What is Blepharoplasty?

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Blepharoplasty (also known as eyelid surgery, eyelid lift and eyelid tuck) is a procedure to correct the sagging or drooping of the eyelids and the removal of excess fat, skin and atrophied muscle or even the herniated fat in the eye area. As we get older, most individuals will start to see a difference in their eye area--more laxity, bags below and above the eye; some times so much that the upper lid seems to disappear underneath the extra fatty area under the brow bone. This procedure can give a more youthful appearance to an otherwise older, more tired looking face.


Blepharoplasty is a procedure which should be performed by a surgeon who is well skilled with its technique and experienced with numerous facial types and eye types. As with every surgery, there are risks and if your procedure is performed by an inexperienced surgeon this could prove disastrous. Especially with Blepharoplasty.

Blepharoplasty will not rid you of wrinkles around the eye area. This includes crow's feet or other such wrinkles in the peri-orbital area. This procedure will not eliminate dark circles or lift your eyebrows. If your concerns are dark circles, please see our Dark Undereye Circles section. If a lifting effect of the eyebrows is what you are seeking a Brow Lift will better suit you. If you are wishing to help with wrinkles you could look into Laser Resurfacing as in addition to your blepharoplasty or even Non-ablative treatments like Intense Pulsed Light Therapy (PhotoDerm, FotoFacial).

The Blepharoplasty procedure can enhance your appearance and give your eye area a more awake look and can even remedy certain individual's vision problems if they are caused by the excess skin blocking their vision. If the latter is the case, usually your insurance will cover the operation. Some of you may feel as if your eyes give the appearance of you being tired or angry. A Blepharoplasty can rid your eyes of its excess baggage and may allow you to look as good as you feel.

[dani1]

Wow, thanks for all that information about what Blepharoplasty is. Where did you get it? Did you know it off the top of your head?