Blepharoplasty
& Brow Lift
Rejuvenation of the Eyes and Brow: Blepharoplasty & Brow Lift
Restore a Rested, Youthful Appearance to Your Eyes and Upper Face
✅ Why Trust Your Face to Dr. Kaniff? ABFPRS Board Certified Specialist | FACS | On-Site AAAHC Accredited Facility
Procedure at a Glance
- Treatment Goals: Correct drooping lids, remove under-eye bags, lift sagging brows, and smooth forehead lines.
- Typical Procedure Time: 1–3 hours (depending on the combination of techniques).
- Anesthesia: Local with sedation or general anesthesia.
- Initial Recovery: 7–10 days for most social and work activities.
- Full Results: Refined results visible at 1 month; final tissue settling up to 6 months.
- Longevity: Results typically provide a more youthful look for 7–10+ years.
Rejuvenating the Windows to the Soul
Not only are your eyes considered windows to the soul, but they are also one of the first areas to show your age. The goal of rejuvenating the eye area is to restore a rested, open, and natural appearance. When considering eye area rejuvenation, both the upper and lower eyelids, as well as the eyebrows, must be comprehensively evaluated.
As part of the aging process, excess upper eyelid skin accumulates, which is often accentuated by a sagging eyebrow. Simultaneously, the aging lower eyelid develops puffy pockets of herniated fat and excess skin. Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) and Brow Lift (forehead lift) surgery work together to address these concerns, creating harmonious and natural results.
Review your potential results
Blepharoplasty: Refine Your Eyelid Contours
What Is Blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty, also known as eyelid surgery or an eyelid lift, is a surgical option that removes excess eyelid skin and lower eyelid bags (herniated fat) to help you achieve a refreshed, youthful look. By refining the contours of your upper and lower eyelids, this procedure creates a more alert and rejuvenated expression.
What Are Some of the Benefits of Blepharoplasty?
- A More Youthful Look: A smoother eyelid contour and refreshed appearance gives a younger, brighter, and more vibrant look without appearing overdone.
- Treatment for Excess Skin on the Eyelids: By removing excess skin, we create a smoother, more lifted look, helping tired, heavy eyes appear more open and refreshed.
- Reducing Puffiness or Bags Under the Eyes: This procedure serves as an effective tired-looking eyes solution by removing or redistributing fat beneath the eyes.
- Resolving Drooping Eyelids: Addresses sagging that can make you look older or, in severe cases, obstruct your vision.
- Resolving Impaired Vision: Improved vision with eyelid surgery is possible for patients with sagging upper skin that blocks the upper field of vision.
Types of Blepharoplasty
| Procedure | Focus | Goal |
| Upper Blepharoplasty | Upper Eyelids | Corrects sagging, drooping, and skin redundancy, particularly if vision is obstructed. |
| Lower Blepharoplasty | Under-Eye Area | Targets puffiness and bags. Approaches include: Transconjunctival (internal) or Transcutaneous (below the lashes). |
| Combination Blepharoplasty | Upper and Lower Lids | Addresses both areas in a single surgery to enhance balance and streamline recovery. |
Brow Lift: Elevate and Smooth the Forehead
What Is a Brow Lift?
A Brow Lift repositions the position and contour of the eyebrows to enhance the balance and harmony of your facial features. This procedure addresses signs of aging in the upper face to create a brighter, more youthful, and more relaxed appearance.What Does a Brow Lift Treat?
- Drooping Eyebrows: Gently lifts the brows to correct a tired or heavy look.
- Horizontal Forehead Wrinkles: Helps smooth deep creases across the forehead.
- Frown Lines Between the Brows: Minimizes scowl lines (the “11s”) between the eyebrows for a more relaxed expression.
Types of Brow Lifts
We offer several techniques tailored to your specific needs and hair pattern:- Temple Lift: Specifically targets and elevates the outer portion of the eyebrow.
- Coronal & Tricophytic / Pretrichial: Incisions are placed near the hairline to lift the entire forehead and brow.
- Mid-forehead Lift: Often used for men with receding hair lines where an incision is placed within a deep horizontal forehead wrinkle.
- Direct Lift: Removes skin directly above the brow to raise the position.
- Endoscopic Lift: Minimally invasive technique using small incisions hidden in the hairline.
The Blepharoplasty / Brow Lift Process
The Consultation
At your consultation, you will meet personally with Dr. Kaniff. He will discuss your concerns and thoroughly examine your eye area. If you like what you see when you manually raise your brow, you may be a candidate for brow lift surgery. If you wake up and the puffiness under the eye remains after a good night’s sleep, you are a good candidate for lower eyelid blepharoplasty.
The Procedure
- Blepharoplasty: For the upper lids, excess skin is removed through an incision in the natural crease. For lower lids, fat herniation (bags) is removed through an incision inside the lower eyelid or a skin incision under the eyelash.
- Brow Lift: Most incisions are hidden back in the hairline, with attention to maintaining hair. The brow is released from its attachments and artistically re-positioned in an elevated position that is natural in appearance.
Complimentary Procedures
To further improve Blepharoplasty and Brow Lift results, Dr. Kaniff may suggest:
- Fat Transfer: Fat from a donor area is prepared and meticulously placed in areas of volume loss typically along the lower bony eye socket rim and mid-cheek areas.
- Fat Repositioning: Herniated lower eyelid fat is re-positioned to hollow areas along the lower eyelid over the lower bony eye socket.
- Skin Resurfacing (e.g., laser treatments): Laser resurfacing improves the skin quality around the eye and softens fine lines.
- Deep Plane Facelift: Restoring the cheeks and jawline with a deep plane facelift is often done in conjunction to achieve a total facial rejuvenation.
What to Expect: The Recovery
- Initial Downtime: Most people return to work and resume light activities after several days.
- Swelling & Bruising: Typically subsides significantly within 7 to 14 days.
- Tip: Keeping your head elevated and applying cold compresses during the first 48 hours helps reduce swelling.
- Restrictions: No heavy bending, lifting, or straining is recommended for two weeks.
- Visible Results: Initial improvements are seen quickly; final results settle over several weeks to months.
The Specialist Advantage: Understanding E-E-A-T in Facial Surgery
Choosing a surgeon for your face is a decision rooted in Trust. Google prioritizes content that demonstrates Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness (E-E-A-T), which is why our practice is built on the following pillars:- Experience: Dr. Thomas Kaniff has dedicated over 25 years to the intricate anatomy of the face and neck. He has performed thousands of successful eyelid and brow procedures, refining techniques that prioritize natural-looking movement and expression.
- Expertise: As a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon (ABFPRS), Dr. Kaniff’s training is focused exclusively on the face. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), a distinction awarded to surgeons whose professional qualifications and ethical conduct pass a rigorous evaluation.
- Authoritativeness: Our surgical suite is a fully AAAHC-accredited facility. This accreditation is the “gold standard” in outpatient surgical safety, proving that our medical protocols meet or exceed the highest national standards.
- Trustworthiness: We believe in transparency. During your consultation, Dr. Kaniff provides a comprehensive evaluation, setting realistic expectations and creating a customized plan based on your unique anatomy.
Blepharoplasty & Brow Lift FAQs
Am I A Candidate?
Good upper eyelid surgery candidates have excess skin hiding the natural crease. Good lower eyelid surgery candidates have puffy eye bags. If you like what you see when you raise your brow, you may be a candidate for a brow lift.
Are There Different Brow Lift Options?
Yes. We offer several techniques, including the Temple Lift and Mid-forehead Lift. We will recommend the best technique based on your anatomy during your consultation.
How Much Does it Cost?
The cost depends on the combination of procedures recommended. A detailed quote will be provided at your consultation.
Will Insurance Cover My Surgery?
To determine if your insurance company will cover the procedure, your eye doctor can conduct an examination and visual field testing to see if sagging skin impairs your vision.
Ready to Rejuvenate Your Look?
Patient Review: “Dear Dr. Kaniff, WOW & WOW! I love my eyes. I turn myself on when I check them out in the mirror- I have only to look at myself to know you are THE BEST! Thank You” – R. W.
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