Eyelid Procedures

What is Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty (BLEF-uh-roe-plas-tee) is a type of surgical procedure that repairs droopy eyelids and may involve removing excess skin, muscle and fat. As you age, your eyelids stretch, and the muscles supporting them weaken. As a result, excess fat may gather above and below your eyelids, causing sagging eyebrows, droopy upper lids and bags under your eyes.

Besides making you look older, severely sagging skin around your eyes can reduce your side vision (peripheral vision), especially the upper and outer parts of your field of vision. Blepharoplasty can reduce or eliminate these vision problems and make your eyes appear younger and more alert.

When to Consider Blepharoplasty

You might consider blepharoplasty if droopy or sagging eyelids keep your eyes from opening completely impairing your peripheral vision or pull down your lower eyelids. Removing excess tissue from your upper eyelids can improve your vision. Upper and lower lid blepharoplasty can make your eyes appear younger and more alert.