Eyelid surgery is one of the most popular types of plastic surgery procedures, and patients say they look more youthful and refreshed.
Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure to improve the appearance of the eyelids. This is a very popular procedure. In 2014, more than 200,000 blepharoplasties were performed in the United States.
A blepharoplasty can be performed on your upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both. Based on a preoperative evaluation of factors such as your underlying facial muscle structure, bone structure, and the symmetry of your eyebrows, the surgeon will decide how much skin, muscle, and/or fat to remove.
“I was 51 years old when I had a blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) at Edina Plastic Surgery. I was delighted with the very natural-looking results. I look more ‘awake and rested’ and it is more fun to apply eye makeup now that my eyes look so much more youthful. There was very little discomfort following the procedure. I have recommended this procedure and Edina Plastic Surgery to many friends of mine.”
Whether you want to improve your appearance or are experiencing functional problems with your eyelids, eyelid surgery can rejuvenate the area surrounding your eyes.
SPECIFICALLY, EYELID SURGERY CAN TREAT:
- Loose or sagging skin that creates folds or disturbs the natural contour of the upper eyelid, sometimes impairing vision
- Excess fatty deposits that appear as puffiness in the eyelids
- Bags under the eyes
- Drooping lower eyelids that reveal white below the iris
- Excess skin and fine wrinkles of the lower eyelid
