Hooded upper eyelids occur when excess skin and tissue drape over the natural eyelid crease, making eyes look tired, smaller, or aged.

Hooding develops with aging, sun exposure, and genetics. The condition can obstruct peripheral vision in advanced cases and is one of the most common reasons patients pursue eyelid surgery.

Dr. Kim personally performs upper blepharoplasty to remove the precise amount of excess skin and, when needed, conservative fat to restore an open, refreshed appearance while preserving the natural eyelid contour.

Dr. Kim brings dual-continent training (Brown University, Seoul) and an artistic eye to every consultation. Schedule a personal consultation to discuss whether Upper Blepharoplasty is right for you.

Ptosis is the abnormal drooping of the upper eyelid caused by weakness or detachment of the levator muscle that lifts the lid. It can be congenital or acquired.

Acquired ptosis often results from aging, contact lens use, prior eye surgery, or trauma. It can affect one or both eyes and may interfere with vision when severe.

Dr. Kim personally performs ptosis correction by tightening or repositioning the levator muscle through a small, hidden incision in the eyelid crease. Results restore symmetry and improve the field of vision.

Dr. Kim brings dual-continent training (Brown University, Seoul) and an artistic eye to every consultation. Schedule a personal consultation to discuss whether Ptosis Correction is right for you.

A chronically tired eye appearance refers to looking exhausted, sad, or older than you feel, even when well rested. It is one of the most common cosmetic complaints.

Multiple factors contribute, including upper eyelid hooding, lower lid bags, brow descent, and volume loss. The right treatment depends on which structures are most involved.

Dr. Kim personally evaluates the eyelid, brow, and midface as one integrated unit. Treatment may combine upper blepharoplasty, lower blepharoplasty, brow lifting, or fat transfer based on each patient's anatomy.

Dr. Kim brings dual-continent training (Brown University, Seoul) and an artistic eye to every consultation. Schedule a personal consultation to discuss whether Upper Blepharoplasty is right for you.

Yes. When excess upper-eyelid skin droops far enough to block the field of vision, upper blepharoplasty can remove it and improve sight as well as appearance. This makes the procedure both functional and cosmetic. Dr. Kim evaluates the degree of hooding to plan effective correction.

Yes. Excess upper-eyelid skin creates a tired, heavy look, and upper blepharoplasty removes it to restore a brighter, more rested appearance. The eyes look more open and youthful. Dr. Kim tailors the procedure to refresh your eyes naturally.

Upper blepharoplasty results are long-lasting, often permanent, as the removed skin does not return, though natural aging continues gradually over the years. Most patients enjoy a lasting, refreshed appearance. Dr. Kim's precise technique supports durable, natural results.

Upper blepharoplasty primarily removes excess skin to refresh the eyelid, and it can refine or define the crease depending on your anatomy and goals. The approach is customized to each patient. Dr. Kim plans the procedure to enhance your natural eye shape, not alter your identity.

Most upper blepharoplasty patients have sutures removed within about a week, with swelling and bruising easing over 1 to 2 weeks and the eyelids settling over the following months. Many return to work within 7 to 10 days. Dr. Kim provides detailed aftercare for a smooth recovery.

Upper blepharoplasty removes excess skin and, when needed, fat from the upper eyelids, reducing hooding and heaviness for a more open, refreshed, and youthful eye. It can also improve obstructed vision. Dr. Kim, with specialized eyelid expertise, performs upper blepharoplasty for natural, balanced results in Los Angeles.