I wasn’t looking for a dramatic change, just something to help me look more refreshed, and that’s exactly what I got. My eyes look brighter and more awake while still feeling completely natural. I found Dr. Wes while searching for eyelid surgery near me, and the entire process exceeded my expectations.
Enhance Your Natural Expression
Blepharoplasty / Eyelid Surgery in San Francisco
Your eyes are one of the first features people notice, often reflecting how rested and vibrant you feel. Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, focuses on improving the upper and lower eyelids by addressing excess skin, smoothing delicate areas, and reducing puffiness or under-eye bags. Blepharoplasty may involve the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both depending on your anatomy and aesthetic goals. The result is a brighter, more refreshed look that still feels like you.
Dr. Wes approaches each procedure with precision and balance, enhancing your natural features while maintaining your unique character. Discover how eyelid surgery can help you look more awake, confident, and naturally rejuvenated.
Before & after results
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Benefits of Eyelid Surgery
Over time, gravity, genetics, and sun exposure can cause drooping lids or puffy under-eye bags that make you look tired or older than you feel. Eyelid surgery restores a bright, open look to your eyes—helping your entire face appear younger and more energetic. Dr. Wes uses refined, modern techniques to create results that are beautiful and designed for durable, natural-looking improvement.
- Eliminates sagging upper eyelids that age or obscure the eyes
- Reduces puffiness and under-eye bags for smoother skin
- Brightens and refreshes the overall facial appearance
- Improves eyelid symmetry and definition
- Enhances vision when excess skin obstructs sight
- Minimal recovery time with small, hidden incisions
Types of Eyelid Surgery
Upper Eyelid Lift / Upper Blepharoplasty
Upper eyelid heaviness is not always only an eyelid issue. Dr. Wes also evaluates brow position and facial balance to determine whether eyelid surgery, brow lift, or another plan is most appropriate.
Lower Eyelid Lift / Lower Blepharoplasty
Lower blepharoplasty can address under-eye bags or puffiness when they are related to lower eyelid fat, skin laxity, or contour changes. During consultation, Dr. Wes evaluates whether surgery, skin treatment, or another approach best fits the concern
What Dr. Wes Evaluates During Your Consultation
A comprehensive consultation is an important part of planning successful eyelid surgery. During your visit, Dr. Wes will carefully evaluate the structure of your eyes, eyelids, brows, and surrounding facial features to determine the most effective approach for achieving your goals. This personalized assessment helps ensure natural-looking results while addressing both cosmetic concerns and functional considerations.
Together, you'll discuss your aesthetic goals, review treatment options, and learn what to expect throughout recovery. Dr. Wes takes the time to answer questions and determine whether upper blepharoplasty, lower blepharoplasty, eye bag surgery, or a combination of procedures may be the best fit for your needs.
- Upper eyelid skin excess and the degree of hooding or heaviness present
- Lower eyelid bags or puffiness caused by excess fat or tissue changes
- Eyelid symmetry to ensure balanced, natural-looking results
- Brow position and its impact on the appearance of the upper eyelids
- Skin quality and laxity around the eyes and surrounding facial areas
- Your goals, risks, recovery expectations, and candidacy for eyelid surgery
Eyelid Surgery FAQs
Wes Plastic Surgery
Dr. Ari Wes
Dr. Ari Wes is an Ivy League–trained plastic surgeon specializing in aesthetic surgery of the face, breast, and body, with a particular emphasis on facial aesthetics. His research has been supported by funding from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation, and he has published extensively in peer-reviewed medical journals.
Dr. Wes was influenced early by his grandfather, Dr. Gil Gradinger, a plastic surgeon who practiced in San Francisco beginning in 1963. Observing a career built on consistency, judgment, and long-term patient relationships helped shape Dr. Wes’s own values around craftsmanship, thoughtfulness, and individualized care. In addition to his clinical work, he remains actively involved in surgical education and innovation. Dr. Wes sees patients at Wes Plastic Surgery in San Francisco, offering a refined, highly personalized approach to aesthetic surgery.