Eyelid Surgery/ Blepharoplasty

The plastic surgery of the eyelids, blepharoplasty is done to correct defects, deformities, and disfigurations of the eyelids; and to aesthetically modify the eye region of the face. With the removal or the repositioning (or both) of excess tissues, and the reinforcement of the corresponding muscle and tendon, the blepharoplasty procedure resolves functional and cosmetic problems of the periorbita, i.e. the area from the eyebrow to the upper portion of the cheek.

Younger patients opt for this surgery to get rid of the fat deposits in the upper or lower lid that make the eyes look dull and tired.

Older people normally undergo changes with age such as excess eyelid skin with and without protruding fat. Most patients seeking surgery want a fresher appearance, which requires re-establishing the natural arrangement around the eyes as it was in their younger years. Some also suffer from restricted vision because of droopy lids.

Although more common in women, now men are also increasingly opting for this type of surgery.