Tired of Looking Tired? Why Everyone’s Getting Eyelid Surgery - September 23, 2025 -

From smoothing out droopy lids to improving vision, eyelid surgery isn’t just about looking refreshed—it can be functional too.
San Diego facial plastic surgeon Dr. Kiersten Riedler explains why more people (including men) are choosing it, what recovery looks like, and how social media, Zoom calls and FaceTime have us all a little more eye-obsessed.
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Learn from the talented plastic surgeons inside La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, the 12x winner of the San Diego’s Best Union-Tribune Readers Poll, global winner of the 2020 MyFaceMyBody Best Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Practice, and the 2025 winner of Best Cosmetic Surgery Group in San Diego Magazine’s Best of San Diego Awards.
Join hostess Monique Ramsey as she takes you inside LJCSC, where dreams become real. Featuring the unique expertise of San Diego’s most loved plastic surgeons, this podcast covers the latest trends in aesthetic surgery, including breast augmentation, breast implant removal, tummy tuck, mommy makeover, labiaplasty, facelifts and rhinoplasty.
La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre is located just off the I-5 San Diego Freeway at 9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 130 in the Ximed building on the Scripps Memorial Hospital campus.
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Theme music: Busy People, SOOP
Contents of this video:
00:00 - Intro
00:18 - Welcome Dr. Kiersten Riedler
00:44 - Why is eyelid surgery more popular than lipo now?
01:49 - The first area that shows aging changes
03:37 - Functional benefits of eyelid surgery
04:26 - Reasons people get eyelid surgery
05:30 - Does forehead Botox cause droopy eyelids?
07:07 - Who gets eyelid surgery?
08:24 - Lifestyle reasons to notice aging eyes
09:52 - What to do if you’re considering eyelid surgery
11:00 - Treatment options for aging eyes
12:58 - Fat vs. filler for the eye area
15:55 - What to expect after eyelid surgery
17:38 - What to expect on your eyelid surgery day
18:40 - Predictions for eyelid surgery popularity
19:40 - Links and outro