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4,059

before & after photo sets

Compare the starting point as carefully as the blepharoplasty result.

$3,359

ASPS’s page, upper lids

No year on the page. The cost guide shows what practices post, one price at a time.

10–14 days

Presentable in public, ASPS

Downtime is not the same as a settled result. The recovery guide goes week by week.

333

publishing practices

Active practices with blepharoplasty photos published on Afters.

Blepharoplasty before and after photos from practices across the U.S.

Begin with the before. Look for a starting point that resembles yours, then check the angle, lighting, timing, and practice that published the result.

Practice-publishedBlepharoplasty result at Kismet Iorio Surgical Sculpting in Salt Lake City, UTResultKismet Iorio Surgical SculptingSalt Lake City, UTPractice-publishedBlepharoplasty before at Manning Facial Plastic Surgery in Bountiful, UTBeforeBlepharoplasty after at Manning Facial Plastic Surgery in Bountiful, UTAfterManning Facial Plastic SurgeryBountiful, UTPractice-publishedBlepharoplasty before at Eyelid Center of Utah in Heber City, UTBeforeBlepharoplasty after at Eyelid Center of Utah in Heber City, UTAfterEyelid Center of UtahHeber City, UTPractice-publishedBlepharoplasty result at Eric W. Cerrati, MD, FACS in Salt Lake City, UTResultEric W. Cerrati, MD, FACSSalt Lake City, UTPractice-publishedBlepharoplasty result at Amara Med Spa in St. George, UTResultAmara Med SpaSt. George, UTPractice-publishedBlepharoplasty before at Still Canyon Plastics in Holladay, UTBeforeBlepharoplasty after at Still Canyon Plastics in Holladay, UTAfterStill Canyon PlasticsHolladay, UTPractice-publishedBlepharoplasty result at John L Clayton MD in Cottonwood Heights, UTResultJohn L Clayton MDCottonwood Heights, UTPractice-publishedBlepharoplasty result at Kismet Iorio Surgical Sculpting in Salt Lake City, UTResultKismet Iorio Surgical SculptingSalt Lake City, UTPractice-publishedBlepharoplasty before at Manning Facial Plastic Surgery in Bountiful, UTBeforeBlepharoplasty after at Manning Facial Plastic Surgery in Bountiful, UTAfterManning Facial Plastic SurgeryBountiful, UTPractice-publishedBlepharoplasty result at Eyelid Center of Utah in Heber City, UTResultEyelid Center of UtahHeber City, UTPractice-publishedBlepharoplasty result at Eric W. Cerrati, MD, FACS in Salt Lake City, UTResultEric W. Cerrati, MD, FACSSalt Lake City, UTPractice-publishedBlepharoplasty result at John L Clayton MD in Cottonwood Heights, UTResultJohn L Clayton MDCottonwood Heights, UT
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Read these photos well

What to look for in blepharoplasty photos.

  1. 01

    The upper lid crease

    Look for a crease that sits naturally, with enough lid skin left that the eye does not look hollow.

  2. 02

    Hooding

    See how much skin hangs toward the lashes in the before, and how much lid shows in the after with the eyes open.

  3. 03

    Under-eye bags

    For lower lid surgery, compare the puffiness below the eye and the shadow under it.

  4. 04

    The same lighting

    Light from above deepens under-eye shadows and makes bags look bigger. Trust pairs lit the same way.

  5. 05

    The brows

    Higher brows make eyes look more open on their own. If the brows moved, ask whether a brow lift was part of the case.

Where these results come from

4,059 blepharoplasty results from 333 practices in 36 states.

Most results by state

  • California1,088
  • Utah515
  • Florida370
  • Texas246
  • Georgia245

Most results by practice

Sorted by how many results each practice has published on Afters.

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What the research says, before you compare practices.

Every answer names its source. Each guide shows the prices, studies and patient videos behind it.

Who it suits

What does eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) fix, and what can’t it fix?

Eyelid surgery, called blepharoplasty, treats sagging upper-lid skin that can impair vision, fatty puffiness, bags under the eyes, drooping lower lids that show white below the iris and excess lower-lid skin, ASPS says. AAFPRS says it can’t change dark circles, fine lines or sagging eyebrows.

Eyelid surgeries in the US in 2023, an Aesthetic Society estimate

113,996

Of those, in people 51 to 64, Aesthetic Society

54,678

Before eyelid surgery: the full guide

What it costs

How much does eyelid surgery cost?

ASPS’s cost page gives an average of $3,359 for upper eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) and $3,876 for lower, but it shows no year and leaves out anesthesia and the operating room. The Aesthetic Society says $3,387 from 2022 data.

ASPS’s page, upper lids

$3,359no year on the page

ASPS’s page, lower lids

$3,876no year on the page

Eyelid surgery cost: the full guide

Recovery

How long is eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) recovery?

Cleveland Clinic says most people feel good enough to go back to their usual routine a week or two after eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), and that complete recovery usually takes a few months. ASPS says most patients are presentable to the public in 10 to 14 days.

Presentable in public, ASPS

10–14days

Stitches out, by page

3–14days

Eyelid surgery recovery: the full guide

Look again for starting point, consistency, and timing.

You know more now. Compare several blepharoplasty results from each practice and ask what made each one possible.

Practice-publishedBlepharoplasty result at John L Clayton MD in Cottonwood Heights, UTResultJohn L Clayton MDCottonwood Heights, UTPractice-publishedBlepharoplasty result at Kismet Iorio Surgical Sculpting in Salt Lake City, UTResultKismet Iorio Surgical SculptingSalt Lake City, UTPractice-publishedBlepharoplasty before at Manning Facial Plastic Surgery in Bountiful, UTBeforeBlepharoplasty after at Manning Facial Plastic Surgery in Bountiful, UTAfterManning Facial Plastic SurgeryBountiful, UTPractice-publishedBlepharoplasty result at Eyelid Center of Utah in Heber City, UTResultEyelid Center of UtahHeber City, UTPractice-publishedBlepharoplasty result at Eric W. Cerrati, MD, FACS in Salt Lake City, UTResultEric W. Cerrati, MD, FACSSalt Lake City, UTPractice-publishedBlepharoplasty result at John L Clayton MD in Cottonwood Heights, UTResultJohn L Clayton MDCottonwood Heights, UTPractice-publishedBlepharoplasty before at Manning Facial Plastic Surgery in Bountiful, UTBeforeBlepharoplasty after at Manning Facial Plastic Surgery in Bountiful, UTAfterManning Facial Plastic SurgeryBountiful, UTPractice-publishedBlepharoplasty result at Eyelid Center of Utah in Heber City, UTResultEyelid Center of UtahHeber City, UTPractice-publishedBlepharoplasty result at Eric W. Cerrati, MD, FACS in Salt Lake City, UTResultEric W. Cerrati, MD, FACSSalt Lake City, UTPractice-publishedBlepharoplasty result at John L Clayton MD in Cottonwood Heights, UTResultJohn L Clayton MDCottonwood Heights, UTPractice-publishedBlepharoplasty result at Eyelid Center of Utah in Heber City, UTResultEyelid Center of UtahHeber City, UTPractice-publishedBlepharoplasty result at Eric W. Cerrati, MD, FACS in Salt Lake City, UTResultEric W. Cerrati, MD, FACSSalt Lake City, UT
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Bring the questions, a short prep list, and one page for the answers you want to remember. Save it to your phone or print it before the consultation.

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Questions for my Blepharoplasty consultation

Personal planning edition

  1. 1Which of the things I see around my eyes would this operation change, and which would it leave as they are?
  2. 2Which lids is your price for, and does it include anesthesia, the facility and follow-up visits?
  3. 3Which dates should I plan around for work, driving, exercise and being seen in public after my operation?
  4. 4Which lids would you operate on, and what exactly would you do to each one?
  5. 5Is this price for both upper lids, and does it include the surgeon, the facility and anesthesia?

Before you go

  • Bring a current medication, supplement, allergy, and health history list.
  • Save a few Blepharoplasty results that show what you like and what you do not want.

Notes to bring home

  • The plan, in my own words
  • The result they believe is realistic
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Research on appearance bias

Appearance shapes how people are treated.

It can affect

  1. facial balance

  2. perceived age

  3. rested appearance

  4. first impressions

  5. photo confidence

  6. self-perception

  7. social confidence

  8. quality of life

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Decide how far you would travel for the right work.

Compare several results from each practice. Then check the provider, consultation, travel, and follow-up plan.

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Answer the questions the photos cannot.

Use these answers for a first pass. A qualified surgeon still needs to examine you, hear what you want, and explain the tradeoffs.

Are these Blepharoplasty before and after photos real?+

Each result is tied to the practice that supplied or published it. Afters does not independently verify every consent record, image history, surgeon, or outcome. If a case matters to you, ask the practice who performed it, when the photos were taken, and whether the patient gave permission for publication.

When are Blepharoplasty after photos usually taken?+

The useful after photos are taken once swelling has settled, often well after the 1-2 weeks downtime window. Early afters can look tight, high, or puffy. Ask when every photo was taken.

What should I look for in Blepharoplasty before and after photos?+

Start with befores that share relevant features, then compare open eyes, same expression, upper lid crease, lower lid smoothness. Published examples help you form questions; they do not verify the treating provider or predict your outcome.

Will my Blepharoplasty results look like these?+

Your anatomy, skin, and treatment plan shape the outcome. Use these photos to find a direction, then ask a surgeon what is realistic for you.

How do I find a surgeon whose blepharoplasty work fits me?+

Open the profile that published a result you like and compare several examples. Then ask who treated each case, whether it is comparable to yours, and how the image was documented.

Keep doing the homework

A result is only one part of the decision.

01

Understand the real cost

Typical range: $3,500–$9,000. See what moves a quote up or down.

02

Picture the recovery

Plan around roughly 1-2 weeks. Learn how healing changes what you see.

03

Find the work near you

Compare results from practices in your area.

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