Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)

Upper eyelid blepharoplasty at Atlanta Face & Body is performed by Dr. Elizabeth Whitaker, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon with fellowship training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery from Tulane University. The procedure addresses upper eyelid hooding — the gradual descent of excess skin over the upper lids that can impair peripheral vision, create a tired appearance, and add apparent years to the face.

During the procedure, incisions are made precisely within the natural crease of the upper eyelid, concealing the resulting fine scar within the lid fold once healed. Dr. Whitaker removes or repositions excess skin, underlying orbicularis oculi muscle, and protruding orbital fat as appropriate for each patient's anatomy, producing a refreshed and open-eyed result without an operated appearance.

The procedure is performed at the practice's AAAHC-accredited in-office surgical facility at 3200 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, under local anaesthesia with optional sedation. Recovery typically involves swelling and mild bruising for seven to fourteen days, with most patients comfortable returning to work within one to two weeks. Final results are visible once residual swelling resolves at approximately six weeks.