Eyelid Surgery — A Minor Procedure That Delivers Major Results

Certain areas of the body are vulnerable to premature aging — and eyelids definitely check this box. Given the level of exposure, it’s little wonder that this delicate skin is among the first to lose its structure, leading to eyelids that droop down.

The good news is that the experienced and skilled team at Vivida Dermatology offers blepharoplasty — a minor surgery that delivers major results.

Here, we explore why eyelid surgery continues to top cosmetic surgery lists each year in the United States — it was number 5 in 2025, with nearly 120,000 procedures.

Why eyelids droop

To appreciate what we accomplish during a blepharoplasty, let’s look at what commonly occurs when eyelids age.

In general, the primary culprit behind drooping upper eyelids is the loss of elasticity and tone in your skin. Two factors contribute to this:

1. Less collagen and elastin production as you age —production declines by 1-1.5% a year starting in early adulthood
2. Photoaging — ultraviolet rays break down existing collagen fibers in your skin

As a result of this structural loss, your upper eyelids start drooping lower and lower with each passing year. 

As a result of the loss of support, the thin layer of fat in your eyelids can shift, exacerbating the overall aging effect.

Finally, muscles in your eyelids can weaken, contributing to the overall sagging effect.

Opening your eyes with eyelid surgery

At Vivida Dermatology, we offer upper eyelid surgery only. (We can point you in the right direction for the less commonly performed lower eyelid surgery.)

Just as no two people age exactly the same way, no two upper eyelid surgeries are exactly the same. Yet, they all can:

• Remove excess skin
• Move or remove fat deposits
• Smooth out underlying muscles
• Tighten tissues that support your skin from below

Most people benefit from some combination of the above, and the only way to determine which combination would work best for you is to sit down with one of our specialists.

Benefits of blepharoplasty

Eyelid surgeries deliver dramatic results with relatively minor changes. Additional benefits include:

• Eyelid surgery is outpatient surgery — you’re in and out in a few hours
• We perform your blepharoplasty here in our offices
• You can get back to your routine in a week or two

There may be some longer social downtime as the swelling and bruising go down, but your patience will be rewarded as your eyes emerge.

If you’d like to see for yourself how eyelid surgery can turn back the years and open your eyes back up again, please contact us at one of our offices located in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada, as well as St. George, Utah.