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Eyelid Surgery Blepharoplasty
It has often been said that your eyes are the "windows to your soul," because they are the most important way we communicate our emotions. Unfortunately, your eyes can also be deceiving if the significant effects of aging have altered them. Instead of looking rested, alert and energetic, drooping eyelids or puffy bags under the eyes can make you appear to be tired, run-down, angry or unhappy. If you feel that your eyes make you look older, sad or fatigued, you may want to consider cosmetic eyelid surgery, also called Blepharoplasty.

How is the eyelid procedure performed?
Depending on your features and the recommendation of your physician, you may undergo cosmetic eyelid enhancement on either the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both. Through a strategically placed incision, the upper eyelid procedure involves the removal of excess skin and fatty tissue. Because it is placed in the natural contour of the upper eyelid, the incision is camouflaged upon healing. Lower eyelid treatments also involve the removal of excess skin and fat. The incision may be made just under the lower lash line or inside the lower lid. Through a personal consultation, your surgeon will decide the best approach for revitalizing your eyelids.