Gruber Plastic Surgery is highlighting the growing trend of combining facelifts with eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) as one of the most-requested facial rejuvenation strategies in 2025. The Tampa-based practice notes that patients searching for terms like “facelift Tampa” and “blepharoplasty Tampa” increasingly ask whether treating one area or planning a whole-face approach delivers the most cohesive, natural-looking results.
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), combination procedures are on the rise, with facelifts paired with eyelid surgery or lip lifts cited as a key trend. ASPS data also confirms that both facelift (rhytidectomy) and eyelid surgery remain among the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures.
“Most patients aren’t looking to ‘change’ their face—they want to look rested and like themselves,” said Meegan Gruber, MD, PhD, founder of Gruber Plastic Surgery. “When the eyes look tired but the lower face has laxity—or vice versa—treating only one area can feel incomplete. A well-planned facelift-plus-eyelid approach creates harmony, which reads as natural.”
Why Patients Choose Facelift + Blepharoplasty
Facial aging rarely occurs in isolation. While facelifts typically address lower-face laxity and jawline changes, eyelid surgery can correct heaviness, excess skin, or puffiness around the eyes. For the right candidates, combining these procedures may:
- Deliver a more balanced, refreshed appearance across the face
- Avoid the “one-area-treated” look that can result from single procedures
- Consolidate surgical planning and recovery into a single timeline, when medically safe
Gruber Plastic Surgery emphasizes personalized planning, with various facelift techniques tailored to patient anatomy and goals. Upper and lower eyelid surgeries can also be performed simultaneously for comprehensive rejuvenation in eligible patients.
Looking Ahead: 2026 Trends
- The practice expects demand in 2026 to continue emphasizing:
- Natural-looking outcomes achieved through whole-face planning
- Procedure combinations that reduce multiple recovery periods
- Consultation approaches that prioritize patient education and realistic expectations
About Gruber Plastic Surgery
Located at 3979 Moran Road in Tampa, Florida, Gruber Plastic Surgery is led by Dr. Meegan Gruber, MD, PhD, an award-winning, board-certified plastic surgeon. Dr. Gruber, featured on TLC’s Awake Surgery, is recognized for her awake cosmetic procedures and traditional surgeries under general anesthesia. She has been named on Newsweek’s “America’s Best Plastic Surgeons” list for 2024 and 2025. The clinic offers complimentary consultations, personalized surgical planning, and comprehensive postoperative care for both local and out-of-town patients.
