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David S. Felder, MD

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Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
2021 E. Commercial Blvd., Ste. 306, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
(954) 289-5338
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4.9 | 155 Reviews
196 Questions Answered
AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Eyelid Enhancement

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Sagging of the thin upper eyelid skin may give the impression that the eyelids are drooped and is one of the first areas of the face that begin to show signs of aging. The loose or extra skin in the upper eyelids may make you appear fatigued and older than your real age. Hooding of the upper eyelid crease makes the application of make-up difficult and cosmetics can no longer hide the aging process. Upper eyelid cosmetic surgery also called an upper eyelid blepharoplasty may be the perfect answer that you are seeking. A customized upper eyelid surgery translates into a re-contouring of the upper eyelids. Dr. Felder can achieve this goal on patients by removing the precise amount of excess upper eyelid skin, with removal of any bulging fatty deposits, if present. Dr. Felder has the experience with over 8,000 eyelid surgeries performed, to identify unique characteristics in each patient to achieve a natural result.
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🩺32 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

As an Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Felder has performed over 9,000 eyelid surgeries since opening his practice in Fort Lauderdale in 1988.

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Restylane Lyft is not meant to be used in the tear trough or under eye area. It has a high G prime and becomes stiff, which is normally to be used for lifting. I would suggest if it does not improve that you find someone qualified to dissolve the filler. Best wishes.

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David S. Felder, MD

Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

4.9 | 155 reviews

Restylane Lyft is not meant to be used as a tear trough filler as it is a very stiff filler used more for lifting. If it does not improve I would seek someone qualified to remove the filler with hyaluronidase. 

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David S. Felder, MD

Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

4.9 | 155 reviews

It is not uncommon to have excess swelling in the lips after injection with Restylane Silk. This may last several days and Silk is known to cause this type of swelling. It should resolve within a week or so. Best of luck.

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David S. Felder, MD

Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

4.9 | 155 reviews

As stated previously, this is PIH or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. It is not uncommon, and we saw it more frequently with fully ablative CO2 vs. fractional CO2 laser. It usually begins about 3-4 weeks after laser resurfacing. We use bleaching creams such as Hydroquinone to treat the PIH. It may take a couple months to disappear. It is not permanent. Best of luck.

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David S. Felder, MD

Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

4.9 | 155 reviews

It normally takes 7-10 days to see the full effect of Botox. Some patients who have been receiving Botox continually, may see earlier results.

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David S. Felder, MD

Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

4.9 | 155 reviews

Restylane Lyft is a very useful filler for mid-face, jawline and hands. However, it is too thick for putting into tear troughs. I use either Restylane Silk or Restylane which have worked well for years. Best of luck.

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David S. Felder, MD

Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

4.9 | 155 reviews

I have been performing transconjunctival blephs for over 20 years and have yet to see an ectropion from this technique in my hands. It is an extremely safe procedure performed by those experienced in lower eyelid surgery. Best of luck.

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David S. Felder, MD

Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

4.9 | 155 reviews

I have not used dissolving sutures for blepharoplasty and prefer to remove traditional sutures when the wound is sufficiently healed. Dissolving sutures do tend to create more inflammation and irritation.

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David S. Felder, MD

Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

4.9 | 155 reviews

It appears as though you have a mild wound dehiscence in the central portion of the eyelid. It is minor enough that it should heal fine, just take a little longer. 

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David S. Felder, MD

Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

4.9 | 155 reviews

There should be no issue doing an upper and lower lid bleph with permanent eyeliner. The only time there may be a problem, if the liner extends upward on the upper eyelid laterally, then a portion may be included in the lateral portion of the incision. 

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David S. Felder, MD

Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

4.9 | 155 reviews

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kro10

Results Are Excellent - I Am Very Pleased!

Exceptional experience, from the initial consulting conversation, I felt like Dr. Felder had my best interest at the forefront. He was patient, answered my questions and I never felt like I was being "sold" into a procedure. Pan forward, 8 months and the procedure was completed along the identical lines of what was shared with me initially. The procedure was successful and the results are evident. I am guessing there is a reason that 3 other Doctors mentioned only Dr. Felder as the go to Dr. for my procedure.

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Persistent330816

I LOVE my Eyes

As a Registered Nurse I spent years thinking about having upper & lower eyelid surgery. Knowing that they’re risks I wanted to find an expert in this area, this lead me to Dr. David Felder. February 2025 I had an upper & lower blepharoplasty along with CO2 lazer of the lower eyes, I had MAC anesthesia. I was home in 2 1/2 hours, it was painless, there was no bleeding, no infection, no scarring, & no post procedure anesthesia complications!!! I LOVE my eyes , gone are the hooded eyelids & gone are the bags under my eyes. The sutures came out in 10 days, it was so easy!!!! Dr. Felder, Jill his surgical coordinator & Diane at the front desk make a fabulous team, they’re so welcoming, kind & warmhearted!!!! Anyone considering this procedure, I say go for it, you’re in excellent hands with Dr. Felder.

Eyelid Surgery

Fantastico9668

Phenomenal Results, So Happy

Dr Felder and his ENTIRE staff are amazing! I spent 18 months considering getting an upper bleph and lower bleph but knew that my choice of surgeon was critical to getting the results I hoped for. I searched online reviews, photos, bleph fb groups, talked to a few friends that had it done. Some of them did not even have a noticeable improvement and one of them (who had hers done by a respected oculoplastic surgeon in Boca) had awful results. Dr Felder was one of the surgeons I consulted with a few months ago. His reputation in this area is superb, so he was on my short list. He spent a good amount of time w me during the initial visit and I really appreciated his patience w all my questions. He could not have been more kind. I am thrilled w my results! I almost regret not having it done sooner but I know it was time well spent making the right decision. Having the CO2 laser done at the same time as the upper and lower blephs gave me beautiful results. I also have to say that his staff was superb from the very first phone call. Everyone in his office is friendly and talkative. Jill and Diane were amazing. I honestly felt as if everyone in Dr Felder’s office really cared about my results. I was very well-prepared for what to expect post-surgically and the instructions were very detailed. Dr Felder called me the evening of the surgery and when I didn’t answer (bc I was sleeping) he called me again to see how I was doing. Gosh I would have travelled across state lines to get these results. Make sure you choose a surgeon who specializes in ocular plastic surgery, not a general plastic surgeon who works on other areas of the face. Seek out the best surgeon. Schedule consults with your short list, then go with who u feel most comfortable with. Or save urself 18 months of hesitation & research, go see Dr Felder :)

Eyelid Surgery

Easygoing37891

My results are more amazing that I could have imagined

I would like to share my experience with Dr. Felder and his staff. This review is long overdue. One year ago, May 2023, I came in for a lower lid transconjunctival blepharoplasty. My results are more amazing that I could have imagined. I couldn't be happier with my experience from beginning to end. Dr. Felder and the entire staff are caring and professional. I had very little pain, I would categorize it as discomfort and minimal bruising. They provided me with step by stop after care instruction's. Jill and Diane couldn't have been more helpful, they answered any questions I had and responded to my many emails! Dr. Felder checked in on me after the procedure himself to ensure all my questions were answered. I love my results! I am grateful that I found Dr. Felder. If you are considering any type of procedure, schedule a consultation. He is honest, caring and the best in the business! Tracy B

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mullinclan

Eyelid surgery - highly recommend Dr. Felder & his team

I cannot say enough about my whole experience with Dr. Felder, and his staff. From the initial phone call to schedule a consultation, Jill & Diane could not have been more kind, compassionate, and informative. The term, 'you are only as good as your team' rings through here over and over again, and you can tell this well-oiled machine has been running with these ladies at the helm for a very long time. They made me feel very welcome. After meeting Dr. Felder, I immediately knew that this is where I would be getting my upper blepharoplasty done. Throw in an under-eye laser treatment, and what's not to love. He is a consummate professional, that has an amazing bed side manner that instantly put me at ease. He also has a great sense of humor which makes the actual procedure easy to handle. It's was not bad at all. If I can do it, anyone can. And the recovery is literally painless. He's the best Fort Lauderdale has to offer, trust me, I did my homework and went to several doctors for consults. If you're on the fence, take the plunge. My biggest regret is I waited so long to do it.

Eyelid Surgery

John Irwin

Day of upper eyelid surgery went smooth & follow-up was perfect

Dr. Felder and staff from the beginning were very compassionate and forthcoming on the whole process. Of course in the beginning, it is quite intimidating to say the least, however Dr. Felder explained the process of surgery and Jill for the aftercare. The day of surgery for my upper eyelids went pretty smooth and the follow up was perfect. I would highly recommend Dr. Felder for anyone who is considering eyelid surgery. With his team, you can count on a smooth and efficient process.

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Trustworthy352432

I Still Look Like Myself, Only Better!

I have always had hooded eyelids. About a year ago the hooding became so bad that I knew I had to get my eyes done. It was affecting my vision. I put it off for years because I have seen many people (with the financial resources to get the best work done) who’s eyes do not look natural. They look continuously surprised. I ran into so many people that looked like that, that I assumed that was what you looked like after having upper eyelid surgery. I interviewed three doctors before deciding on Dr. Felder because I was concerned that I wouldn’t look like myself after surgery. My surgery could have been covered by insurance but I chose to pay out of pocket because Dr. Felder is that good! I chose him because he was the most thorough in explaining my procedure and he promised me that my eyes would look natural. The whole experience was seamless. Everyone that works in his office is pleasant, knowledgeable, and competent. You can tell they all love working there and it shows in how they work. Phone calls were returned promptly. They took the time to answer my questions. They sent multiple reminders for appts and were flexible in scheduling. Dr. Felder is a kind, caring doctor. That wasn’t something I required in my surgeon but it amazingly made the whole experience enjoyable. Even the surgery was enjoyable. He played a great musical soundtrack which was relaxing and he explained what he is doing throughout the process. I found that very comforting. His follow-up after surgery was very thorough and my eyes healed beautifully. I highly recommend going to see him before you make your decision. He is the best at what he does and it shows. I look like myself , only better! Before/After Photos attached.

Eyelid Surgery

Helpful926249

My eyes came out beautiful

Dr. Felder is a talented surgeon and has a wonderful bed side manner. He and all of the staff at his office are wonderful and treat you like family! The entire experience from booking my first appointment until my last post - op appointment couldn't have gone any smoother. I had upper eye lid surgery and my eyes came out beautiful. He only does eyes and it shows in his work. I would highly recommend Dr. Felder.

Eyelid Surgery

GT72275

Life changing - the results are gorgeous and natural

Look no further! Dr. Felder is the best of the best. All of my life I have had hereditary under-eye bags. I'm in a highly visible profession, and professional makeup could never cover the dark circles, puffiness and excess skin. I was so afraid of surgery I put it off for many years but took the leap about 6 years ago and had lower blepharoplasty w/ laser. WOW. The results were AMAZING! I returned to Dr. Felder last month to have my upper-lids done. (My sister and my friend have both also had this procedure done by Dr. Felder.) I had no idea the difference this would make! Absolutely incredible. The results are gorgeous and natural. If you are hesitating or worried about ending up with a "surprised look"..... Go see Dr. Felder. You will be glad you did!

Eyelid Surgery

Cat90409

Best surgeon in the world! Saggy extra skin finally gone!!!

Best decision I have ever made! My only regret is not calling his office sooner! The saggy extra skin on my eyelids that just appeared out of nowhere, is finally gone!!! Dr. David Felder also made the entire experience a breeze as he cheerfully sang to some music during the surgery lol. I can't believe I am saying thIs but even the surgery was a lot of fun. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND! SEE DR. DAVID FELDER!!! Dr. David fender is the best surgeon near me and he is the best surgeon in South Florida and he is the best surgeon in the world for eyelid surgery, as it is his speciality! The Staff is great too :)