Lift Your Expectations.
Ziplyft™ is the first truly minimally invasive lid treatment (MILT) — performed in under fifteen minutes, in your provider’s office, with no sutures and minimal bruising. A refreshed, naturally rested look, without the drama of surgery.
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You still look like yourself. Your eyes should say so too.
Your eyes are usually the first place to show age. As excess skin gathers above the lash line, they begin to read as tired or heavy — even on the mornings you feel rested and ready.
Most people assume invasive surgery is the only real answer. Ziplyft™ offers a less invasive option. Its Compression Skin Contouring (CoCo™) technology compresses the skin for hemostasis, fuses it for adhesive closure, then removes it — turning a complex operation into an elegant, in-office treatment.
- Removes excess upper eyelid skin — a real, lasting change, not a temporary one
- Sutureless closure, sealed with tissue adhesive instead of stitches
- Local anesthetic only — no operating room, no IV sedation
The procedure is performed in under 15 minutes, in your provider’s office under local anesthetic.
Why Patients Choose Ziplyft™
A modern alternative to traditional eyelid surgery — designed around your life, not around an operating room schedule.
The goal was never to look like someone else. It was to look awake, open, and unmistakably you. Ziplyft™ is designed for subtle, natural-looking improvement that works with your features rather than against them.
No hospital. No operating room. No weeks spent waiting it out at home. Ziplyft™ is performed in your provider’s office, and most patients are event-ready sooner than traditional eyelid surgery.
Local anesthetic is all that’s required — no IV sedation, no general anesthesia, and no recovery room. Compression Skin Contouring works without cautery or sutures, which is why bleeding and bruising stay minimal.
The Ziplyft™ device is transparent, so your physician can see exactly what they’re doing throughout. That clear, clamp-and-blade design is what makes symmetric, consistently natural outcomes reproducible — case after case.
Ziplyft™ closes with tissue adhesive rather than sutures. Nothing has to be removed later, which means no suture-removal appointment and none of the discomfort that comes with it — just a simpler path through healing.
Open Your Eyes and See the Difference
Creams and serums sit on the surface. Traditional blepharoplasty delivers real change but asks a great deal in return. Ziplyft™ was designed to sit where patients actually want to be.
| Creams & Serums | Traditional Bleph | Ziplyft™ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Procedure time | Daily, indefinitely | 30–60 minutes | Less than 15 minutes |
| Result | Temporary, superficial | Significant | Significant & lasting |
| Invasiveness | Non-invasive | Surgical | Minimally invasive |
| Anesthesia | None | General or IV sedation | Local only |
| Closure | None | Sutures — removal required | Tissue adhesive, sutureless |
| Recovery | None | 2–3 weeks | Event-ready in 7–10 days |
| Setting | At home | Operating room | In your provider’s office |
Comparisons reflect available clinical data and real-world outcomes. Individual results and recovery times vary.
Find a Ziplyft provider
Locate a trained provider near you and book a consultation to talk through your goals.
Your consultation
Your provider evaluates your eyelids, answers your questions, and builds a plan around your anatomy and what you want to see in the mirror.
Preparing for treatment
Local anesthetic is applied to keep you comfortable. No operating room, no IV sedation, no general anesthesia.
The procedure
Using the Ziplyft™ device and CoCo™ technology, your physician removes the excess upper eyelid skin and closes with tissue adhesive. Usually under fifteen minutes.
Enjoy your results
Most patients see mild swelling and bruising that resolves quickly. As healing continues, your eyes appear awake and more open — while still looking like you, just more refreshed.
See Ziplyft in Action
Ziplyft™ is a transparent, clamp-and-blade device that compresses, fuses, and removes excess eyelid skin in one controlled motion. Watch the animation to see how Compression Skin Contouring replaces cautery and sutures.
- Reduces bruising and swelling
- Reduces bleeding
- Eliminates sutures
- Patients get back to life quickly
Before
and after.
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Photographs of actual Ziplyft patients. Individual results may vary. All patients consented to the use of their photographs.
- Eight cases from eight surgeons — real-world outcomes, not studio shots
- Each pair shot at the same angle and distance, so the comparison is honest
Real Patients. Real Results.
My eyes were feeling tired and I was looking older, but I didn’t want to have a big surgery with a lot of downtime. I am thrilled I had a Ziplyft treatment — I had very little bruising and looked good in a week!
After my Ziplyft, I look younger and more awake but very natural and not overdone — I look like myself, just younger!
I even got a compliment from a stranger saying, “you just look so fresh!” and I feel better about myself for sure!
What Providers Are Saying
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Patients are happy, I’m happy, and our staff is happy. When your team is excited about bringing a technology into practice, that speaks volumes.
For the patient, Ziplyft delivers quick, predictable results with minimal bruising, swelling, and downtime.
You can customize the incision more than I thought you would be able to.
Inspired by Experience.
Designed for You.
After decades of caring for patients and performing eyelid procedures, Dr. Patricia Buehler experienced traditional upper blepharoplasty firsthand. That perspective — surgeon and patient at once — is what led her to create Ziplyft™.
Osheru was founded in Bend, Oregon in 2021 by Dr. Patricia Buehler, MD, MPH and Dr. Knute Buehler, MD, with a single goal: democratize, simplify, and beautify eyelid surgery. Ziplyft™ is the first application of that work, and the first treatment in the Minimally Invasive Lid Treatment (MILT) category.
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The original concept drew on real twig-clamp techniques from Ancient Egypt. The device was prototyped and refined on chicken skin before advancing to cadaver labs, and then to clinics.
Ziplyft™ is designed for adults with excess upper eyelid skin who want a minimally invasive alternative to traditional blepharoplasty — particularly anyone experiencing tired-looking or droopy eyes who wants to look refreshed without weeks of downtime. Candidacy depends on your anatomy, your health, and your goals, so the only real answer comes from a consultation with a trained Ziplyft provider.
Most patients are event-ready with minimal swelling or bruising within 7–10 days, compared with 2–3 weeks for classic eyelid surgery. Many return to work or social activities within a week to ten days.
Ziplyft™ removes excess upper eyelid skin, so the improvement is real and lasting rather than temporary — unlike creams, fillers, or lasers, which work on the surface. Natural aging does continue, and your provider can tell you what to expect over time given your own anatomy.
Ziplyft™ closes with tissue adhesive rather than sutures, and the incision is hidden in the natural lid crease — both of which support minimal scarring. There is no suture removal, and no suture marks. As with any procedure that removes skin, healing varies between individuals; your provider will walk you through what to expect for your eyelids specifically.
The cost of a Ziplyft™ procedure varies by provider and location. Ziplyft is a cash-pay procedure and is not covered by insurance. We recommend contacting your local Ziplyft provider for specific pricing and payment information.
Minimally Invasive Lid Treatment (MILT) is the treatment category Osheru created. Compression Skin Contouring (CoCo™) is the method behind it, and it does three things:
- Compresses the skin for hemostasis — which is why the procedure is bloodless without cautery
- Fuses the skin so it can be closed with tissue adhesive instead of sutures
- Cuts and removes the excess skin
Ziplyft™ is the first device to put CoCo™ into practice, and the first minimally invasive lid treatment (MILT).
Open Your Eyes
Beautifully™
Discover a minimally invasive approach to upper eyelid rejuvenation. Find a trained Ziplyft™ provider near you and find out whether it’s right for you.
Photograph of an actual Ziplyft patient. Individual results may vary.