Refresh and rejuvenate your appearance with blepharoplasty, a facial feminization procedure specifically curated for transfeminine individuals seeking softer, more youthful eyes. At Transitions, our expert surgeons—Dr. Leif Rogers and Dr. Walter J. Joseph—perform this delicate surgery precisely, helping you achieve a look that aligns with your true self.
Make Your Eyes Reflect Your Authentic Identity
Blepharoplasty reshapes the eyelids to create a more refreshed and feminine appearance. For transfeminine individuals, this can mean removing excess skin, tightening underlying muscles, and adjusting fat deposits around the upper or lower eyelids to soften the gaze and reduce signs of fatigue or aging. It’s often a key component of facial feminization surgery (FFS) for those seeking a brighter, more traditionally feminine eye contour.
Masculine eyelids tend to have heavier brow ridges and a deeper-set appearance, while feminine features typically include smoother, more open eyelids with a defined upper crease. Blepharoplasty allows our surgeons to refine these areas and reduce puffiness, sagging skin, or under-eye bags. Whether performed independently or combined with other FFS surgeries, blepharoplasty helps enhance harmony between your features and your authentic self.
Blepharoplasty Can Address These Concerns:
- Excess skin on the upper eyelids creating a heavy or hooded appearance
- Puffy upper eyelids caused by fat deposits
- Under-eye bags or puffiness that create a tired look
- Loose or sagging lower eyelid skin
- Wrinkles or fine lines around the eyes
- Asymmetry between the upper or lower eyelids
- A less feminine or expressive eye shape
- Difficulty applying makeup due to excess eyelid skin
Do I Qualify for Blepharoplasty?
You may be a good candidate for blepharoplasty if you’re experiencing sagging eyelid skin, under-eye puffiness, or a tired appearance around your eyes—and you’re looking to enhance femininity as part of your transition. This procedure is ideal for transfeminine individuals seeking a softer, more open eye contour that better reflects how they feel inside.
During your consultation at Transitions, our surgeons—Dr. Rogers and Dr. Joseph—will carefully assess your facial features, eyelid anatomy, skin elasticity, and overall health. They’ll also listen closely to your goals and expectations. If blepharoplasty aligns with your vision, we’ll create a personalized plan to help you move forward with confidence.
What Are the Benefits of Blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty offers both aesthetic and functional benefits for transfeminine individuals looking to refine their eye area. Whether performed alone or as part of facial feminization surgery, this procedure can help reveal a more vibrant, feminine, and rested appearance that aligns with your gender identity and personal goals. Here’s what you can gain from blepharoplasty:
- Creating a softer, more feminine eye contour
- Reducing puffiness and under-eye bags
- Removing sagging skin that may impair vision or cause discomfort
- Enhancing symmetry between the eyes
- Helping makeup apply more smoothly and evenly
- Reversing signs of aging around the eyelids
- Supporting a more refreshed, awake facial expression
- Boosting self-confidence through gender-affirming facial refinement
Choose Your Ideal Blepharoplasty Technique
At Transitions, we understand that every face—and every transition—is unique. That’s why our surgeons offer both upper and lower blepharoplasty techniques, allowing us to tailor your procedure to your specific anatomy and aesthetic goals.
Upper Blepharoplasty
Upper blepharoplasty targets excess skin, muscle, and fat in the upper eyelids. This technique is especially beneficial for individuals with drooping or hooded upper lids that create a tired or heavy look. During the procedure, a precise incision is made within the natural crease of your eyelid, allowing for discreet scar placement. By carefully reshaping this area, we can open up the eyes, enhance symmetry, and create a more youthful and feminine expression.
Lower Blepharoplasty
Lower blepharoplasty reduces puffiness, under-eye bags, and loose skin beneath the eyes. Depending on your needs, our surgeons may use a transconjunctival approach (with incisions inside the lower eyelid) or an external approach (with an incision beneath the lash line). These techniques allow us to remove or reposition fat and tighten skin. The goal is a smoother under-eye area that softens masculine features and complements your overall facial feminization.
The Day of Your Blepharoplasty
On the day of your blepharoplasty, you’ll arrive at our fully accredited surgical facility, where our team will ensure your comfort. Your surgeon will review the surgical plan and then administer either local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia, depending on your case. Once you’re relaxed, precise incisions will be made—along the natural crease of your upper eyelid, just beneath the lash line, or inside the lower lid—based on your personalized technique.
Through these carefully placed incisions, your surgeon will remove or reposition excess skin, fat, and tissue to achieve the desired contour. Every movement is deliberate, aiming for subtle yet powerful feminization of the eye area. Once complete, the incisions are closed with fine sutures, and you’ll rest in recovery before heading home the same day.
Your Recovery Experience After Blepharoplasty
After blepharoplasty, you can expect some swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort around your eyes for the first several days. You’ll be able to rest at home immediately after surgery, with cold compresses and prescribed medications to support your comfort. Keeping your head elevated and avoiding strenuous activities will help ease swelling and promote faster healing.
Most patients return to non-strenuous activities within 7 to 10 days. Stitches are usually removed within the first week, and visible bruising typically fades soon after. You’ll begin to notice subtle improvements early on, with the final results settling in over the next few weeks. Our team will check in with you regularly to support your recovery.
Transition Into Your Authentic Self…
Transitions is your destination for gender-affirming care that’s thoughtful, luxurious, and deeply personal. If your eyes don’t reflect the woman you see within, blepharoplasty can help soften, rejuvenate, and feminize your appearance with subtle refinement. With expert surgeons and a fully integrated care experience, we support every step of your journey to your authentic self. Schedule a consultation for blepharoplasty in Pasadena or Beverly Hills today.
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