Eyelid lift surgery, or blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure with the goal of improving the appearance of the eyelids. Patients seeking an eyelid lift surgery do so either for cosmetic improvement and rejuvenation, or to repair a functional problem when eyelids heaviness interferes with their peripheral vision. We talk to Dr. Maryam Nazemzadeh, a top oculo-facial plastic surgeon, about when an eyelid surgery is recommended, and why you might not want to hold out for insurance to cover it.