Cosmetic eyelid surgery can be done on both
the upper and lower eyelids. The goal in eyelid surgery
is to improve the appearance of the eyelids and make them
look more youthful and more rested by removing excess
skin and fat from the eyelids. Eyelid surgery can treat
the following:
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Loose or sagging skin that creates folds or hides
the natural contour of the upper eyelid
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Excess skin that hangs down from the upper eyelid,
sometimes impairing the vision
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Excess fat that sometimes appears as puffiness
in the upper eyelids
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Bags under the eyes
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Droopiness of the lower eyelid skin
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Some wrinkles of the lower eyelid
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Typically these conditions occur as a natural
part of the aging process, although there are some instances
where genetics play a role and these conditions can be
seen in people in their 20's and 30's. Cosmetic eyelid
surgery removes excess skin, eliminates bags and restores
firmness to the area surrounding the eye making you look
more rested.
Good candidates for eyelid surgery are men and women who
have any of the above conditions and who have realistic
goals for improvement of the upper and/or lower eyelids.
Most candidates are 35 or older but if droopy, baggy eyelids
are genetic, you may decide to have eyelid surgery at
a younger age.
