Blepharoplasty, or more commonly known as cosmetic eyelid surgery, is an elective surgical procedure used to remove wrinkles and excess skin of the upper and/or lower eyelids. The procedure was developed because the eyes are such a focus of attention on one's face; thus, to surgically restore and rejuvenate the eye area has the overall effect of making one look more rested and alert.

Eye surgery can:

• Tighten loose or droopy skin that, with age, can become folded over the eyes, oftentimes impairing proper vision
• Remove puffiness due to excess fatty tissues in the upper eyelids
• Remove the proverbial 'bags' under the eyes
• Restore the lower eyelids to their proper place just under the iris, as opposed to sagging so low that the whites of the eyes are seen
• Remove delicate, fine wrinkles on the lower eyelids

Is Blepharoplasty Right for Me?

Blepharoplasty can be performed on fully developed men and women who have healthy facial musculature and whose expectations of the surgery are realistic. As with any cosmetic enhancement surgery, you should first consider your motivations for surgery to be sure that you're choosing surgery for yourself and not to fulfill someone else's' desires or expectations of you or your body. It is a very personal matter and any decision for surgery should come after careful consideration of all the facts and emotions involved.