Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery in Palm Springs & Palm Desert, CA

The choice between upper, lower, or combined eyelid surgery depends on your specific concerns.

Upper eyelid surgery may be recommended if you notice drooping upper lids that make your eyes look tired or interfere with your vision. Lower eyelid surgery can address puffiness, under-eye bags, or loose skin below the eyes. Some patients also benefit from both procedures to refresh the entire eye area.

A consultation with Dr. Lombardo will involve a physical evaluation and a discussion of your goals to determine the most appropriate approach.

Eyelid surgery duration varies depending on whether you have upper eyelid surgery, lower eyelid surgery, or both. 

Surgery on the upper or lower eyelids alone generally takes 45 minutes to an hour. If the upper and lower eyelids are addressed during the same session, the procedure may take 1.5 to 2.5 hours.

Your individual treatment plan and whether additional procedures are performed simultaneously can influence the total surgical time. Most eyelid surgeries are performed on an outpatient basis, allowing you to return home the same day.

Yes, eyelid surgery can often improve vision problems caused by sagging or drooping upper eyelids.

When the skin of the upper eyelids becomes excessively loose, it can hang over the lash line and obstruct the visual field, particularly the upper and outer areas. Upper eyelid surgery removes the excess tissue, allowing for a clearer, unobstructed line of sight.

During your consultation, Dr. Lombardo may perform a visual field test to determine whether surgery could improve your eyesight.

Preparing for eyelid surgery begins with following Dr. Lombardo’s preoperative instructions carefully.

You may be asked to avoid certain medications, supplements, or activities that could increase bleeding or bruising risks. It’s also important to stop smoking several weeks before surgery to ensure proper healing.

Arrange for someone to drive you home and assist you during the first day or two after surgery. Set up your recovery area with cold compresses, prescribed medications, and easy access to essentials.

Attending your preoperative appointments and communicating any health changes to Dr. Lombardo will support a smooth experience.

Blepharoplasty is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries performed every year because it delivers great results, and the risks are very low.

As with any surgery, potential risks include:

• Excessive bleeding
• Poor wound healing
• Reaction to anesthesia

Specific to this surgery, risks include injury to the eye muscles, difficulty closing your eyelids, and potential dry eye. These are all rare thanks to Dr. Lombardo’s expertise, training, and experience as a board-certified surgeon. 

The shape of your eyes will not change. All that Dr. Lombardo changes is the laxity or sagginess of your eyelids and some of the surrounding skin.

Blepharoplasty can be combined with other procedures. For example, you could have liposuction performed on an area you’ve been seeking to contour.

While you wouldn’t want to have any non-surgical treatments that approach the eye area, such as BOTOX® Cosmetic injections, you could address your double chin with a KYBELLA® treatment. Restylane® Lyft injections can also mask the tendons and blood vessels that are becoming more pronounced on the backs of your hands.

Our patients are surprised at how easy their recovery is after this surgery with Dr. Lombardo. Making diligent use of the cold compresses we provide decreases the amount of swelling, bruising, and pain you experience.

Eyelid surgery recovery is easier than many other cosmetic surgeries.

The changes and rejuvenation made by Dr. Lombardo with eyelid surgery are permanent. The excess skin she removes is gone for good, and repositioned fat won’t move back to its former location. If she tightens loose muscles that have allowed your eyelids to droop, those changes are forever as well.

You may have some new sagging as you continue to age, but your eyelids will do so from a much younger starting position. You’ll enjoy your new eyes for the rest of your life.