Upper Eyelid Lift In Miami, FL

An upper eyelid lift, or upper blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin from the upper eyelids. Depending on your anatomy, Dr. Pazmiño may also tighten loose muscle and remove or reposition small pockets of fat that create puffiness near the inner corner of the eye.

Dr. Pazmiño places the incision within the natural crease of your upper eyelid, so the scar is very discreet once healed. Because upper blepharoplasty treats only the upper lids, it is a separate procedure from a lower eyelid lift, which addresses under-eye bags; many patients choose one, and some combine both.

Dr. Pazmiño tailors each upper eyelid lift to what you need. Some patients need only excess skin removed. Others benefit from removing skin along with a thin strip of muscle, so the lid looks smooth and well contoured. When there is a large pocket of excess fat, he removes it. When the excess is moderate, he repositions the fat to smooth bulges, correct asymmetry, and fill deficient areas. He also often uses micro fat grafting to restore volume to eyes that look hollow.

Dr. Pazmiño corrects eyelid ptosis (drooping eyelids) and, for advanced cases, works alongside oculoplastic surgeons.

• He evaluates your brow position, eyelids, and overall face together, so your upper eyelid lift is part of a balanced plan rather than an isolated fix.
• He has practiced plastic surgery since 2003 and has performed more than 10,000 surgeries. Because many of those surgeries combine several procedures, they include more than 900 upper eyelid lift procedures.
• Certified and held to the highest standards: Dr. Pazmiño is a board-certified plastic surgeon, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and The Aesthetic Society (ASAPS).
• Trained at the best, and now training others: He graduated with honors from Harvard University and earned his medical degree with distinction from Baylor College of Medicine. He also completed his general and plastic surgery residency there and served as Chief Resident. Today he teaches the next generation of plastic surgeons as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Miami and the University of Pittsburgh.
• His peers have entrusted him with some of the most important roles in his specialty: As Associate Editor of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, the #1 scientific journal in aesthetic surgery, he helps decide which research and techniques reach plastic surgeons around the world. He brings that knowledge straight to your care.
• He helps write the safety rules other surgeons follow: He serves on the Board of Directors of The Aesthetic Foundation, where he is Treasurer and Co-Chair of the Scientific Research Committee. He is also Chair of The Aesthetic Society’s Patient Safety Committee. Closer to home, he serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors of the Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons. He helps set the standards surgeons follow across the country, and he follows them for you.
• Honored for keeping patients safe: He received the Tiffany Award from The Aesthetic Society and the Patient Safety Award from The Aesthetic Foundation.
• Hospital-level care: Your surgery takes place in a hospital or an accredited surgical facility, with dedicated nursing care and closer monitoring.
• A national leader who still makes time for you: Even with these national roles, Dr. Pazmiño takes the time to listen to your goals, explain every option, and care for you personally.