Eyelid correction surgery | Blepharoplasty

What is Blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery?

Blepharoplasty – Eyelid Surgery is surgical modification of the eyelid. Excess tissue such as skin and fat are removed or repositioned, and surrounding muscles and tendons may be reinforced. It can be both a functional and cosmetic surgery. It can be performed at the same time as another procedure, such as a brow lift, face-lift or skin resurfacing.

The eyelid aging process

As skin ages, it gradually loses its elasticity. A lack of elasticity plus the constant pull from gravity causes excessive skin to collect on the upper and lower eyelids. Excess skin on the lower eyelid causes wrinkles and bulges. On the upper eyelids, an extra fold of skin can hang over the eyelashes and get in the way of seeing. The fat that cushions the eyeball from the skull can also cause bulges in the upper and lower eyelids. The thin membrane that holds the fat in place weakens with age, letting the fat jut into the lids.

Who needs eyelid surgery?

Blepharoplasty – Eyelid Surgery is often done as an elective surgery for cosmetic reasons. Lower eyelid blepharoplasty – Eyelid Surgery is almost always done for cosmetic reasons, to improve puffy lower eyelid “bags” and reduce the wrinkling of skin. Asian blepharoplasty or double eyelid surgery is a special type of blepharoplasty – Eyelid Surgery that creates a crease in the upper eyelid. Blepharoplasty – Eyelid Surgery is sometimes needed for functional reasons. When an advanced amount of upper eyelid skin is present, the skin may protrude over the eyelashes and causes a loss of peripheral vision.