The eyes are the most expressive feature of the face — and often the first place where the visible signs of aging appear. As the delicate skin around the eyes loses elasticity over time, hooded upper eyelids, puffy under-eye bags, and dark circles can make a person look perpetually tired, aged, or sad regardless of how rested or healthy they actually feel. Blepharoplasty — also called an eyelid lift — is the surgical procedure that directly addresses these changes through precise removal of excess eyelid skin and fat, restoring a refreshed, alert, naturally youthful appearance to the eye area. For patients in Cyprus seeking blepharoplasty from an internationally recognized plastic surgeon, Dr. John Anastasatos’s full surgical practice in Athens, Greece — a short flight from Larnaca — makes world-class eyelid surgery conveniently accessible.

Dr. Anastasatos has delivered plenary lectures at the Pan-Hellenic Congress of Plastic Surgery — the Greek specialty’s highest academic forum — and is a member of the Hellenic Society of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery. With over two decades of experience performing precise cosmetic facial surgery, he is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and named by The Luxe Insider as one of the Top 10 Plastic Surgeons in the World.

Upper Eyelid Lift

The upper eyelids are one of the most common areas of visible aging — the skin loses elasticity and can become loose and hooded, making the eyes appear smaller, sleepier, or more tired than the patient actually feels. In some cases, severely hooded upper eyelids can even impair peripheral vision. Upper blepharoplasty uses a small incision precisely placed in the natural crease of the upper eyelid to remove excess skin and fat and tighten the underlying tissue. The incision heals within the natural crease and is essentially invisible once healed. The result is a more open, alert, and rested-looking eye — without changing the fundamental shape or character of the eye itself.

Upper eyelid surgery can also be performed to create a defined eyelid crease for patients of Asian descent who have a single upper eyelid (supratarsal fold creation), or to correct congenital traits that produce a perpetually sleepy or unalert appearance.

Lower Eyelid Lift

The lower eyelid area is technically more complex than the upper eyelid and addresses different concerns: under-eye bags from herniated fat, sagging skin, and the dark circles or puffiness caused by visible blood vessels beneath the very thin lower eyelid skin. Lower blepharoplasty removes excess skin and fat, tightens the lower eyelid muscle (the orbicularis), and can address visible blood vessels contributing to dark circles. The technique is calibrated to preserve the natural shape of the eye — a properly performed lower lid lift does NOT change eye shape, which is one of the most common patient concerns about this procedure.

Combined Procedures for Comprehensive Facial Rejuvenation

In many cases, upper and lower blepharoplasty are performed together in a single operation for unified upper-face rejuvenation. Dr. Anastasatos also frequently combines blepharoplasty with an endoscopic brow lift — addressing the brow position that often contributes to a tired or aged eye appearance. The combined approach produces dramatic, harmonious facial rejuvenation that addresses the full upper-face aesthetic in a single coordinated recovery.

“Eyelid surgery is one of the highest-precision procedures in plastic surgery — small differences in technique produce noticeable differences in result. The goal is always to restore the patient’s natural eye character looking refreshed and alert, not to change what their eyes fundamentally look like. Patients should look like themselves, just well-rested, regardless of which clinic they travel to.” — Dr. John Anastasatos

Why Choose Dr. Anastasatos for Blepharoplasty

• Pan-Hellenic Congress Plenary Lecturer: Academic authority within the Greek plastic surgery specialty at the highest level.
• Hellenic Society of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery Member: Direct peer-society credibility for Cyprus and Greek-region patients.
• Two Decades of Beverly Hills Practice: Sustained experience in facial aesthetic surgery since 2007.
• Board-Certified, FACS, ASPS, and ASAPS: Certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and full membership in the specialty’s most respected peer societies.
• Top 10 International Recognition: Named by The Luxe Insider as one of the Top 10 Plastic Surgeons in the World.

Schedule Your Blepharoplasty Consultation Near Cyprus

Patients in Cyprus considering blepharoplasty are welcome to schedule a virtual consultation to begin the conversation, then travel to Dr. Anastasatos’s Athens office (Palas Kefalari, Kolokotroni 23, Kifisia, 145 62, Athens, Greece) or Beverly Hills office (436 North Bedford Drive, Suite 202, Beverly Hills, CA 90210) for the procedure. Contact the office today to schedule your blepharoplasty consultation with Dr. Anastasatos.