The eyes are the most expressive feature of the face — and often the first place where visible aging appears. Hooded upper eyelids, puffy under-eye bags, and dark circles can make a person look perpetually tired or aged regardless of how rested they actually feel. Blepharoplasty — also called an eyelid lift — directly addresses these changes through precise removal of excess eyelid skin and fat, restoring a refreshed, naturally youthful appearance. For patients from the United Arab Emirates — Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and across the Gulf region — Dr. John Anastasatos’s dual Beverly Hills and Athens practices offer the combination of surgical prestige, international patient experience, and the discretion that UAE patients prioritize. The Athens location is particularly accessible from the UAE via direct flight.

Dr. Anastasatos was named by The Luxe Insider as one of the Top 10 Plastic Surgeons in the World, has been an invited lecturer at the Royal Society of Medicine in London on advanced surgical techniques (returning as a featured speaker in 2026), and maintains an extensive international patient base spanning the Gulf, Europe, and Asia. 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), with over two decades of experience performing precise cosmetic facial surgery.

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 severe cases, hooded upper eyelids can impair peripheral vision. Upper blepharoplasty uses a small incision in the natural crease of the upper eyelid to remove excess skin and fat and tighten the underlying tissue. The incision heals within the crease and is essentially invisible once healed.

Upper eyelid surgery can also correct congenital traits that produce a perpetually sleepy or unalert appearance.

Lower Eyelid Lift

The lower eyelid area is technically more complex and addresses under-eye bags from herniated fat, sagging skin, and dark circles or puffiness caused by visible blood vessels beneath the thin lower eyelid skin. Lower blepharoplasty removes excess skin and fat, tightens the lower eyelid muscle, and can address blood vessels contributing to dark circles. The technique preserves the natural eye shape.

Combined Procedures for Comprehensive Rejuvenation

Upper and lower blepharoplasty are commonly performed together in a single operation. Dr. Anastasatos also frequently combines blepharoplasty with an endoscopic brow lift, producing dramatic, harmonious upper-face rejuvenation in a single coordinated recovery.

“Eyelid surgery is one of the highest-precision procedures in plastic surgery. The goal is always to restore the patient’s natural eye character looking refreshed and alert — patients should look like themselves, just well-rested, regardless of which clinic they travel to.” — Dr. John Anastasatos

Why Choose Dr. Anastasatos for Blepharoplasty

• Top 10 International Recognition: Named by The Luxe Insider as one of the Top 10 Plastic Surgeons in the World.
• Royal Society of Medicine London Lecturer: International peer-recognition with invited 2026 return as featured speaker.
• Extensive Gulf Patient Experience: Sustained experience accommodating UAE and Gulf-region patients.
• Board-Certified, FACS, ASPS, and ASAPS: Certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and full peer-society membership.
• International Patient Coordination: Travel and recovery planning specifically for UAE patients.

Schedule Your Blepharoplasty Consultation

UAE patients considering blepharoplasty are welcome to schedule a virtual consultation, 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). Contact the office today to schedule your blepharoplasty consultation with Dr. Anastasatos.