Facial Plastic Surgeon / Procedures / Face / Eyelid Surgery
Looking to rejuvenate tired, sagging, or aging eyes? Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Dino Elyassnia offers custom eyelid surgery in San Francisco (blepharoplasty) to restore a vibrant, naturally rested appearance. Whether addressing drooping upper eyelids, under-eye bags, or tear trough hollowness, Dr. Elyassnia uses advanced surgical techniques to deliver seamless, age-appropriate results while preserving your natural features.
Blepharoplasty addresses both cosmetic aging and functional issues around the upper and lower eyelids. Key benefits include:
Removes excess sagging skin and muscle from the upper lids to open up the eyes, lighten heavy eyelids, and smooth natural eyelid contours. Incisions are hidden within the natural crease.
Targets under-eye bags, fine wrinkles, and puffiness. Using either a transconjunctival (inside the lid) or subtle subciliary incision, lower eyelid fat is repositioned or excised to smooth the tear trough area.
Creates a defined upper eyelid crease while preserving ethnic identity and respecting natural anatomy.
Eyelid surgery in San Francisco may be performed alone or alongside procedures like a brow lift, ptosis correction, or fat grafting to enhance overall harmony and address deeper structural concerns.
Upper eyelids: A discreet incision in the natural crease removes or adjusts skin and fat.
Lower eyelids: Incision is made either inside the lid or just below the lashes to reposition or remove fat.
Anesthesia: Performed under local anesthesia with light sedation or in an accredited surgical center, based on your plan.
Dr. Elyassnia takes a conservative, precision-based approach with every blepharoplasty in San Francisco to deliver natural, age-appropriate results without looking "overdone."
While both procedures rejuvenate the eye area, blepharoplasty and brow lift target different concerns. Blepharoplasty focuses on removing excess skin, fat, and puffiness from the upper or lower eyelids, addressing drooping eyelids and under-eye bags for a more alert appearance. A brow lift, on the other hand, elevates sagging brows, smooths forehead wrinkles, and softens frown lines. In many cases, these procedures can be combined for more comprehensive facial rejuvenation. During your consultation, Dr. Elyassnia will help determine which procedure blepharoplasty in San Francisco or brow lift best suits your unique anatomy and aesthetic goals.
Ideal candidates are in good health and bothered by sagging eyelids, puffiness, or impaired vision due to eyelid skin. During your consultation, Dr. Elyassnia will assess your goals, eyelid anatomy, and even screen for dry eye symptoms or ptosis to ensure optimal safety and outcomes.
Dr. Elyassnia thoroughly evaluates your medical and eye health history to reduce risks and ensure the safest, most effective outcome.
Looking for subtle improvements without surgery? Dr. Elyassnia also offers:
These may be used as stand-alone options or to enhance surgical results.
Dr. Dino Elyassnia is a board-certified plastic surgeon who combines elite fellowship training with an artistic eye for natural facial rejuvenation.
Incisions are carefully placed in natural eyelid creases to minimize visibility.
Many patients enjoy results that last for years, with natural aging continuing gradually.
Yes—especially if upper eyelid skin is obstructing your sight.
Dr. Elyassnia screens for dry eye conditions to determine if surgery is appropriate and safe.
Yes—options like a brow lift or Botox can complement your blepharoplasty in San Francisco beautifully.
Yes, eyelid surgery is frequently paired with other cosmetic procedures for a more comprehensive facial rejuvenation. Many patients choose to combine it with a facelift, neck lift, or brow lift to address overall facial aging, or a rhinoplasty to balance their facial features. Dr. Elyassnia will customize a treatment plan based on your aesthetic goals during your consultation.
Rather than simply removing under-eye fat, fat repositioning redistributes fat into hollow tear troughs for a smooth, youthful transition from lid to cheek.
Upper eyelid surgery lasts 7–10 years or longer, while lower blepharoplasty results are often permanent as removed fat pads rarely return.
