Are you a good candidate for blepharoplasty?
Who's a good fit for blepharoplasty — and who should reconsider, wait, or pick a different procedure.
Good candidates for blepharoplasty share a few things in common: realistic goals, stable health, and a clear understanding of what the procedure can and can't do.
You may be a good candidate if…
- Excess upper-lid skin that touches or hides the lash line
- Persistent under-eye 'bags' that stay regardless of sleep or hydration
- Hooded appearance making the eyes look tired
- Realistic understanding that bone-deep tear troughs may need additional filler
You may want to wait or reconsider if…
- Untreated dry eye disease — surgery can worsen it
- Active thyroid eye disease
- Unrealistic expectations of looking decades younger
Your consultation will cover
- Your medical history, medications, and prior surgeries.
- A focused physical exam.
- Standardized photographs and often AI/morphing previews.
- Risks, alternatives, and realistic outcomes for your anatomy.
- Cost, financing, and surgical scheduling.
Alternatives worth considering
Botox + filler
Can lift the brow and treat fine lines but cannot remove redundant skin or fat herniation.
Ptosis repair only
If the issue is muscle weakness rather than skin, ptosis repair targets that — often covered by insurance.
Browlift
If hooding originates from a low brow rather than excess lid skin, a brow lift fixes the root cause.