Eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty is a cosmetic procedure which improves facial appearance by removing excess skin, fat and muscles from the upper and lower eyelids. It is also a corrective surgery which can effectively treat the formation of baggy skin, drooping eyelashes and sinking upper eyelids which may impair a person’s vision.

Blepharoplasty can resolve skin conditions stemming from aging, heredity and environmental factors. Men and women above the age of 35 commonly seek this treatment. The facial skin begins to lose its elasticity and texture, making one appear over aged or extremely tired and frail. This condition may arise even if one is conscious of one’s looks and takes all preventative or remedial measures.

An Intricate Procedure with Aesthetically Pleasing Outcomes

As an invasive procedure, the plastic surgeon would necessitate the need for incisions along the crease of the treated eyelid (upper, lower or both). General or local anesthetic would be administered. During the procedure accumulated bags of fat and unwanted skin would be removed. In certain cases, plastic surgeons may remove some underlying facial muscles. The skin is carefully re-draped to bring about natural looking eyes.

The duration of the procedure depends on the extent of surgery and should not take more than 3 hours time. There might be slight bruising and swelling which would subside and disappear, leaving no scars or signs of surgical intervention behind. The plastic surgeon would advise you on precautions that need to be taken after the procedure in order to attain a speedy recovery. Most patients are able to resume light activities in a few days’ time without discomfort.

Find out If You are a Candidate for Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid surgery improves facial appearance, but is not for all. Physically healthy candidates make the best candidates. In most cases it is a complimentary procedure carried out with either a browlift or a facelift. An experienced plastic surgeon can determine whether you can undergo the procedure, and also provide all the information you wish to have regarding this surgery.