Parker Center for Plastic Surgery
122 East Ridgewood Ave
Paramus, NJ 07652
Phone: (201) 967-1212
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.–7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.–2 p.m. (medical spa only)
Eyelid Surgery
Procedure Snapshot
In Paramus, New Jersey, eyelid rejuvenation surgery at Parker Center for Plastic Surgery can help you look more refreshed and youthful by removing excess skin to open the eyes and smoothing puffy circles under the eyelids.
Cost & Recovery
- $7,300 to $11,645*
- Patients typically return to normal activities within 7 to 10 days after surgery.
Quick Facts
- BOTOX® Cosmetic or filler injections can temporarily reduce signs of aging around the eyes.
- Lower eyelid surgery can involve fat grafting to smooth out sagging skin under the eyes.
- Upper eyelid surgery focuses on reducing excess skin to open up the eyes.
- 113,229 patients had eyelid lift surgery in 2019.**
*Refer to our Pricing page for details.
**Statistical information listed here is drawn from 2019 The Aesthetic Society data.
Women and men visit Parker Center for Plastic Surgery for blepharoplasty, often called eyelid surgery, from Ridgewood and throughout Bergen County, North New Jersey, and surrounding areas to look refreshed and more youthful.
If the eyes are the windows to the soul, you may be wondering why you look so much older than you feel. Well, the eyelids are also the doorway to our personal interactions. The structures around our eyes, such as eyebrows and eyelids (surgeons call this the “periorbital” area), send nonverbal messages.
Others interpret the shape of our periorbital structures as friendly, happy, youthful, angry, sad, or tired. When we greet other people, our eyes meet to initiate and monitor our conversations. Our emotions and attentiveness, and therefore our interactions with others, are usually communicated through our eyes.
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How Does Aging Affect the Eye Area?
As we age, our faces change in predictable ways. Our skin and the soft tissues beneath it lose some of their key biochemical components, such as collagen and elastin. This loss of structural integrity allows gravity, in addition to years of facial expression, to loosen and stretch the skin and the underlying soft tissues, such as fat, muscle, and tendons. Clean, crisp youthful-appearing eyelids with a smooth contour extending from the lower eyelashes to the cheek become altered, causing shadows and give a tired, aged appearance.
Feel Confident
About Your Procedure
Our cosmetic consultations include plenty of time with Dr. Parker, our patient care coordinator, and our imaging specialist. Once your procedure is booked, our nurse educator will meet with you for a special 1-hour pre-op education session.
Request a Consultation Your Education SessionHow Can I Make My Eyes Look Younger Without Surgery?
In considering treatment options for the periorbital area, we first think of nonsurgical options. Neurotoxins such as BOTOX® Cosmetic and Dysport® can be used to elevate the outer aspect of the eyebrows, softening wrinkles between the eyebrows and in the forehead. Injectable fillers can be used to plump out the depression in the tear trough area on the lower eyelids and create better blending from the lower eyelid into the cheek. Crepiness and discoloration of the lower eyelid skin may be improved to a certain extent with skincare products, a chemical peel, or laser resurfacing.

What Are My Surgical Options for Younger-Looking Eyes?
During your initial consultation, Dr. Parker will review options for periorbital (eyelid) rejuvenation, which will likely include eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty. He can perform procedures on the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both during the same operation. Dr. Parker will be able to determine which procedure or procedures will help you get the results you want while still looking naturally younger and more refreshed.

Upper Eyelid Procedures
Excess skin of the upper eyelid is probably the earliest and most common sign of facial aging, causing a tired, sad look. Upper eyelid surgery procedures are relatively simple and can be very effective for helping you look younger, well-rested, and more alert. Options include procedures to lift and remove excess skin that has begun to sag over and around the upper eyelid, removal of muscles that contribute to premature wrinkling and brow furrows, or a combination of procedures to improve the overall appearance of your face.
Lower Eyelid Procedures
Lower eyelid surgery can address sagging or drooping skin around the lower eyelids, remove or reposition fat that has “herniated” and caused puffiness underneath your eyes, or tighten the skin and lift the tendons around the lower eyelids. The procedure(s) that Dr. Parker performs to improve the appearance of the lower eyelid area vary significantly among individual patients. Dr. Parker will help you decide on the best option for you based on your goals and his evaluation of the structure and appearance of your skin, fat, muscle, and eyelid/cheek junction.
Our Signature
Rapid Recovery Program
Our surgical procedures, anesthesia, medications, and aftercare are tailored to minimize post-operative discomfort and accelerate recuperation.
Learn MoreWhat Is My Next Step?
To meet with Dr. Parker and his team in Paramus, New Jersey, and find out how eyelid surgery and other facial rejuvenation options can revitalize your look, request a cosmetic consultation using our online form or call (201) 967-1212 for an appointment.