Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid surgery, technically called blepharoplasty, is a procedure to remove excess skin--usually along with some eyelid fat pads and muscle from the upper and lower eyelids. Eyelid surgery can correct drooping upper lids and puffy bags below your eyes - features that make you look older and more tired than you feel, and may even interfere with your vision. Blepharoplasty can be done alone, or in conjunction with other facial surgery procedures such as a facelift or browlift.

If you're considering eyelid surgery, this information will give you a basic understanding of the procedure-when it can help, how it's performed, and what results you can expect.

Your New Look

Healing is a gradual process, and your scars may remain slightly pink for several months after surgery. Eventually, though, they'll fade to a thin, nearly invisible line. On the other hand, the positive results of your eyelid surgery-the more alert and youthful look-will last for years.  While the facial aging changes continue, the excess skin and fat that are removed do not return.

Before and After photos