Droopy eyelids are a major reason why some people consider eyelid surgery to remove and tighten excess eyelid skin for a more alert, youthful appearance.
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.
What is Blepharoplasty ?
Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) is a procedure used to treat droopy eyelids. During this type of plastic surgery, a doctor removes skin, muscle, and sometimes fat that may be causing the area around your eyes to sag.
Candidates to this surgery
- Eyelid surgery is primarily sought by people looking for anti-aging treatments.
- Candidates also seek out blepharoplasty if they have significant bags under their eyes or if their eyebrows are starting to sag.
- People who have good health and don’t suffer from eye diseases
What can eyelid surgery treat
This procedure has cosmetically and medical functions as it can treat the following:
- Eyelid skin stretches, muscles weaken and fat pockets
- Droopy upper or lower eyelids, Eyebrows sagging as part of the aging process.
- Irritation from excess folds of eyelid skin rubbing together.
- Forehead discomfort from overused muscles that strain to lift sagging skin in the eyelid area.
Recovery from eyelid surgery
After eyelid surgery, you will have stitches in both lids that will remain for as long as a week. It is common to have swelling and, occasionally, bruising, but your eyelids should look normal within a week or two.
