Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) - page 3

Wrinkles, puffiness, excess skin and bags around the eyes are reasons to consider eyelid surgery. The problem may be purely cosmetic or in some cases the drooping of the upper lids can impair vision. In Asian eyes, this surgery can add an upper crease to the eye.

Eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty removes excess skin, fat and muscles from the eyelids. Eyelid surgery is frequently performed on both the upper and lower eyelids. The scars on the upper lids are usually hidden in the crease of the eye. The scars on the lower lids are usually hidden inside the lower lid. The incisions are closed with very fine sutures, leaving nearly invisible scars.

Patients who have fat but no excess skin to remove may benefit from a modified procedure called a transconjunctival blepharoplasty. This procedure is typically done on younger patients and involves an incision made on the inside of the lower lid and leaves no visible scar.

Often performed in conjunction with a forehead or brow lift, eyelid surgery can provide patients with more open, youthful, and attractive eyes.