Articles by Topic: Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid surgery is highly individualized. Some women seek surgery of the upper lids, some seek surgery of the lower lids, and some seek both. Some need skin removal, some need fat removal, and some need both. Some need their lower lids tightened, some need their upper lids raised, and some need both. Your plastic surgeon makes these determinations with the maneuvers described earlier. Your operation should be tailored to your needs.

As with any operation, there are limitations to what eyelid surgery will be able to improve. To better ensure satisfaction with your eyelid surgery, it is just as important to be aware of the problems that it will not correct as those it does.

Most cosmetic eyelid surgery is performed to correct bagginess and puffiness of the eyelids, sometimes altering the lid position as well. Read on to find out if cosmetic eyelid surgery or otherwise know as blepharoplasty can help you acheive the perfect eyelids you are looking for.

Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, remains the third most commonly performed cosmetic procedure in the world. This is not surprising, as our eyes are central to communication. When we speak, we look each other in the eye. Much emphasis is therefore placed on the appearance of the eyes. But before exploring the changes that eyelid surgery can accomplish, it is helpful to understand the aesthetic goal of eyelid surgery.

Eyelid Surgery, or blepharoplasty, is used to remove the fat deposits and loose skin that may form on the lower eyelids with age. Many factors, including heredity and sun damage, accelerate these changes. Younger people also elect to have this procedure done to eliminate puffiness of the eyes from congenital excess fatty tissue. The eyelift surgeries can also be performed by general plastic surgeons with specialization in ocuplasty or ear-nose-throat.