Eyelid Surgery

What Is Eyelid Surgery?

Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, addresses the changes that can make the eyes appear older or tired, including loose skin, sagging upper eyelids, and puffy or baggy lower eyelids. Dr. Greco evaluates the upper and/or lower eyelids along with the rest of the facial features to create an individualized treatment plan designed to achieve a natural, refreshed appearance.

Which Eyelid Surgery Is Right for You?

For patients with loose, crepe-like or sagging upper eyelid skin.

For patients with puffy or baggy lower eyelids caused by excess skin, fat or tissue.

For patients with aging changes affecting both the upper and lower eyelids.

What Can Eyelid Surgery Improve?

Eyelid surgery can improve several of the changes that contribute to an aging or tired-looking appearance.

Excess eyelid skin can be removed to create a flatter, firmer eyelid contour.

Upper blepharoplasty can address skin that droops or sags toward the lash line.

Lower blepharoplasty can address excess fat, skin and tissue beneath the eyes.

By improving the contours around the eyes, eyelid surgery can help create a brighter, more refreshed appearance.

Complete Your Facial Rejuvenation

Eyelid surgery can be combined with other facial procedures for a harmonious result:

Facelift

Lifts and tightens sagging skin of the face and jowls.

Brow/Forehead Lift

Smooths forehead creases and elevates the brow.

Rhinoplasty

Reshapes the nose to balance facial proportions.

Am I a Good Candidate?

Eyelid surgery is one of the most popular anti-aging procedures performed on adults over 35. You may be a suitable candidate if you have loose or crepe-like eyelid skin, upper eyelid skin that droops or sags over the lash line, or puffy or baggy lower eyelids. Candidates should also be in good physical health and have reasonable expectations for improvement.

The Eyelid Surgery Process

Pre-Surgery

Before scheduling surgery, you will consult with Dr. Greco to discuss your needs and desired cosmetic outcome. He will examine your upper and/or lower eyelids and the rest of your facial features and use this information to develop your individualized treatment plan.

Day of Surgery

On the day of surgery, you will receive medication to help you relax and prevent you from feeling pain. Dr. Greco will make small marks on your eyelids to guide him during the procedure.

Surgery

Dr. Greco makes small incisions on the eyelids and, through these incisions, removes excess fat, skin and tissue. The remaining skin is tightened to create a flatter and firmer eyelid contour before the incisions are closed with tiny sutures.

Eyelid Surgery

“He made me feel better about myself”

Betty

Could not be happier! Every encounter I had was so easy

I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Greco and his team! Every encounter I had was so easy and everything went so well. I could not be more pleased with the results! I definitely recommend Dr. Greco and his staff.

KaylaPedrick

posted on February 26, 2021

Dr. Greco and Betsy took great care of me!

My experience was far beyond what I was expecting! I don’t know how to describe it; I am just really amazed! I am so thankful I chose Dr. Greco to do my surgery. His professionalism and expertise is amazing!

nancymagulias

posted on April 9, 2021

Completely Natural Results

I love my results. Dr Greco came highly recommended by a family who has seen him for years. I can see why they love him so much. I would come back in a minute if I needed another procedure because the results are so natural.

lauraeg1125

posted on June 11, 2021

All my questions were answered

The experience of a facelift from the beginning, to the procedure, to the post-op and then to the follow-up was fantastic. All my questions were answered and Dr. Greco and the staff seemed to always be so caring and showed concern!

Jumpstart4

posted on November 19, 2021

My self-esteem and face were both lifted – no longer look tired

I continue to be amazed at the change in my appearance. I no longer look (or feel) tired. My self-esteem and my face were both lifted. Dr. Greco and his staff were fabulous. I have definitely been treated in five-star fashion.

kchastain

posted on February 17, 2022

Very professional and amazing doctor – downtime was minimal

I had always wanted to change my nose my whole life. I did lots of research and decided on GA Institute for Plastic Surgery. Dr. Greco was very professional and was amazing. My downtime was minimal. I’m very happy.

Helpful497851

posted on June 20, 2022

Dramatically improved the appearance and function of my nose

I had a great experience with Dr. Greco for the rhinoplasty and partial turbinectomy procedure! Dramatically improved the appearance and function of my nose. The nurses and patient care coordinator are extremely helpful and have excellent communication.

Isabellagarotti1

posted on June 15, 2023

I look more youthful

I had such a positive and smooth experience with a fairly invasive set of procedures. Dr Greco was so confident and knowledgeable I wasn’t even nervous, I was more excited. The end result is exactly what I wanted and exactly what he told me to expect. No one knows (by just looking at me) did anything, just that I look more youthful. My result is very natural and I would do it all over again. The staff is incredible and educated me along the way on how to maintain my beautiful results. I had a facelift, brow lift and fat grafting to help fill deep lines and voids in my face.

Compassionate406685

posted on September 19, 2024

Great Experience

I had a great experience with Dr. Greco and his staff. Would come back for more work if needed, very happy overall with the surgery I had done and highly recommend this practice to anyone who wants surgery.

mbird95

posted on February 10, 2025

I Had an Incredible Life Changing Experience

My Rhinoplasty with Dr. Greco was an incredibly positive experience, from the initial consultation, he took the time to understand my vision for my nose and explained the procedure in detail. He was incredibly knowledgeable and made me feel completely at ease. The results are even better than I hoped for, and I feel so much more confident now. It’s truly been a life changing experience, and I’m so grateful to Dr. Greco and his wonderful staff. The staff were also so exceptional, so kind & very professional they made the whole process easier. Don’t let me forget to mention the positive atmosphere and supportive environment. Thank you so much Dr. Greco and your staff!!!

agaskin

posted on August 11, 2025

View More Reviews

Why Dr. Greco?

Richard J Greco, MD is a Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon and the Co-Founder and CEO of The Georgia Institute For Plastic Surgery in Savannah, Georgia. He is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Ursinus College and a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the Thomas Jefferson Medical College with specialized training in Aesthetic Surgery. He taught at the University of Pittsburgh and brings over 35 years of distinguished clinical experience to his patients.

Recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, a 15 year “Best of Savannah” Plastic Surgeon, and Past Vice President/Treasurer of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS).

Dr. Greco combines surgical precision with artistic vision to obtain safe, natural and transformative results.

Meet Dr. Greco

Dr. Richard Greco, board-certified plastic surgeon, standing outdoors at sunset