Eyelid Surgery
Eyes are a revealing facial feature that conveys our emotions. Sagging or baggy eyelids can leave you looking tired and older than you feel.
Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, at the Hove Center for Facial Plastic Surgery can rejuvenate your appearance and turn back the clock.
Learn how Main Line, PA, facial plastic surgeon Christopher R. Hove can give you exceptional cosmetic results with an eyelid lift...
Why You Should Visit Hove Center for Facial Plastic Surgery
If the appearance of your eyes has you considering blepharoplasty, our plastic surgeon, Dr. Hove, can perform an eyelid lift to help you look rested, alert, and revitalized. When you choose Dr. Hove, you are choosing a doctor who can provide you with world-class cosmetic care. His qualifications include:
Dr. Hove is a double board-certified plastic surgeon. His dual credentials in both facial plastic surgery and head and neck surgery make him uniquely qualified to provide you with the exceptional surgical results you deserve.
Dr. Hove began his practice in 2002 in Southern California before relocating to the Main Line, PA, area in 2008. He underwent intensive surgical training at Stanford University, where he also served as a facial plastic surgery instructor.
The education, training, and talent of Dr. Hove have made him an authority on facial cosmetic surgery. Plastic surgeons throughout the region send him their most difficult cases. Dr. Hove will apply his expertise to your blepharoplasty.
"I LOVE my results." 5-Star Patient Reviews
Hannah G
2021
Dr. Hove and his team are great! Dr. Hove has incredible credentials and expertise. My results are beautiful. His staff is also extremely kind and professional! I highly recommend this practice!
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2020
Dr. Hove and his team are incredible. They took such good care of me before, during and after my procedure. I would recommend this practice to any friend or family member. Lastly, I LOVE my results.
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"I'm so happy with the way I look." A Blepharoplasty Patient Shares Her Story
"I've never written a thank you note to a doctor before, but every time I look in the mirror I'm so happy with the way I look that I had to send you my heartfelt gratitude for my new eyes.
Your kindness, patience, and caring manner went above and beyond what one would expect of a surgeon. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to anyone who asks.
I appreciate the honesty, understanding, and professionalism you afforded me from my initial consultation through the procedure and beyond." Rose B. - Downingtown, PA
How Much Do "New" Eyelids Cost?
The cost of eyelid surgery depends on what type of anesthesia is used.
- Under local anesthesia, the cost of surgery ranges from $1,900-2,500 for either the upper or lower eyelids, while both upper and lower eyelids together are usually $3,400-4,000.
- If you require IV sedation ("twilight") or general anesthesia, Dr. Hove ensures a board-certified anesthesiologist will also tend to your care. This typically increases the fee by another $1,500.
If you need help budgeting for blepharoplasty, you can inquire about financing through CareCredit®. The program helps break the total cost of surgery into affordable monthly payments. Dr. Hove and his team will answer any questions you may have.
The Eyelid Surgery Procedure
If you are a good candidate for blepharoplasty, Dr. Hove can perform the surgical procedure on the upper eyelids, the lower eyelids, or both eyelids, depending on your individual needs.
Upper Eyelid Surgery
Over time, the upper eyelids become heavy and start drooping, giving the face a tired or even an angry appearance. By strategically removing a safe amount of excess skin and soft tissue from the upper eyelids, Dr. Hove restores a rested appearance while avoiding a "surprised" look. This type of eyelid surgery is a fairly quick procedure with a short recovery.
After numbing the upper eyelid skin, an incision is hidden in the natural crease from the inner to the outer corner of the eyelid. Excess skin and loose soft tissue are removed. Sutures are used to close the incision.
Even as a stand-alone procedure, upper eyelid rejuvenation can provide life-changing results.
Lower Eyelid Surgery
When most people think of problems affecting the lower eyelids, they think about bags under the eyes. This area is complex and this type of eyelid surgery can be performed in different ways. Sometimes the lower eyelid skin just needs to be tightened or resurfaced; sometimes excess fat needs to be removed; sometimes both approaches are required to provide patients with the best results.
During this type of eyelid surgery, incisions can be made on the inside of the eyelid or hidden below the eyelashes. This allows the incision site to remain hidden during recovery. Lower eyelid surgery can be performed under local anesthesia in the right circumstances. In such cases, patients can experience a quick recovery from their eyelid surgery.
Eyelid Surgery Recovery
First Few Days
The first two days after surgery, Dr. Hove aggressively advocates for the use of ice packs to limit swelling and bruising. There is usually minimal discomfort, with most of our patients just taking Tylenol by day two. Patients will return to our practice serving the Main Line area for periodic checkups to monitor the progress of recovery.
First Few Weeks
During the first week, your eyes will easily fatigue while reading, using the computer, or watching TV, so frequent breaks are needed. Most swelling settles by the first week, and then sutures can be removed to allow you to apply eyeshadow. This is when most of Dr. Hove's patients feel comfortable going out in public.
Long-Term Results
In the months that follow, patients will recover from all post-op side effects of blepharoplasty, achieving a more refreshed look. Dr. Hove calls eyelid rejuvenation the cosmetic surgery that yields "the biggest return on your investment." This relatively simple procedure can transform your appearance for years to come.
