Are You a Candidate for Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)?

Every cosmetic and reconstructive procedure starts with an honest conversation about whether it's right for you. Here's what to consider before booking a consultation with Dr. Gideon Maresky.

What Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty) Involves

Eyelid lift surgery to remove excess skin and fat from the upper and lower eyelids
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Candidate Information

Good candidates have excess eyelid skin, bags under the eyes, or drooping eyelids that affect their appearance or vision.
Good candidates have excess eyelid skin, bags under the eyes, or drooping eyelids that affect their appearance or vision.

When Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty) May Not Be Right for You

Dr. Maresky takes a conservative approach and will honestly advise if a procedure is not the best path forward. You may not be a candidate if you:

  • Have unrealistic expectations about what surgery can achieve
  • Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy soon
  • Have active infections or unmanaged chronic conditions
  • Are a current heavy smoker unwilling to quit before surgery
  • Are primarily seeking surgery to meet someone else's expectations

The Best Way to Know

Even if you check every box above, the only way to know for certain whether Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty) is right for you is through an in-person examination and honest conversation with Dr. Gideon Maresky. He will assess your anatomy, discuss your goals, and recommend the most appropriate approach — even if that means advising against surgery.

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