, and well cared for.

4. Aftercare Guidance

Before leaving the clinic, you will receive detailed instructions on incision care, activity restrictions, symptom management, and follow-up appointments to support your recovery.

Downtime and Recovery

Recovery varies by procedure. Swelling and bruising are common early on.

First Few Days

Expect swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort. You may be advised to use cold compresses, keep your head elevated, take medications, and avoid rubbing the eyes.

First 1–2 Weeks

Swelling and bruising improve. Sutures may be removed. Many patients return to normal activities during this time.

Activity and Follow-Up

Avoid strenuous activity initially. Your surgeon will guide your return to exercise and routine care. Follow-up visits monitor healing.

Results and Timeline

Improvements become visible as swelling settles, with results continuing to refine over several weeks to months.

Scars are typically placed in natural eyelid folds or inside the eyelid and tend to fade over time.

Results can last for years, although they do not stop the natural aging process.

Eyelid Surgery Cost Factors in Toronto

The cost of eyelid surgery in Toronto varies because each procedure is planned around the patient’s anatomy and the extent of correction required.

Factors that may influence the cost include:

Upper, lower, or combined blepharoplasty
The complexity of the surgical plan
Whether skin, fat, muscle, or supporting tissue must be adjusted
The type of anesthesia used
Surgical facility requirements
Whether eyelid surgery is combined with another procedure
Follow-up care and postoperative support

A personalized quote can be provided after Dr. Ahmadzadeh has completed an assessment and recommended a surgical plan.

Request an Eyelid Lift Consultation

Meet with our team to discuss your concerns, understand the available surgical options, and receive information specific to your proposed eyelid lift procedure.

Why Choose Us

Toronto Dermaplastic Clinic offers surgeon-led blepharoplasty focused on individualized planning and natural-looking results.

Meet Dr. Reza Ahmadzadeh

Dr. Reza Ahmadzadeh is a board-certified plastic surgeon who provides surgical and non-surgical facial and body treatments at Toronto Dermaplastic Clinic.

His approach is based on careful anatomical assessment and individualized treatment planning. Rather than focusing on dramatic change, the objective is to improve the concerns that brought you to our clinic while preserving the natural character, expression, and balance of your eyes.

Learn Whether Eyelid Surgery Is Right for You

Changes around the eyelids may have several causes, and surgery is not always the only option. A consultation at Toronto Dermaplastic Clinic allows Dr. Ahmadzadeh to assess your eyelid anatomy, understand your concerns, and explain which treatment approach may be appropriate.

FAQs

Is eyelid surgery the same as an eyelid lift?

The terms are often used interchangeably. The medical name for eyelid surgery is blepharoplasty. It may involve the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both.

Can blepharoplasty improve vision?

Upper blepharoplasty may help when excess eyelid skin contributes to obstruction of the upper visual field. A clinical assessment is required to determine the cause and significance of any visual symptoms.

Can blepharoplasty be combined with other facial procedures?

Eyelid surgery may be performed on its own or included in a broader facial rejuvenation plan.

Depending on your concerns, it may be combined with a brow lift, face lift, or neck lift. Your surgeon will determine whether combining procedures is appropriate based on your anatomy, health, goals, and recovery needs.

Where are the incisions placed?

Upper eyelid incisions are typically placed within the natural crease. Lower eyelid incisions may be positioned inside the eyelid or just beneath the lower lash line.

Are eyelid lift scars noticeable?

External scars are usually placed within natural eyelid folds or transitions to make them less conspicuous. They may appear pink at first and generally soften and fade with time, although individual healing varies.

How much downtime should I expect?

Many patients resume work and routine activities within one to two weeks. Bruising, swelling, and residual healing may remain visible beyond this point.

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