Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

By removing excess fat, skin and muscle from the upper and lower eyelids, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) can rejuvenate puffy, sagging or tired-looking eyes.   It is typically a cosmetic procedure but can also improve vision by lifting droopy eyelids out of the patient's field of vision. The procedure is usually performed in an office with local anesthesia and lasts 45 minutes to a few hours depending on how much work is done.   Eyelid surgery cannot be used to raise the eyebrows or reduce the appearance of wrinkles, crow's feet or dark circles under the eyes, but the procedure can be combined with others such as a facelift and Botox® treatments to achieve these results.

The best candidates are individuals who are healthy, psychologically stable and well motivated. Some medical conditions may increase the risk of eyelid surgery such as thyroid disease, high blood pressure, and patients who do not make sufficient tears to keep their eyes well lubricated.