Eyelid and Brow Surgery
Eyelid and brow surgery in Scottsdale with Dr. Victoria Aimé begins with evaluating your upper and lower eyelids, eyelid position, brow position, eye health, facial anatomy, and the specific changes you would like to address.


Changes around the eyes can come from several different structures, and the area that bothers you does not always identify the procedure that will help. Excess upper eyelid skin, upper eyelid position, brow position, under-eye bags, hollowing, facial volume loss, and differences between the two sides can all affect the appearance of the eyes.
Upper blepharoplasty removes excess upper eyelid skin and may address excess or prominent fat when appropriate. If the upper eyelid itself sits too low, ptosis repair may be performed. A brow lift can address brow position when it contributes to heaviness around the upper eyes. Lower blepharoplasty can address concerns such as under-eye bags, excess skin, hollowing, and lower eyelid support. Facial fat grafting may also be used to restore volume around the eyes, temples, or cheeks when volume loss contributes to the overall appearance.
During your consultation, your upper and lower eyelids, upper eyelid position, brow position, eye health, facial proportions, volume distribution, and goals are evaluated together. Depending on your anatomy and concerns, upper blepharoplasty, lower blepharoplasty, ptosis repair, brow lift, and facial fat grafting may be performed individually or combined as part of the same surgical plan. The consultation also helps distinguish concerns these procedures can improve from those they do not directly treat, such as skin pigmentation or some fine lines and wrinkles.
What you need to know
Every procedure and treatment we offer is thoughtfully designed to meet your unique goals, lifestyle, and anatomy. Below, you’ll find key details about what to expect—from how the procedure works to recovery guidance and ideal candidacy—so you can feel informed, confident, and empowered at every step of your journey.
Upper Blepharoplasty
• Approximate surgery time: 1 hour
• Anesthesia: Local (awake) or general (asleep)
• Setting: In-office or outpatient surgery center
• Scarring: Hidden in the upper eyelid crease
• Recovery: 1–2 weeks
Lower Blepharoplasty
• Approximate surgery time: 1–3 hours
• Anesthesia: General (asleep)
• Setting: Outpatient (go home same day)
• Scarring: None (internal approach) or placed just beneath lash line
• Recovery: 1–2 weeks
Brow Lift (if combined)
• Approximate surgery time: 1–2 hours
• Anesthesia: General (asleep)
• Setting: Outpatient (go home same day)
• Scarring: Hidden in the hairline
• Recovery: 1–2 weeks
Upper Blepharoplasty
• Brightens and opens the eyes
• Removes hooded, heavy skin
• Enhances symmetry
• Allows better makeup application
• Creates a more alert and refreshed look
Lower Blepharoplasty
• Reduces under-eye bags and puffiness
• Smooths wrinkles and crepey skin
• Repositions or removes excess fat
• Improves contour beneath the eyes
Brow Lift (if combined)
• Elevates sagging brows
• Improves forehead lines and furrows
• Enhances the effect of upper eyelid surgery
• Restores youthful brow shape and position
During your consultation, Dr. Aimé will carefully evaluate your eyelid anatomy, brow position, and skin quality. Based on this assessment and your personal goals, she will recommend a customized treatment plan.
You may be a good candidate if you:
• Are in good overall health
• Do not use nicotine products or are willing to stop for at least 6 weeks before and 6 weeks after surgery
• Have no serious eye conditions
• Have sagging skin, puffiness, or prominent fat around the eyes
• Want to reduce signs of tiredness or aging around your eyes
• May benefit from combining blepharoplasty with a brow lift

An overview of the procedure

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The total cost of surgery varies based on several factors, including the complexity of the procedure, operating time, anesthesia requirements, and the surgical facility used.
Our consultation fee is $150 and includes a comprehensive evaluation, surgical planning discussion, and personalized recommendations.
This estimate generally includes:
- Surgeon’s fee
- Anesthesia services
- Surgical facility costs
- CosmetAssure complication coverage
A personalized, exact quote is provided after your consultation, once your surgical plan has been tailored to your anatomy, goals, and priorities.
We believe sharing realistic pricing ranges helps patients decide whether a consultation is the right next step.
Dr. Aimé partners with you during your consultation to determine the surgical approach best suited to your anatomy, aesthetic goals, and long-term outcome. Because every surgical plan is individualized, pricing reflects the customized strategy required to safely and effectively achieve your desired result. Surgical investment may vary within the listed ranges depending on procedural complexity, operative time, implant or device selection, revision needs, and any adjunctive procedures recommended during consultation.
Common surgical variations include:
- Upper blepharoplasty - $3,900 - $6,300
- Lower blepharoplasty - $8,100 - $9,900
- Upper and lower blepharoplasty - $12,300 - $14,400
- Upper blepharoplasty, brow lift - $8,100 - $13,000
- Upper blepharoplasty, lower blepharoplasty, brow lift - $20,500 - $21,400
- Upper blepharoplasty, brow lift, fat grafting to face - $11,800 - $19,500
- Upper blepharoplasty, lower blepharoplasty, brow lift, fat grafting to face - $28,200 - $31,700
Pricing listed on this website is intended as a general estimate and is subject to change. A personalized quote is provided after consultation once your treatment plan has been finalized. While estimates are designed to account for anticipated surgical expenses, certain third-party costs may be billed separately depending on the procedure and facility requirements. Please note that anesthesia providers and surgical facilities may not participate in financing programs offered through our office and may require separate payment arrangements prior to surgery.
Additional items that may be recommended as part of your surgical care — and that we aim to account for when preparing your quote — can include post-surgical garments, dressing supplies, and long-acting local anesthetics.
Additional fees related to anesthesia services, accredited surgical facilities, pathology, laboratory testing, medical clearances, prescriptions, and postoperative garments may apply separately and are generally not included in your estimate.
All routine postoperative appointments related to your surgery are provided at no additional charge.
Surgical quotes are valid for 90 days from the date they are provided. To secure pricing, the procedure must be booked within this time frame; the surgical date itself may be scheduled beyond 90 days, based on availability and patient preference.
A $500 surgical reservation fee is due at the time of booking and is applied toward your total surgical cost.

Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve gathered answers to some of the most common questions our patients ask about this procedure. Whether you’re just starting your research or preparing for surgery, this section is here to help you feel informed and confident every step of the way.
The eyelid skin usually heals exceptionally well. In an upper blepharoplasty procedure, the scar is hidden in the eyelid crease and is typically barely perceptible. A lower blepharoplasty that requires skin to be removed and muscle tightening will have a scar placed just below the lash line. If only fat is removed or transposed in the lower blepharoplasty and there is no need for skin removal, the procedure can typically be performed through the back of the eyelid resulting in no visible scar.
Neuromodulators, such as Botox, can be used as a non-surgical method to raise the outer portion of the eyebrow by relaxing the muscle that pulls this part of the brow down. Typically, it will raise the eyebrow 1 to 4 millimeters and can lift excess upper eyelid skin a small amount. If your outer eyebrows are asymmetric, placing neuromodulator in the tail of the lower brow can be a way to improve symmetry as well.
Aging, in general, is dependent on a combination of factors including genetics, lifestyle choices and experiences (such as exercise, diet, smoking, etc.) and sun exposure. While genetics passed down from your mother and father does play a large role in how you will age, it is not the complete picture in terms of what to expect. Being healthy in other aspects of your life will help offset premature aging to some degree. That said, if one or both of your parents had droopy eyelids, there is a reasonable chance that you will too. In some people, this occurs early in life while in others it occurs later in life. Regardless of age, a blepharoplasty is an excellent way to brighten the appearance of your eyes.
Eyelid surgery should not significantly change your vision. However, we typically recommend against getting new glasses for approximately 6 months after eyelid surgery to allow swelling to resolve and any minor vision changes to stabilize.
An upper blepharoplasty is designed to remove excess eyelid skin and fat, but it will not correct the position of the upper eyelid margin much (aside from unweighting it). If the upper eyelid lash line covers the majority of the iris (colored part of the eye) or even the pupil (the black central portion of the eye), you may have a condition called blepharoptosis (pronounced blef-ah-ro-toe-sis). This condition is quite common with aging and is due primarily to the upper eyelid muscle getting overly stretched out or lax. In order to correct this, the upper eyelid muscle needs to be re-tightened. An upper blepharoplasty is usually performed at the same time if needed because both use the same incision along the upper eyelid crease. If you suspect that you have blepharoptosis, this condition is best treated with a specialized eye surgeon called an oculoplastic surgeon. We are happy to refer you to one of our trusted colleagues if you would like.
It is exciting to be able to put makeup on your eyelids after having excess skin and fat removed. Once your incisions are well healed, you should be able to begin using eye makeup again. Typically this occurs about 2 to 3 weeks after the procedure. Just be certain to remove the makeup very gently as the incisions are still gaining strength for approximately 6 weeks after surgery.
The incisions and sutures following eyelid surgery are very delicate. For this reason, it is advised to wait until your incisions are healed before resuming contact lens use. Plan on wearing glasses for approximately 2 to 4 weeks after the procedure.
Eyelid surgery should not affect typical permanent eyeliner tattoos. The upper blepharoplasty incision is usually 7 millimeters or more away from the lash line while the lower blepharoplasty incision is placed below the lash line on the lower eyelid and placement can be tailored to avoid interfering with existing permanent eyeliner.
Unfortunately, eyelid surgery can make dry eye symptoms worse. If you have dry eye, please be sure to tell your surgeon to ensure that skin removal during the procedure is conservative. Patients are typically given artificial tears in the forms of drops, gels and/or ointment after eyelid surgery. In patients with dry eyes at baseline, it will be important to use these and any other medications your ophthalmologist recommends to ensure that the cornea remains moist.
It is generally advisable to wait at least 6 months between laser refractive surgery (e.g. LASIK or PRK) for vision and eyelid surgery. This is because both procedures increase the risk of dry eye symptoms and when performed within a short timespan of each other, can significantly increase this risk and the severity of symptoms. For this same reason, laser refractive surgery and blepharoplasty are not performed at the same time.
Generally, eyelid surgery is considered cosmetic. If you have blepharoptosis or severe excess eyelid skin that impairs your vision, insurance may cover the procedure. Usually this requires a special vision test that is performed at an oculoplastic surgeon's office.
Patients that have blepharoptosis ("lazy eye") or conditions that affect the eye, such as Sjögren's syndrome, thyroid eye disease, severe dry eye, are best cared for by an oculoplastic surgeon.
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