Surprisingly, the area around the eyes is one of the first places where the natural effects of aging become evident. While the upper eyelid may be affected by drooping or sagging skin, the lower eyelids often have to deal with excess skin, puffiness or bags. To correct these issues, there is a surgery that can help tremendously without too much downtime required.

Why You May Need Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid surgery is also known as blepharoplasty.

Although this procedure is usually done for cosmetic reasons, older people whose upper eyelids may have begun to sag will also find it helps to make their faces look more youthful and can even improve their sight.

Different Types of Eyelid Surgery

There are several different types of eyelid surgery, and there isn’t really a one-size-fits-all approach that works for all patients. Some may just need one type of eyelid surgery while others may benefit from a combination. The different types of procedures include:

Upper Eyelid Surgery: As the name implies, an upper eyelid surgery is performed on the upper eyelids. In this case, the incision is placed in the crease of the eyelid in a strategic manner and is almost invisible.

This surgery is meant to address issues with the eyelids that include fatty tissues that may be causing the skin to sag as well as sagging or excess skin hanging around the surrounding areas of the eyes.

Lower Eyelid Surgery: Lower eyelid surgery is performed on the lower portion of the eyelid. The incision here is also placed strategically so it is hidden between the lines of the eyelids to ensure it looks as natural as possible.

Why Would You Need Lower Eyelid Surgery?

Reducing excess fat that may make the eyes seems puffy or saggy is the main reason for this procedure. It can also be used to improve the sagging or wrinkled skin hanging down from the eyes.

Lower eyelid surgeries may be done in a variety of ways.

One technique is to remove the excess fat to reduce the bagginess in the appearance of the eyes. Another approach is to remove the excess fat and then tighten the muscles, followed by the removal of excess skin folds to spruce up and tighten the area around the eyes.

If you’ve been impacted by aging and its unfriendly changes, you have options! We can help you improve the appearance of your eyelids and restore your youthfulness with corrective cosmetic procedures.

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