If you have saggy or droopy upper eyelids, excess skin on the upper eyelid that interferes with your peripheral vision, excess skin on the lower eyelids, or “bags” under your eyes, you may benefit from a procedure call Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery. Your eyelids tend to stretch and the muscles supporting them weaken with age, causing your eyelids to droop. Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that may involve removing excess skin, muscle, and fat to give your eyes a refreshed appearance and to help with any potential vision problems. Before and after eyelid surgery Every patient is different, but you may be a good candidate for eyelid surgery if you have no significant health issues, will give your eyelids the proper amount of time and attention needed to fully heal, and you should have realistic expectations of what the surgery can do for you. Before the surgery, a Board-certified plastic surgeon will sit down with you to discuss what you want to achieve. He or sh...
