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.
Refine, Refresh & Restore
Enhance Your Natural Expression
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. 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, natural, and long-lasting.
- 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
Designed to remove excess skin and fat from the upper lids, this procedure restores a smooth, youthful contour and helps open the eyes for a more refreshed appearance. It’s ideal for patients struggling with heaviness or hooding of the upper lids.
Lower Eyelid Lift
Lower eyelid surgery targets puffiness, wrinkles, and under-eye bags by tightening the skin and redistributing or removing excess fat. Dr. Wes ensures the results are subtle, natural, and enhance your facial harmony.
Is Eyelid Surgery Right for You?
Eyelid surgery is an excellent option for anyone who feels their eyes look tired, droopy, or aged, even with adequate sleep and skincare. The procedure can correct sagging skin, puffiness, or creases that make the eyes appear smaller or weary. During your consultation, Dr. Wes will assess your facial structure and design a treatment plan that achieves natural, harmonious results.
- Men and women with droopy or puffy eyelids
- Those with fine lines or skin laxity around the eyes
- Individuals with vision interference due to excess upper-lid skin
- Patients seeking subtle, natural rejuvenation
- Those in good health with realistic goals and expectations
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.