Rediscover Light, Lift, and Clarity in Your Gaze

The eyes are the most expressive feature of the face. Upper eyelid surgery at Adoro Medical Spa offers a subtle, powerful way to restore openness, light, and balance to the eye area. Dr. Elba Pacheco, board certified, fellowship-trained in eyelid surgery and renowned for her meticulous technique and artistic touch—performs eyelid surgery to restore openness, softness, and light to the eyes. The goal? A refreshed, alluring gaze that looks like you—only more rested, radiant, and aligned with how you truly feel. Dr. Pacheco uses a C02 laser with precision and artistry, this refined procedure helps you look more rested, refreshed, and connected to the vibrant energy you feel inside.

What Is Upper Eyelid Surgery?

Upper eyelid surgery, or upper blepharoplasty, is a delicate procedure where excess skin, muscle and fat are carefully contoured and removed from the upper eyelids. With a refined touch and deep understanding of facial anatomy, Dr Pacheco restores natural lid contour, enhances eye symmetry, and allows light to return to the eyes—without ever compromising your unique look. At Adoro, it’s never about changing who you are, it’s about bringing your expression back into alignment with how you feel.

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Timeless Results, Effortless Expression: Upper Eyelid Surgery Benefits

  • Creates a Brighter, More Open Gaze: Gently lifts heavy lids for eyes that look awake and refreshed.
  • Restores a Smooth, Elegant Contour: Refines the upper lid shape while preserving natural harmony.
  • Enhances Daily Confidence: Aligns how you look with how you feel—energized, capable, and clear.
  • Natural-Looking, Long-Lasting Results with Minimal Downtime: With Dr. Pacheco’s expert approach, results are impactful, elegant, and enduring.

Is This the Right Time to Refresh Your Eyes?

This procedure is ideal for those seeking a rejuvenating lift—whether to restore balance, or simply feel more beautiful  At Adoro Medical Spa, Dr. Pacheco creates an individualized plan rooted in deep listening and decades of eyelid expertise—so your results never feel generic, only graceful and true to you.

What to Expect: The Upper Eyelid Surgery Experience

  • 1. Thoughtful Consultation: Dr. Pacheco assesses your anatomy, listens to your goals, and reviews past photos to design your ideal result.
  • 2. Surgery Day: Following meticulous marking of the eyelids, the procedure is performed under local anesthesia with sedation for your comfort and ease.
  • 3. Refined Surgical Technique: A delicate CO2 laser incision is hidden in the natural crease, allowing removal or repositioning of tissue as needed.  The incisions are finely closed such that they fade to nearly invisible over time.
  • 4. Quick Recovery: Mild swelling and bruising resolve within 1–2 weeks. Most patients return to work or social activities in 7–10 days.
  • 5. Natural, Lasting Results: As healing progresses, your eyes will appear brighter, lifted, and completely natural—like yourself, only more vibrant.
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A Brighter Look That’s Fully You

As swelling fades, you’ll begin to see a beautifully refreshed version of yourself. The eyes will appear brighter, the lids more defined, and your overall look subtly elevated—without a trace of “work.” Results typically last 10 years or longer and often delay the need for further rejuvenation. With proper skincare and sun protection, the benefits are not only long-lasting—they become part of the way you move through the world: clear-eyed, confident, and fully seen.

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An Artful Approach to Eyelid Rejuvenation With Dr. Elba Pacheco

Eyelid surgery demands an experienced hand—and an artist’s eye. Dr. Elba Pacheco is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained oculoplastic surgeon who has specialized in eyelid aesthetics for more than 25 years. Her refined, less-is-more approach prioritizes subtlety, precision, and your unique expression. With a long-standing reputation for excellence and natural results, she has helped thousands of patients rediscover the confidence that comes from looking—and feeling—fully awake.

Upper Eyelid Surgery FAQ

How do I know if I need upper eyelid surgery?

If your lids feel heavy, crepey, appear hooded, or interfere with your self confidence, upper eyelid surgery may be right for you. A consultation with Dr. Pacheco will provide personalized guidance.

Will the results look natural?

Yes. Dr. Pacheco is known for transformational, elegant outcomes that preserve your natural appearance while enhancing your features.

What is recovery like?

Most patients experience mild swelling and bruising for 7–10 days. Sutures are removed in about a week, and normal activities typically resume shortly after.

Will there be visible scars?

C02 laser Incisions are meticulously hidden and finely closed within the natural eyelid crease or just beneath the lash line—making scars virtually undetectable once healed.

How long do results last?

Upper eyelid surgery results can be expected to last for many years. While surgery does not halt the aging process the improvements achieved through eyelid surgery are beautifully long-lasting.

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