Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty

Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure to improve the appearance of the eyelids.

Surgery can be performed on either the upper and lower lids, or both.

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

Procedure: 1 - 2 hours

Usually under local anesthesia.

Care should be taken not to remove too much skin from either lids (open eyes or ectropion)