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Upper & Lower Eyelid Surgery — Dr. Ankit Gupta, Panache Aesthetics
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Understanding the procedure
Blepharoplasty — commonly known as eyelid surgery or an eye lift — is a surgical procedure that removes or repositions excess skin, muscle, and fat in the upper and lower eyelids. It restores a fresh, youthful, and well-rested appearance to the eyes — the most expressive part of the face — and is one of the most transformative facial cosmetic procedures available today.
At Panache Aesthetics in Delhi, Dr. Ankit Gupta — MCh Plastic Surgery Gold Medallist — is widely regarded as one of the best plastic surgeons in India for blepharoplasty. He performs both upper and lower eyelid surgery using advanced techniques tailored to each patient's unique anatomy, skin quality, and aesthetic goals.
Dr. Ankit's approach goes beyond simple skin removal. He often combines eyelid surgery with fat grafting to restore lost volume in the tear trough and orbital area, laser resurfacing to smooth fine wrinkles and improve skin texture, and canthoplasty to tighten the lower lid and enhance eye shape. This comprehensive approach rejuvenates the entire periorbital region — not just the eyelids — for a naturally rested, elegant result.
Upper eyelid surgery addresses hooding, droopiness, and excess skin that can make eyes appear heavy or tired. In some patients, significant upper lid skin excess can even obstruct peripheral vision, making the procedure both cosmetic and functional. Lower eyelid surgery targets under-eye bags, puffiness, and hollowing — problems that often make patients look older and more fatigued than they feel.
Blepharoplasty is suitable for men and women of all ages. It is one of Dr. Ankit's most frequently performed procedures, with patients travelling from across India and internationally for his precise artistry and eye for detail. The surgery is performed under local anaesthesia with sedation, takes approximately 1–2 hours, and most patients return to normal activities within 7–10 days.
Results
Understanding the problem
Ageing eyelids are not a lifestyle problem. The changes are structural — and only surgery can permanently correct them.
The fat pads that cushion your eyes are held in place by a thin membrane — the orbital septum. With age, and often genetics, this septum weakens. In the upper eyelid, the levator muscle loses tone and excess skin accumulates, creating a hooded, heavy appearance. In the lower eyelid, fat herniates forward through the weakened septum, producing the characteristic bag beneath the eye.
No cream, filler, or lifestyle change reverses these structural shifts. Eye creams temporarily reduce swelling; fillers can soften shadows. But the displaced tissue remains. This is why patients who have tried everything still look exhausted — the root cause was never addressed.
Blepharoplasty directly corrects the anatomy. Excess skin and fat are removed or repositioned through precisely placed incisions — leaving you looking naturally rested, never operated-on.
Collagen loss causes upper eyelid skin to fold over the lash line — hooding the eye and making it appear smaller
Orbital fat shifts forward through a weakened septum — creating puffiness above and below the eye
A hollow shadow forms between the lower-lid bag and the cheek — deepens with age, makes eyes look sunken
In many patients this begins in the 30s — visible in parents and siblings too. Surgery is the only lasting solution
Procedure options
Not every eyelid requires the same approach. Dr. Ankit selects the precise technique based on your anatomy at consultation.
Upper eyelid surgery removes excess skin and fat from the upper eyelids. It helps correct drooping eyelids that may make the eyes appear tired or aged, and in some cases can improve vision when sagging skin obstructs sight.
Lower eyelid surgery focuses on reducing under-eye bags, puffiness, and excess skin below the eyes. The procedure may involve fat removal, fat repositioning, or skin tightening to create a smoother and more youthful contour.
Asian blepharoplasty creates a natural-looking eyelid crease in patients who do not naturally have one. The procedure is carefully designed to preserve ethnic identity while enhancing the appearance of the eyes.
Step by step
Blepharoplasty at Panache is a daycare procedure — you walk in, have the surgery, and go home the same afternoon. Here is exactly what happens, from your first consultation to the final result:
Before the surgery, you'll meet with the surgeon to discuss your medical history, goals, and concerns. Dr. Ankit will examine your eyelids and overall health, and explain the procedure, recovery process, and aftercare.
On the day of surgery, anesthesia is administered to keep you comfortable. This may be local anesthesia (numbing the eyelids) or general anesthesia for more extensive procedures.
Upper eyelid surgery involves an incision along the natural eyelid crease to remove excess skin, fat, and muscle. Lower eyelid surgery may involve an incision inside the eyelid to remove fat and reduce under-eye bags. Fat grafting or skin tightening may also be performed.
After surgery, mild swelling and bruising are common and usually improve within a week. Cold compresses and keeping your head elevated help speed up recovery.
A follow-up visit is scheduled to check healing and remove stitches if necessary. Most patients return to normal activities within about a week.
Patients notice a more refreshed and youthful appearance. Results typically last many years, although natural aging continues.
Transparent Pricing
Eyelid surgery cost in Delhi depends on multiple factors — whether the upper, lower, or all four lids are treated, the surgical approach, the choice of anaesthesia, the type of centre, and the surgeon's experience. At Panache, upper blepharoplasty ranges from ₹30,000 – ₹50,000 (₹45,000 – ₹70,000 when combined with a browpexy), lower blepharoplasty from ₹35,000 – ₹60,000, and combined four-lid surgery accordingly.
More extensive rejuvenation — such as a midface lift combined with lower blepharoplasty — ranges from ₹75,000 – ₹1.5 lakhs. Add-ons like fat grafting, skin pinch, or general anaesthesia are quoted transparently at consultation.
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Dr. Ankit's signature approach
Most surgeons address a single component. Dr. Ankit's approach combines three — treating the entire eye area in one precisely sequenced procedure.
Excess skin is excised through an incision placed in the natural eyelid crease — invisible upon healing. Displaced fat is removed or repositioned to restore a smooth, flat contour. For lower lids, the transconjunctival approach leaves zero external scar.
Where bags or sagging leave a hollow or shadow behind, your own fat is harvested and precisely injected to restore youthful volume. Natural, long-lasting, and completely biocompatible — no fillers, no foreign material.
The final refinement — laser tightens residual loose skin, softens fine lines, and improves overall texture without additional incisions. It elevates a good result to an exceptional one.
This is one coordinated surgery — not three procedures bolted together. Each component is sequenced precisely so results are harmonious and natural.
Not every patient requires all three components. Dr. Ankit will assess your specific anatomy at consultation and recommend only what is needed.
Combination procedures
Eyelid surgery pairs naturally with other facial procedures — one anaesthesia, one recovery, a more harmonious result. Beyond the fat grafting and laser resurfacing built into the Trifecta approach above, patients commonly combine blepharoplasty with a brow lift for hooded eyes with drooping brows, or with the procedures below.
Full-face rejuvenation — treats jowls, folds, and sagging alongside the eyes
Explore Facelift →Restores lost volume in the tear trough, temples, and midface with your own fat
Explore Fat Grafting →Sharpens the jawline and neck for a complete upper-face-to-neck refresh
Explore Neck Lift →Softens crow's feet and frown lines around the newly refreshed eyes
Explore Botox & Fillers →Recovery at a glance
Most patients return to desk work within 5–7 days. An honest timeline.
Procedure under local anaesthesia. Home the same afternoon with cold compress instructions.
Swelling and bruising at their peak. Rest at home, head elevated. Completely comfortable.
Swelling subsides significantly. Most desk-job patients return to work.
Looking completely normal in most settings. Sunglasses no longer needed outdoors.
Final results fully visible — incision lines faded, contour settled. Results are permanent.
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Longevity of results
Upper eyelid blepharoplasty results typically last 8–12 years or longer — the excess skin that was removed does not grow back. Lower eyelid results are considered permanent: once the herniated fat pads causing under-eye bags are removed or repositioned, they do not regenerate.
Natural ageing does continue — skin gradually loses elasticity over the years, and factors like sun exposure, smoking, and poor sleep can shorten how long the refreshed look holds. Even so, blepharoplasty offers one of the best longevity-to-recovery ratios of any facial procedure: a one-to-two-hour daycare surgery whose results are measured in decades.
How to make your results last
Am I a candidate?
There is no single ideal patient. But certain concerns respond exceptionally well to this procedure.
Despite adequate sleep, heavy or baggy eyelids make you appear perpetually exhausted. People comment on it. It affects your confidence at work and socially.
Excess skin folds over your lash line, making eyes appear smaller and older. In some cases it begins to affect peripheral vision.
Puffy under-eye bags — even after a full night's sleep — that no cream or eye mask can fix. The cause is anatomical, not lifestyle.
You've had heavy lids or under-eye puffiness since your 20s or 30s. Parents or siblings have it too. Genetics — and surgery is the only permanent answer.
Concealer creases, eye cream provides temporary relief at best. The shadow or puffiness is structurally beyond any product's reach.
You want to look like yourself — just well-rested and refreshed. Not "done." Dr. Ankit's philosophy is subtle, anatomy-led enhancement that preserves your natural expression entirely.
If you identify with one or more of the above, blepharoplasty may be the right option for you. Dr. Ankit will evaluate your concerns during a personalised consultation.
Schedule a Consultation →Upper vs Lower
The two eyelid surgeries address different concerns. Many patients benefit from combining them.
| Upper Blepharoplasty | Lower Blepharoplasty | |
|---|---|---|
| What it treats | Hooded, heavy upper lids and excess skin | Under-eye bags, puffiness, and hollowness |
| Main technique | Excess skin and fat removed via crease incision | Fat repositioned or removed via hidden incision |
| Scar visibility | Hidden in the natural eyelid crease | Inside the eyelid or just under the lash line |
| Anaesthesia | Local anaesthesia, daycare | Local with sedation or general, daycare |
| Recovery | 5–7 days of visible bruising | 7–10 days of visible swelling |
| Best suited for | Tired, heavy-looking eyes; vision obstruction | Persistent under-eye bags and dark hollows |
Combined upper + lower (four-lid) blepharoplasty rejuvenates the entire eye area in a single surgery — Dr. Ankit's Trifecta approach.
Choosing your surgeon
Eyelid skin is the thinnest on the body, and the margin between a refreshed eye and an over-operated one is measured in millimetres. Blepharoplasty should only be performed by a formally trained plastic surgeon — in India, that means an MCh in Plastic Surgery — operating in a licensed surgical facility. General cosmetologists and non-surgical clinics are not qualified to operate on the eyelids.
At Panache, every blepharoplasty is performed personally by Dr. Ankit Gupta — MCh Plastic Surgery Gold Medallist and member of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI) and the Indian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (IAAPS). Eyelid surgery is one of his most frequently performed procedures, with patients travelling from across India and abroad for his precise, natural-looking results.
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Safety & risks
Performed by a qualified plastic surgeon, blepharoplasty is one of the safest and most frequently performed facial procedures, and serious complications are rare. You still deserve the full picture.
Got questions?
Everything you need to know before your consultation.
Yes. Correctly planned eyelid surgery makes you look rested, not different. Upper blepharoplasty removes the hooding that makes eyes look heavy; lower blepharoplasty reduces puffiness and hollowness. The character of your eyes is unchanged — patients say colleagues notice they look well-rested, not that they had surgery.
Upper blepharoplasty removes excess skin and fat from the upper lid, correcting drooping and hooding. Lower blepharoplasty removes or repositions the fat causing under-eye bags — at Panache usually via a trans-conjunctival incision inside the eyelid, leaving no external scar. Both can be combined in a single session.
You need upper eyelid surgery if excess skin hoods the lid or rests on your lashes; lower eyelid surgery if you have under-eye bags from fat prolapse or hollowness beneath the eye. Many patients have both concerns, and combined surgery is common. Dr. Ankit confirms the right plan at consultation.
No — the surgery itself is painless under anaesthesia, and post-operative discomfort is surprisingly mild. Most patients describe tightness and swelling rather than pain, managed with simple oral painkillers for two to three days. Cold compresses in the first 48 hours keep bruising and discomfort to a minimum.
Upper blepharoplasty takes about 45–60 minutes; lower blepharoplasty about 60–90 minutes. Combined four-lid surgery is completed in roughly two hours. It is a daycare procedure — you go home the same day, and most patients return to desk work within five to seven days.
Upper blepharoplasty is usually done under local anaesthesia as a daycare procedure. Lower or combined four-lid surgery may use sedation or general anaesthesia for comfort — especially when paired with a brow lift or fat grafting. Dr. Ankit recommends the safest option for your case at consultation.
Effectively no. Lower blepharoplasty uses a trans-conjunctival incision inside the eyelid — no external scar at all. The upper eyelid incision sits inside the natural crease, hidden when your eyes are open and virtually imperceptible when closed. Most patients find the scar invisible within a few months.
Only for hollows, not bags. Tear-trough fillers work well when the problem is a dark hollow without fat prolapse. If you have true under-eye bags — protruding orbital fat — fillers add volume in the wrong place, and lower blepharoplasty is the correct fix. Dr. Ankit assesses which applies to you.
Largely, yes. Upper blepharoplasty results last 8–12 years or more, as removed skin does not return. Lower eyelid fat removal is considered permanent — the fat bags do not regenerate. Natural ageing continues gradually, but blepharoplasty offers one of the best longevity-to-recovery ratios of any facial procedure.
Eyelid surgery in Delhi at Panache typically costs between ₹30,000 and ₹1.5 lakhs — upper blepharoplasty ranges ₹30,000–₹50,000, lower blepharoplasty ₹35,000–₹60,000, upper with browpexy ₹45,000–₹70,000, and a midface lift with lower blepharoplasty ₹75,000–₹1.5 lakhs. The final quote depends on the approach, anaesthesia, and any combined procedures such as fat grafting or a brow lift. Dr. Ankit provides a complete, itemised quote at consultation after examining your eyelids — with no hidden charges.
Yes — eyelid surgery is one of the safest and most frequently performed facial procedures when done by a qualified plastic surgeon. Serious complications are rare. Careful pre-operative assessment of your eyes, tear function, and eyelid anatomy, plus precise surgical technique, keeps risk very low.
Usually not for cosmetic cases. However, when drooping upper eyelid skin is severe enough to obstruct your field of vision — documented by examination — the functional portion may qualify under some health policies. Dr. Ankit provides the supporting documentation when a genuine functional indication exists.
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Board-Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Dr. Ankit Gupta is a board-certified plastic surgeon specialising in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. With over a decade of experience, he has performed thousands of procedures including blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, gynecomastia, liposuction, and facial rejuvenation — consistently delivering natural-looking results with the highest standards of safety and care.
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