Blepharoplasty
Consultations offered at our two convenient locations in Florham Park, NJ and Somerville, NJ
The eyes are one of the first areas of the face that begin to develop signs of aging. Over time, the upper and lower lids alike can start to sag, resulting in a constantly angry or tired-looking appearance. A blepharoplasty at NJ’s The Peer Group is ideal for addressing this cosmetic problem, as well as for correcting drooping upper lids that impair vision. Since this eyelid surgery can serve both aesthetic and functional purposes, our plastic surgeons train in advanced facial surgery techniques to provide patients with results that help them both look good and see well.
Contact The Peer Group about blepharoplasty options in New Jersey. Request a consultation online, or call 973-822-3000.
Before and After Photos
Procedure
Upper eyelid skin is especially thin and prone to drooping as collagen and elastin break down over time. Age also causes muscles and other tissues to weaken, leading to a general downward migration as structures that once kept the eyelids elevated lose their ability to provide support. Even fat deposits shift downward, all of which can cause a condition known as ptosis—the medical term for sagging.
An upper eyelid blepharoplasty involves incisions positioned in the natural creases of the eyelid itself, through which your plastic surgeon can remove excess skin, muscle, and fat, as well as reposition the remaining fat to sculpt a firm and tight lid.
Lower eyelids also lose their elasticity over time, and this area is also prone to the downward migration of fat deposits. Unlike the upper lids, which can partially cover the eyes, sagging in the lower lids causes bagginess and “pouches” to form. It can also create a condition where the lower lids pull down and away from the eyes, exposing more of the underside of the eyeballs and the inside of the lids themselves.
Like its upper counterpart, lower-lid blepharoplasty involves well-positioned incisions, the removal of excess fat and skin, the repositioning of tissues, and the securing of everything in a newly elevated position. Both upper lid blepharoplasty and lower lid blepharoplasty can be performed on their own or combined as desired.
Eyebrows can also droop with age, pushing down over the eyes and contributing to an unwanted look of anger or confusion. For this problem, a brow lift is ideal and can complement a blepharoplasty well.
Surgery Types
The ideal blepharoplasty technique for a particular patient depends on whether they are dealing with sagging in the upper lids, lower lids, or both. The goal of eyelid surgery is not just to correct lax skin, but to maintain or improve facial symmetry. With this in mind, slightly different approaches may be employed on the right and left side, depending on the degree of sagging present.
Recovery
Eyelid surgery typically causes bruising, swelling, and localized soreness or discomfort—as with just about all plastic surgery procedures—but patients may also experience temporary blurred vision. It is important to take time away from work, recreation, and social activities while your eyelids heal and your vision returns to normal.
Cost
Eyelid surgery is remarkably variable, with some patients needing work on only one sagging upper lid and others requiring correction on all four lids. Eyelid surgery costs will be discussed during an initial consultation when your plastic surgeon can determine the scope of the surgery needed to correct the skin laxity and provide natural-looking, symmetrical results.
Contact
Ready for your blepharoplasty with NJ′s The Peer Group? Patients in Livingston, Morristown, the surrounding communities, and beyond can reach out today by requesting a consultation online or calling 973-822-3000.
About Dr. Isaac Starker
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon · The Peer Group for Plastic Surgery
- Board certification
- American Board of Plastic Surgery (verify)
- Education and training
- Undergraduate: New York University, 1977, B.A
- Medical School: New York University School of Medicine, June 1981, M.D
- Residency: Montefiore Medical Center – Albert Einstein College of Medicine, July 1986 – June 1988, Plastic Surgery, Chief Resident, July 1987 – June 1988
- Fellowship: The Roosevelt Hospital, Drs. J.W. Littler and R.G. Eaton, January 1989 – December 1989, Hand Surgery
- MD, NYU School of Medicine
- Plastic surgery training, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Doctor of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine (1981)
- Internship, General Surgery, The Roosevelt Hospital (1981–1982)
- Residency, General Surgery, The Roosevelt Hospital, Chief Resident (1982–1986)
- Hospital affiliations
- Morristown Medical Center
- Attending, Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown, NJ
- Attending, St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ
- Attending, St. Luke's/Roosevelt Emergency Department (1988–1989)
- Memberships
- American Medical Association
- Medical Society of New Jersey
- Morris County Medical Society
- American College of Surgeons
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons
- New York Regional Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons
- President, New Jersey Society of Plastic Surgeons (2005)
- President of the medical staff, Morristown Memorial Hospital (2008-2009)
- Board of Trustees, Atlantic Health System (2008-2010)
- Chief, Plastic Surgery Section, Morristown Medical Center (most recently 2014 and 2015)
- Served on his local Board of Health for many years
- Lipoplasty Society of North America (1998–2000)
- Leo M. Davidoff Society
- Beta Lambda Sigma Honor Society
- Caducean Premed Honor Society
- Secretary/Treasurer, Morristown Memorial Hospital Medical Staff (2004–2005)
- Vice President, Morristown Memorial Hospital Medical Staff (2006–2007)
- Chairman, Atlantic Health Leadership Committee (2010)
- Vice-Chairman, Department of Surgery, Morristown Medical Center (Dec. 2010 – present)
- Section Chief, Plastic Surgery, Morristown Medical Center (2014–2016)
- Member, Board of Health, Madison, NJ (1996–2007)
- Member, Executive Committee, New Jersey Society of Plastic Surgeons (1998–2007)
- President, New Jersey Society of Plastic Surgeons (2006–2007)
- Trustee, Peer Foundation for Plastic Surgery and Rehabilitation (2005-present)
- Awards
- Castle Connolly Top Doctors, Women's Health, 2024
- Top Doctors, Morris & Essex Magazine, 2025
- Top Doctors 2024: Plastic Surgery, Castle Connolly
- Top Doctor, NJ Monthly 2006-2019
- Top Doctors, Millburn-Short Hills Magazine 2016
- Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd., Top Docs NY Metro Area 2007-2012, 2016, 2019-2022
- Castle Connolly, Regional Top Doctor 2012, 2013
- NJ Savvy Living, 2006-2009
- NJ Savvy Living, New Jersey’s Best Beauty Doctor, Feb. 2010 Issue, Jan. 2011 Issue
- America’s Cosmetic Doctors, 1st Edition, 2004
- Top Doctors, Inside Jersey, A Star Ledger Magazine, 2010-2018
- Top Doctors for Women’s Health, Inside Jersey, A Star Ledger Magazine, 2015 and 2016
- Top Doctors for Cancer, Inside Jersey, A Star Ledger Magazine, 2014-2016
- Best Doctors, Inc., Best Doctors in America, Listed consecutively since 1996-2016
- Consumers’ Research Council of America, Guide to America’s Top Plastic Surgeons, 2010-2012
- Voted Best Cosmetic Surgeon, The Daily Record Reader’s Choice, 2009-2010
- 2013 Vitals Patient Choice Award
- 2014 Vitals Top 10 Doctor
- NJ Top Docs
- America’s Best Plastic Surgeons, Newsweek, 2024
- Top Doc, New Jersey Monthly magazine (1996, 1998, 2006–2018)
- Best Dr.'s In America, Northeast Region, Woodward/White (1996–1997)
- Best Dr.'s in NY Metro Area, Castle/Connolly (1999–2021)
- Best Doctors, Best Doctors, Inc. (2001–2014)
- America's Cosmetic Doctors and Dentists Consumer Guide (2003, 2006)
- Top Doctors, Inside Jersey magazine (2011–2021)
- New Jersey Best Beauty Doctor, NJSavvy Living (February 2010)
- Cum Laude, New York University
- Founder's Day Award, New York University
- Dean's List, New York University
- Glover C. Arnold Award for excellence in Surgery, New York University School of Medicine
- Certificate of Distinction as Outstanding House Officer, Leo M. Davidoff Society, Montefiore Medical Center
- NPI
- 1932175536
- Offices
- Florham Park · Somerville
