Beverly Hills Eye and Brow Lifts
The eyes are usually the first feature people notice, and among the first to show age. Hooded upper lids, under-eye bags, dark hollows, and a heavy or descending brow can make the whole face look tired even when you feel anything but. Refreshing this area calls for a light, precise hand and an understanding of how the eyes, brow, and midface work together.
Dr. Ben Talei is a dual board-certified facial plastic surgeon whose published research on deep plane facial anatomy and lift vectors informs his approach to the upper face and eyes. He completed his residency at Columbia, Cornell, and New York Presbyterian, served as chief resident under renowned facial plastic surgeon Dr. Steven Pearlman, and holds dual fellowship training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. You can read more about Dr. Talei and his published research.
“The eyes carry expression. The goal is never to erase that — only to lift away the tiredness so you look like a rested version of yourself.” — Dr. Ben Talei
A Volume-Preserving Approach to the Eyes and Brow
Much of what reads as aging around the eyes is not excess to be removed — it is volume that has descended and hollows that have formed as the face changes. This is why Dr. Talei favors techniques that reposition and preserve tissue rather than simply cutting it away. In lower eyelid surgery, fat is often repositioned to smooth the transition to the cheek rather than removed, and the same philosophy that guides his deep plane facelift work — restoring descended volume rather than relying on excision — carries into the periorbital area. When the brow or temporal region contributes to the heaviness, a focused temporal brow lift can elevate the outer brow through hidden incisions for a naturally open, rested eye.
What Eyelid and Brow Surgery Can Address
Surgery around the eyes and brow can correct or improve a range of concerns: heavy or hooded upper eyelids, excess upper-lid skin that interferes with the lashes or vision, puffy under-eye bags, dark hollows beneath the eyes, a drooping eyelid margin, and a low or descending brow that crowds the upper lids. Because these features are interconnected, Dr. Talei evaluates them together rather than in isolation.
Procedures for the Eyes and Brow
Dr. Talei tailors and combines procedures based on each patient’s anatomy and goals:
For patients whose concerns extend into the midface and temporal region, these procedures are frequently combined with an AuraLyft or deep plane facelift, which itself improves lower-eyelid hollows by restoring descended volume.
Who Is a Candidate for Eyelid or Brow Surgery?
These procedures may be right for you if you are bothered by:
- Hooded or heavy upper eyelids, or excess skin near the lashes
- Puffy bags or dark hollows beneath the eyes
- A drooping eyelid margin that makes the eye look smaller or asymmetric
- A low or descending brow that crowds the upper lids
- A persistently tired appearance despite feeling rested
What to Expect From Your Procedure
Care begins with a consultation in which Dr. Talei evaluates the eyes, brow, and surrounding structures together and recommends the combination that will look most natural. Most eyelid and brow procedures take one to two hours, use incisions hidden in the natural creases of the eye or within the hairline, and can often be performed under local anesthesia.
Many patients are back to daily life within a few days, with swelling and bruising settling over the following one to two weeks as the refreshed, rested result emerges.
Frequently Asked Questions About Eyelid and Brow Surgery
- Will eyelid surgery leave a visible scar? Incisions are placed in the natural crease of the upper lid or, for lower-lid work, often inside the eyelid with no external scar, so healing is discreet.
- Why reposition fat instead of removing it? Removing too much fat can create a hollow, aged look over time. Repositioning preserves volume and creates a smoother, more natural transition to the cheek.
- What is the difference between a brow lift and eyelid surgery? Eyelid surgery addresses the lids themselves, while a brow lift elevates a low or heavy brow. When the brow is the source of upper-lid hooding, lifting it produces a more natural result than removing lid skin alone.
- What is ptosis repair? Ptosis repair corrects a drooping upper-eyelid margin by tightening the underlying muscle, which is different from removing excess skin.
- How long is recovery? Most patients return to daily activities within three to five days, with residual swelling and bruising resolving over one to two weeks.
- Can these be combined with a facelift? Yes. Eyelid and brow procedures are frequently combined with an AuraLyft or deep plane facelift for balanced rejuvenation of the upper face.
Why Patients Choose Dr. Talei for Eyelid and Brow Surgery
- A Deep Plane Authority: His published research on facial anatomy and volume repositioning informs a natural approach to the eyes and brow.
- Volume-Preserving Technique: Fat is repositioned rather than removed to avoid a hollow, over-operated look.
- Whole-Upper-Face Planning: The lids, brow, and temporal region are evaluated together for harmonious results.
- Hidden Incisions: Concealed in the lid creases or hairline for discreet healing.
- Comfort-Focused Care: Many procedures are performed under local anesthesia with a quick recovery.
“Around the eyes, restraint is everything. A millimeter is the difference between rested and overdone.” — Dr. Ben Talei
Schedule Your Eyelid or Brow Lift Consultation in Beverly Hills
Refreshing the eyes and brow rewards the experience of a surgeon with a precise, conservative hand. At the Beverly Hills Center for Plastic & Laser Surgery, patients throughout Los Angeles work directly with Dr. Ben Talei to plan natural, rested results. To take the first step, request a consultation with Dr. Talei.
