Upper blepharoplasty is a distinct surgery from upper eyelid ptosis repair, which raises drooping upper eyelids. Blepharoplasty often calls for the removal of excess skin, muscle, and underlying fatty tissue, but sometimes tissues can be repositioned rather than removed.

An upper blepharoplasty is a type of eye surgery used to lift and remove excess skin and other tissues because of vision or cosmetic concerns. What is an upper eyelid blepharoplasty? While some forms of blepharoplasty may treat the under-eye area, an upper blepharoplasty involves the upper eyelid only.