Blepharoplasty can address excess upper-eyelid skin, selected eyelid fat deposits, structural under-eye bags and certain lower-lid skin concerns. It does not automatically correct eyebrow descent, true eyelid ptosis, pigmentation, crow's feet or cheek-volume loss. Dr. Bouraoui Kotti assesses the upper lids, lower-lid tone, tear troughs, eyelid closure and eye-surface health before recommending surgery or an alternative.
A potential candidate has a defined structural eyelid concern, realistic expectations and a medical profile suitable for surgery and anaesthesia. The consultation reviews dry-eye symptoms, contact-lens use, previous eye procedures, thyroid or eye disease, medications, smoking, brow position and eyelid closure. People with an active eye condition or symptoms affecting vision may need ophthalmic assessment before cosmetic eyelid surgery is considered.
Upper blepharoplasty removes a measured amount of excess skin and, when indicated, reshapes selected fat through an incision planned within the natural upper-eyelid crease. Hooding caused mainly by a low brow or drooping caused by eyelid ptosis requires a different diagnosis and may need a different procedure.
Lower blepharoplasty treats anatomical concerns such as protruding lower-lid fat pads, a pronounced lid–cheek junction and selected skin laxity. It is not a universal treatment for dark circles, thin skin, crow's feet, fluid-related morning puffiness or cheek-volume loss.
| Approach | When it may be considered | Incision |
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| Transconjunctival | Prominent fat pads with little or no skin excess | Inside the lower eyelid, with no external skin scar |
| Subciliary | Fat-pad treatment with selected skin correction or additional lower-lid access | Immediately below the lash line |
The choice is anatomical, not cosmetic preference alone. Fat can be repositioned toward the tear trough or conservatively removed. If the lower eyelid needs additional support, a canthal-support procedure may be discussed. The operative plan is individualized after an in-person examination.
Upper and lower eyelid surgery can be performed together when concerns affect both areas and the patient is a suitable candidate. Combining them does not mean the same technique is used on every lid; incision placement, fat management, skin treatment and any need for lower-lid support remain anatomy-specific.
Bruising, swelling, temporary tightness, tearing, light sensitivity and dry-eye symptoms can occur early in recovery. Contact-lens use, exercise, work and social activity should resume only according to the personalized post-operative plan. Healing speed and the point at which the result can be assessed vary with the technique, tissue quality and individual response.
Lower blepharoplasty cost in Dubai depends on the surgical approach, whether fat is repositioned or removed, the need for skin correction or eyelid support, anaesthesia, accredited-facility requirements and case complexity. Searches for lower lid blepharoplasty cost, eye lid surgery cost or plastic surgery eye lift pricing may refer to different treatment scopes, so the anatomy and planned operation must first be clarified. An examination is required before an accurate written quotation can be provided.
Upper blepharoplasty addresses hooded upper-lid skin and selected upper fat pads. Lower blepharoplasty addresses under-eye bags, the lid–cheek transition and selected lower-lid skin excess. They can be performed separately or together, but neither substitutes for an eyebrow lift in Dubai, pigment treatment or volume restoration when those are the primary concerns.
Before-and-after photographs should use comparable lighting, angle, expression and follow-up timing. Look specifically at the under-eye contour, lid position and transition into the cheek rather than expecting changes to unrelated pigmentation or facial lines. Previous cases illustrate a surgeon's work but cannot predict an individual result.
Potential risks include bleeding, infection, dry-eye symptoms, asymmetry, scarring, difficulty closing the eyes and lower-lid malposition; rare complications can be serious. People comparing top rated blepharoplasty surgeons should verify recognized credentials, current Dubai licensing, experience with transconjunctival and external lower-eyelid approaches, accredited operating facilities, complication planning and post-operative follow-up. Cosmetic eye surgery can overlap with oculoplastic concerns, so symptoms involving vision, eyelid function or the eye surface may require coordinated ophthalmic assessment. Ratings alone do not establish superiority or suitability. Surgical procedures carry risks, results vary per individual and consultation is required.
