Eyelid Surgery

Dark circles and puffiness under your eyes and sagging eyelid skin can make you look fatigued and frazzled. Men and women visit Dr. Louis Cutolo for eyelid surgery in Staten Island from Brooklyn, Queens, throughout New York City, and Holmdel, NJ, to achieve a more rested, youthful, and open-eye appearance.

Take the first step to restoring your face’s more youthful appearance. Request a consultation online, or call us today at (718) 720-9400 to schedule a visit.

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Before & After Eyelid Surgery Case 109 View #1 View in Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens, NY
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Case #109

This 53 year old female did not like the excess skin in her upper eyelids and thought that she looked tired.  She wanted to undergo a procedure that would remove some of the skin and give her a refreshed and natural look. After a thorough consultation, we decided upon an upper eyelid blepharoplasty. The procedure involves rem... Read More
Before & After Eyelid Surgery Case 208 View #1 View in Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens, NY
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Case #208

This is a 51 year old female who thought that she appeared tired.  She also disliked the excess skin that was developing in her neck and contributing to the development of jowls.  She wanted to refresh her look and address a few issues at the same time - in order to regain her more youthful appearance. During the discuss... Read More
Before & After Eyelid Surgery Case 53 View #1 View in Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens, NY
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Case #53

This is a 64 year old female who did not like the tired look that she developed over the years.  The excess skin in her upper eyelids and the drooping of her brow bothered her and she wanted to have a "refreshed" look.  After discussing her options, it was decided that an upper blepharoplasty and endotine brow... Read More
Before & After Eyelid Surgery Case 128 View #1 View in Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens, NY
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Case #128

This 69 year old female disliked the excess skin that was present in her upper eyelids as well as the "bags" in her lower eyelids.  She also wanted to undergo other facial rejuvenation procedures in order to obtained a fully refreshed look.After a consultation discussing all of her options, she decided to proceed with ey... Read More
Before & After Eyelid Surgery Case 179 View #1 View in Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens, NY
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Case #179

This is a 58-year-old female who disliked her upper eyelid appearance...she wanted to reduce the excess skin to obtain a more youthful appearance.  She also sought to improve the outer fullness on her brow.  What was most important to her was that she did not want to change the shape of her eyelid and wanted a natural and refreshed... Read More
Before & After Eyelid Surgery Case 217 View #1 View in Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens, NY
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Case #217

This is a 48 year old female who disliked her lower eyes.  She thought that they made her look tired and did not coincide with her youthful demeanor.  She wanted to reduce the puffiness as well as  the fine wrinkles that were present - those detracted from her otherwise youthful appearance.  During the consultation,... Read More
Before & After Eyelid Surgery Case 46 View #1 View in Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens, NY
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Case #46

This is a 42 year old female disliked the excess skin in her upper eyelids and complained that she was told that she constantly looked tired.  She came to the office looking for a solution with a minimal amount of downtime.After a thorough consultation, it was decided that she should undergo an endotine brow lift and an upper eyel... Read More
Before & After Eyelid Surgery Case 45 View #1 View in Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens, NY
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Case #45

This 43 year old female was unhappy because she thought that the extra skin in her upper eyelids made her look tired.  After a thorough examination it was shown to her that the excess skin was only part of the problem.  She also had "lateral hooding" of her brow.  This refers to the excess fullness on the outer portio... Read More

Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Eyelid Surgery?

You may benefit from eyelid surgery, technically called blepharoplasty, if you want to:

  • Correct under-eye hollows and puffiness
  • Minimize wrinkles and sagging on your eyelids
  • Improve vision impaired by exceptionally heavy, “hooded” eyelids

Dr. Cutolo also frequently combines eyelid surgery with a second procedure, such as a brow lift for a more complete aesthetic solution.

To view the results of some of our satisfied eyelid surgery patients, visit our Photo Gallery.

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Your Eyelid Surgery Procedure

If you are having upper eyelid surgery, Dr. Cutolo typically performs the procedure in his office, using local anesthesia to keep you comfortable throughout your procedure. Lower eyelid procedures are usually performed in a hospital using either local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia. For the upper eyelids, Dr. Cutolo makes tiny incisions in the natural creases of your eyelids, hiding them so scars are practically invisible. After removing excess fatty tissue, he tightens loose skin and may make adjustments to the muscles.

For the lower eyelids, the incision is completely hidden and fat is removed as well. If needed, Dr. Cutolo uses laser technology to smooth your lower eyelid wrinkles and reduce excess skin. Excess skin can also be reduced with a procedure called a “skin pinch.” Dr. Cutolo may also recommend adding BOTOX® Cosmetic to your eyelid surgery to minimize lines and wrinkles in the crow’s feet area. The procedure usually takes 1 to 3 hours. Dr. Cutolo will discuss these options during the consultation and recommend which will give you the best and longest-lasting results!

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Meet Dr. Louis C. Cutolo Jr.

A board-certified plastic surgeon in Staten Island, Dr. Louis Cutolo, Jr. is an active member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and a Fellow of the... read on

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Recovery After Eyelid Surgery

By resting and limiting your movements, you can heal more quickly. Some patients experience minor discomfort from the procedure, which can be alleviated with oral medication. Using cold compresses will help to minimize discomfort and any swelling or bruising. After one week, you will return to Dr. Cutolo’s office, where he will remove your stitches and check your progress.

Eyelid Surgery Results and Benefits

Just a few weeks after eyelid surgery, swelling and bruising are usually gone, revealing naturally beautiful results. Patients typically look more alert and rested. In place of sagging, puffy upper eyelids and bags under the eyes, they now have youthfully firm skin around the eyes and smoothly contoured eyelids.

Eyelid Surgery FAQ

How painful is eyelid surgery?

Eyelid surgery is not especially painful. Patients are generally sore for the first few days and can take oral medication to enhance their comfort.


What’s the best age to have eyelid surgery?

The “best” age for eyelid surgery is when lax skin has descended onto the upper eyelids or puffy bags have formed under the eyes, making you look tired. These concerns are usually related to aging but can be due to genetics in younger people.


Is the surgery worth it?

Most patients consider eyelid surgery “worth it” because recovery is relatively easy and the results are rewarding and natural looking.


Will the surgery make me look younger?

Eyelid surgery opens up the eye area, which helps patients look refreshed and more youthful.


Will I have noticeable scars?

Dr. Cutolo places the incisions in the crease of the upper eyelids, within the lower eyelids, or along the lower lash line, where the resulting fine scars are not noticeable.


Is the procedure safe?

When performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Cutolo who performs the surgery in a fully accredited hospital or surgery center on a carefully screened patient, eyelid surgery is considered safe.

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