Blepharoplasty – Upper & Lower Eyelid Surgery

Blepharoplasty in Tucson, AZ

Upper & Lower Eyelid Surgery with Dr. Sofia Rubbani

The eyes are often one of the first areas to show changes with age. Loose upper eyelid skin, puffiness, under-eye bags, and changes in the delicate tissues around the eyes can create a tired or heavy appearance even when you feel well-rested. Blepharoplasty, also known as eyelid surgery or an eyelid lift, is a surgical procedure designed to rejuvenate the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both while preserving the natural shape and character of your eyes.

At Tucson Cosmetics, blepharoplasty is performed by Dr. Sofia Rubbani, a Board-Certified Ocular Surgeon with more than 20 years of experience in ocular, oculoplastic, and cosmetic surgery. Her specialized understanding of the anatomy surrounding the eyes allows her to approach eyelid surgery with particular attention to balance, function, tissue preservation, and natural-looking results.

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What Is Blepharoplasty?

Blepharoplasty addresses age-related or structural changes affecting the upper and lower eyelids. Depending on your anatomy and concerns, surgery may involve carefully removing or repositioning excess skin and fat and refining the tissues surrounding the eyes.

Blepharoplasty may help improve:

  • Loose or excess upper eyelid skin
  • Heavy-looking upper eyelids
  • Puffiness around the eyes
  • Prominent under-eye bags
  • Loose or crepey lower eyelid skin
  • Changes in eyelid contour associated with aging
  • A tired or aged appearance around the eyes

Every eye area is different. Rather than applying the same surgical approach to every patient, Dr. Rubbani evaluates the eyelids, brows, underlying fat, skin quality, facial proportions, and surrounding structures before recommending a treatment plan.

Upper Blepharoplasty

Upper blepharoplasty focuses on excess or sagging tissue of the upper eyelids. With age, upper eyelid skin can gradually become loose and begin to fold over the natural eyelid crease. In some patients, this creates a heavy or tired appearance; in more pronounced cases, excess tissue may also affect the visual field. During upper eyelid surgery, Dr. Rubbani carefully removes an appropriate amount of excess tissue through an incision positioned within the natural upper eyelid crease. Placement within the crease helps the incision become discreet as it heals.

The goal is not to dramatically change the eyes, but to create a more open and refreshed appearance while maintaining each patient’s natural eyelid shape.

Upper Blepharoplasty May Address:

  • Excess upper eyelid skin
  • Heavy or hooded eyelids
  • Loss of a defined eyelid crease
  • Upper eyelid puffiness
  • An aged or tired appearance around the eyes

For patients whose concerns involve the position of the eyelid itself rather than primarily excess skin, Dr. Rubbani may evaluate whether ptosis repair is more appropriate or whether the procedures should be combined.

Lower Blepharoplasty

Lower blepharoplasty is designed to improve changes beneath the eyes, including prominent bags, excess skin, and irregularities in the lower eyelid contour. Under-eye aging is not always simply a matter of having “too much” tissue. Fat distribution, volume loss, skin laxity, and the relationship between the lower eyelid and cheek can all influence how the area looks. For this reason, Dr. Rubbani takes a tissue-conscious approach to lower eyelid surgery. Depending on the patient’s anatomy, treatment may involve removing or repositioning fat, carefully addressing excess skin, or combining surgery with regenerative techniques when appropriate.

Incisions may be positioned inside the lower eyelid when only internal tissue needs to be addressed, or discreetly beneath the lash line when excess skin also requires treatment.

Lower Blepharoplasty May Improve:

  • Under-eye bags
  • Lower eyelid puffiness
  • Loose or wrinkled lower eyelid skin
  • Uneven lower eyelid contours
  • A persistently tired appearance

For patients who have only a small amount of loose lower eyelid skin without significant fat bulging, a more conservative pinch blepharoplasty may sometimes be appropriate.

Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty

Some patients experience aging changes in both the upper and lower eyelids. In these cases, upper and lower blepharoplasty can be performed together to rejuvenate the entire eye area while maintaining balance between the upper and lower lids. Combining the procedures can address multiple concerns during one surgical plan, including upper eyelid heaviness, excess skin, under-eye bags, and lower eyelid laxity. The decision to treat one or both areas is based on your individual anatomy and goals rather than age alone.

Why Choose Dr. Sofia Rubbani for Blepharoplasty?

The eyelids are anatomically complex, and even very small surgical changes can influence the shape, expression, and function of the eyes. Dr. Sofia Rubbani brings a background specifically centered around the eye area to cosmetic eyelid surgery. She is a Board-Certified Ocular Surgeon and Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery with advanced experience in ocular, oculoplastic, and cosmetic procedures and more than two decades of clinical experience. Her approach to blepharoplasty emphasizes:

Surgical Precision for Natural-Looking Eyelid Rejuvenation

Choosing the right surgeon for your upper and lower lid blepharoplasty is a deeply personal decision. Dr. Rubbani combines decades of advanced surgical experience with an exceptionally gentle touch, delivering refined, natural-looking results that enhance your unique facial features. Her commitment to precision ensures beautiful outcomes with significantly minimal downtime compared to other providers.

The Difference: Meticulous Planning & Gentle Expertise

Dr. Rubbani has dedicated her career to perfecting eyelid surgical treatments. What sets her practice apart is an unwavering commitment to detail:

  • Comprehensive Pre-Operative Mapping: Every procedure begins with a thorough, hands-on consultation. Dr. Rubbani uses precise calipers to take detailed measurements, a meticulous process that can take up to one full hour. This ensures every incision and contour is mapped to her exacting (and exquisite) standards of perfectionism.
  • Decades of Refined Skill: Her technical mastery has been honed over years of dedicated practice, allowing her to treat delicate eyelid tissues with unparalleled care.

Faster Recovery & Superior Post-Operative Care

We believe exceptional results require equally exceptional aftercare. Our commitment to your well-being extends well beyond the operating room:

  • Hands-On Daily Support: Our post-operative care is highly proactive, with daily check-ins to ensure your recovery stays on track.
  • Remarkable Pain Management: Thanks to Dr. Rubbani’s ultra-gentle surgical technique and extensive expertise, her patients typically experience only mild post-surgical sensitivity. In fact, she has never needed to prescribe narcotic pain medication for blepharoplasty recovery; over-the-counter Tylenol is almost always sufficient.
  • Advanced Healing Supplements: To further expedite your recovery, we offer targeted supplementation designed to speed up the healing process, reducing swelling and promoting optimal tissue repair.

Your Vision, Your Identity: Holistic Healing

Your face is not just about aesthetics; it is intrinsically linked to your emotional and mental well-being. Dr. Rubbani approaches every case with full-spectrum expertise, ensuring that your mind and body heal in harmony. She understands that feeling confident in your reflection is a vital part of the recovery journey.

This is her promise to you: Uncompromising surgical excellence, compassionate daily care, and a results-driven approach that prioritizes your safety, comfort, and long-term satisfaction. Choose the expert who treats your face and your overall well-being, with the profound respect it deserves.

Blepharoplasty Before & After Results

Real patient results are an important part of understanding what eyelid surgery can and cannot accomplish. Our before-and-after gallery includes Tucson Cosmetics patients who have undergone:

  • Upper blepharoplasty
  • Lower blepharoplasty
  • Combined upper and lower blepharoplasty
  • Laser blepharoplasty
  • Blepharoplasty combined with brow or facial rejuvenation procedures

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Individual results vary, and your consultation with Dr. Rubbani is the best way to understand what may be achievable for your anatomy.

Are You a Candidate for Blepharoplasty?

Blepharoplasty may be appropriate if you are bothered by excess eyelid skin, under-eye bags, puffiness, or other age-related changes around your eyes. Good candidates are generally in good overall health and have realistic expectations about what eyelid surgery can achieve. During your consultation, Dr. Rubbani will also determine whether your concern originates primarily from the eyelids or whether another issue, such as brow position, ptosis, volume loss, or skin quality is contributing to the appearance.

This distinction is important because not every “droopy eyelid” requires the same procedure.

Blepharoplasty vs. Ptosis Repair

Blepharoplasty and ptosis repair are different procedures. Blepharoplasty primarily addresses excess skin, fat, and other cosmetic changes affecting the eyelids. Ptosis repair addresses an eyelid that sits lower than it should because of the structures responsible for elevating the eyelid. Some patients have one condition, while others have both. Dr. Rubbani evaluates eyelid position and surrounding tissue during consultation to determine which approach is appropriate.

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Blepharoplasty Recovery

Recovery varies according to whether upper, lower, or combined eyelid surgery is performed and the extent of the procedure. Swelling and bruising are expected during the early healing period and gradually improve. Patients receive detailed postoperative instructions regarding compresses, incision care, activity, makeup, contact lenses, and follow-up appointments. The majority of patients are comfortable returning to work and normal social activities within approximately 7–10 days, although some residual swelling can remain. Incisions continue to mature and fade over time, and the eye area continues to refine during the following weeks and months.

Combining Blepharoplasty with Other Procedures

The eyelids are only one component of the upper face. In some patients, addressing another area at the same time can create a more balanced result. Depending on your anatomy and goals, blepharoplasty may be considered alongside:

Combination treatment is never automatically necessary. Dr. Rubbani will recommend only the procedures relevant to the concerns identified during your evaluation.

Frequently Asked Questions About Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty can provide long-lasting improvement, although surgery does not stop the natural aging process. Skin quality, genetics, lifestyle, sun exposure, and changes in surrounding facial tissues can all influence how the eye area changes over time.

Upper blepharoplasty primarily addresses excess skin, heaviness, and fullness of the upper eyelids. Lower blepharoplasty focuses on concerns beneath the eyes, such as under-eye bags, excess skin, and lower eyelid contour. Some patients benefit from treating both areas.

Dr. Rubbani’s approach emphasizes preserving the patient’s natural anatomy and eye shape. The objective is a refreshed appearance rather than creating an obviously altered or “operated” look.

Upper blepharoplasty incisions are generally positioned within the natural eyelid crease. Lower blepharoplasty may be performed through an incision inside the lower eyelid or through a fine incision beneath the lash line, depending on what needs to be corrected.

Many patients plan approximately 7–10 days away from work and social activities. Bruising and swelling vary between patients and may take longer to resolve completely.

Yes. When both the upper and lower eyelids contribute to an aged or tired appearance, they may be treated during the same surgical plan if Dr. Rubbani determines that combination surgery is appropriate.

“Eyelid lift” is a commonly used term for blepharoplasty, although the procedure does not necessarily involve literally lifting the eyelid. Blepharoplasty reshapes excess skin, fat, and surrounding tissue to improve the appearance of the upper or lower eyelids.

It depends on the cause. Excess upper eyelid skin may be treated with blepharoplasty, while true eyelid ptosis can require ptosis repair. Brow descent can also contribute to heaviness around the eyes. Dr. Rubbani evaluates these structures individually before recommending surgery.

Schedule a Blepharoplasty Consultation in Tucson

If loose upper eyelid skin, under-eye bags, puffiness, or other changes around your eyes are bothering you, a consultation can help determine whether upper blepharoplasty, lower blepharoplasty, or another approach is appropriate. Meet with Dr. Sofia Rubbani at Tucson Cosmetics in Tucson, Arizona for an individualized evaluation of your eyelids, surrounding facial anatomy, and treatment options.

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*Individual Results may vary and no guarantees can be made.

**Results may vary. Unless noted otherwise, testimonials provided are patients of Tucson Cosmetics who have undergone completed treatment(s.) Before and after images reflect real results from real patients, although individual results may vary. Statements estimating treatment duration and the amount of treatments required are based on the typical experience of patients of Tucson Cosmetics, however, duration and amount of treatments needed may vary per client. A guarantee is neither provided nor implied.