New York Blepharoplasty: Less Downtime, Great Results
Blepharoplasty patients in NYC choose Dr. Sam Rizk for his minimally invasive approach that removes excess eyelid skin and fat, smooths puffiness, and restores crisp upper‑lid creases. Combining advanced visualization with microsurgical precision, his eyelid surgery in New York rejuvenates both appearance and peripheral vision while offering shorter anesthesia time, rapid healing, and discreet scars.
What Is Blepharoplasty?
Often called an eyelid lift, blepharoplasty is a precise eyelid surgery that removes redundant skin, protruding fat, and lax muscle from the upper or lower lids to erase puffiness, hooding, and vision obstruction. In Dr. Rizk’s Manhattan private operating suite, blepharoplasty patients benefit from microsurgical methods that preserve eyelid character while restoring comfort, sharper sightlines, and balanced facial contours, helping eyes appear brighter, smoother, and years younger in a single outpatient procedure.
Upper Blepharoplasty
Upper blepharoplasty focuses on removing excess skin and small fat pockets that cause hooding or heaviness on the upper eyelid. Dr. Rizk refines the natural eyelid crease through a hidden incision, restoring a bright, rested appearance while preserving eye shape and ethnic identity, with rapid recovery.
Lower Blepharoplasty
Lower blepharoplasty targets under‑eye bags and loose skin that create a tired look. Using a transconjunctival approach, Dr. Rizk removes or repositions fat and tightens support tissues without visible scarring. The result is a smoother, firmer contour that blends seamlessly with the cheek for youthful harmony.
Ethnic Blepharoplasty
Ethnic blepharoplasty respects individual cultural features while addressing puffiness or folds that obscure the eyes. Dr. Rizk customizes incision placement, lid crease height, and fat management to enhance definition without westernizing appearance, delivering refreshed, natural results that honor each patient’s heritage and facial balance.
Revision Blepharoplasty
Revision blepharoplasty corrects asymmetry, scarring, or functional problems stemming from previous eyelid surgery. Combining advanced imaging and micro‑surgical methods, Dr. Rizk restores proper lid position, removes residual bulges, and camouflages prior incisions, helping patients regain comfort, confidence, and an aesthetically pleasing, stable long‑term outcome.
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What Issues Can Eyelid Surgery Address?
Lower blepharoplasty and/or upper blepharoplasty can improve the appearance and function of the eyes by correcting the following:
- Droopiness, puffiness, and/or bags under the eyes
- Excess fat that manifests as puffiness in the upper lids
- Sagging or lax skin that results in skin folds and disrupts the natural eyelid contour, and may impair vision
- Droopiness of the lower lids which may lead to visible white spots below the irises
How to Qualify for Eyelid Surgery – Are You a Candidate?
To be a good candidate for eyelid surgery in NYC, you should meet several key criteria for safety and optimal results.
- Are in good general health, without medical conditions that could impair healing or increase surgical risks.
- Have healthy facial tissue and good skin elasticity, which helps contribute to a smooth, natural-looking result.
- Are bothered by drooping upper lids, puffiness, or excess skin under the eyes that may impair vision.
- Do not have serious eye conditions, such as glaucoma or severe dry eye, that could complicate surgery.
- Hold realistic expectations about what the procedure can achieve and understand the potential final outcomes.
- Are a non-smoker, as smoking significantly hinders healing and increases the risk of postsurgical complications.
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Benefits of Eyelid Surgery With the Best Blepharoplasty Surgeon NYC
An eyelid lift can improve your appearance and eye function. Working with the best eyelid surgeon in New York City, Dr. Rizk, also means additional benefits, such as:
- Reduced scarring with his advanced surgical technique
- The procedure can be done in less than an hour
- Minimal downtime
- Youthful-looking results
How Is Blepharoplasty in New York Performed?
Dr. Rizk’s eyelid surgery procedure is usually performed in 45 minutes and can be combined with a facelift or neck lift to raise the eyebrows or reduce the appearance of wrinkles, crow’s feet or dark circles under the eyes.
Dr. Rizk’s blepharoplasty NYC eyelid lifts are performed under general anesthesia or a combination of sedation and local anesthesia. He carefully marks your skin to indicate where excess skin and fat pads will be removed. Once done, he makes carefully placed incisions along the natural folds of the eyelid to ensure that the incisions are unnoticeable once they’ve healed.
Lastly, tissue glue or sutures are applied to help reshape and smooth out the area around the eyelids.
How does Dr. Rizk’s blepharoplasty technique differ from the traditional approach to eyelid rejuvenation?
Dr. Rizk’s technique for upper blepharoplasty and lower blepharoplasty is based on achieving natural results and avoiding the “hollow eye look”. To achieve this, Dr. Rizk carefully removes some fat while also sculpting the remaining tissue with a laser and repositioning it to fill increases at the border of the eye and cheek region. He also uses a laser to sculpt fat pads, and his incisions in the upper eyelid curve upward to lift the corner hoods.
In the lower lids, Dr. Rizk favors fat pad reduction through the scarless transconjunctival approach and fat sculpting with a laser to achieve a natural contour.
Surgery Recovery and Results
After your eyelid surgery in Manhattan, Dr. Rizk will give you specific instructions on how to take care of your healing face. Most patients are able to return to their usual activities within one week – looking more refreshed and youthful.
In most cases, some mild pain is experienced post-surgery, but this is easily managed with over-the-counter pain medication. Following Dr. Rizk’s recovery instructions will ensure a quick recovery and optimal healing.
Associated Risks
A certain degree of risk is expected with all surgeries, and this includes eyelid surgery. These potential complications include:
- Adverse reaction to anesthesia
- Infection
- Increased dry eye
- Temporary inability to close your eyes fully
Dr. Rizk will help you understand the benefits and potential risks during your initial consultation so you can make an informed decision.
Why Choose Dr. Rizk for Eyelid Surgery?
With over 25 years of surgical experience and thousands of successful blepharoplasty cases, Dr. Sam Rizk maintains a complication rate under 1%. Procedures are performed in his AAAASF accredited Manhattan facility, and his excellence is recognized by more than twenty consecutive years as a Castle Connolly “Top Doctor”. Patients praise his meticulous artistry and attentive, personalized care throughout their journeys.
- Double board certification in facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology
- Scar concealing transconjunctival approach for seamless lower‑lid rejuvenation
3D imaging ensures personalized planning and precise, predictable outcomes
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Dr. Rizk was voted by his peers as a Top Doctor in 2025 – For the 21th consecutive year!
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Dr. Rizk featured in Town & Country Magazine as one of the masters of the subtle lift and tweak that will turn back time
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does blepharoplasty in New York City cost?
New York blepharoplasty cost is usually discussed during consultation once the patient’s desired results and suitability is determined. Additional factors that will influence blepharoplasty cost include the surgeon’s experience and qualification, other professional service fees, facilities and aftercare.
What are the signs of aging eyelids?
Our skin quality changes with age. It becomes more wrinkled, puffy and saggy.
What are some contraindications to having eyelid surgery?
If you have a history of thyroid disease, dry eye, or any other ophthalmological disorder, then you need to be evaluated for medical clearance before consideration for the procedure.
What does blepharoplasty do and how long does it last?
Eyelid surgery can rejuvenate the eyes by removing excess skin and fat that results in droopy lids. Results are typically long-lasting – up to 15 years!
How do I choose a blepharoplasty surgeon in NYC?
Your best choice is to look for a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon with experience in your desired procedure with a portfolio of blepharoplasty before and after results.
What is laser eyelid surgery?
Dr. Rizk uses a Fraxel-CO2 laser to cut and change some of the tissue during laser eyelid surgery. This helps cut and sculpt muscle and fat while also aiding in smoothing the skin under the eyelids. The laser eyelid surgery reduces bruising and swelling and is part of Dr. Rizk’s rapid recovery protocol.
What is the upper blepharoplasty incision?
The upper lid operation should always have a fine, hairline incision placed in the normal crease of the eyelid where it will be mostly out of sight. Drooping skin on the outer aspect of the eye in the region of smile wrinkles can also be included in the excision. Dr. Rizk has modified his excision of the later excess hooding to lift the corner upwards and open the eye, as opposed to the curve-down approach, bringing the eyebrow down.
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By Dr. Sam S. Rizk, M.D., FACS.
Dr. Rizk is a double-board-certified facial plastic surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty surgery and is a recognized expert on the latest advances in facial plastic surgery techniques. He performs a range of facial plastic surgeries at his New York practice.