Eyelid Lifts
Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty) Sometimes, despite a great night of sleep, you may still appear tired or sad. This is often due to excess skin and/or fat causing “puffy” bags or prominent grooves. Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is a procedure to remove excess skin and/or fat from the upper and lower eyelids. Sometimes, the fat is repositioned to fill deep grooves that develop under the eye with age. This helps restore a youthful appearance and avoid the hallowed look often associated with this procedure.
In people with severe eyelid hooding or drooping, this procedure may help improve or correct peripheral visual loss. In such cases where this type of visual loss of documented by an eye doctor, insurance may cover some of the cost of the procedure.
The incision for the upper blepharoplasty is hidden in the natural upper eyelid crease. The incision for the lower blepharoplasty is either made under the eyelash line or inside the pink tissue (conjunctiva) of the lower eyelid.
If you have any problems with your eyes, including, but not limited to, dry eyes, glaucoma, cataracts, if you have Graves disease, autoimmune disorders such as Lupus, or have had any surgery on your eyes, it is critically important to relay this information to your surgeon.
Aesthetic eyelid surgery can help improve many of the signs of aging. The goal is improvement, not perfection. Human beings, by their very nature, are not perfect. During the initial consultation, you will be asked to look into a mirror and point out exactly what you would like to see improved. This will help your surgeon understand your goals and expectations. For more information, click here.
