Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) is a procedure to repair sagging, drooping, or puffy eyelids by removing excess skin, muscle, and fat. It can be performed on the upper, lower, or both eyelids to improve vision obstructed by sagging skin and to create a more youthful, rested appearance.
Upper blepharoplasty focuses on the top eyelids. If your eyelids droop or make you look tired (or even block your vision), this surgery removes the extra skin to open up your eyes and make you look more awake.
Lower blepharoplasty is for the area under your eyes. It helps smooth out puffiness or bags by removing or moving fat and tightening the skin—kind of like giving your eyes a mini makeover.
Besides aging, severely sagging skin around the eyes can reduce side vision (peripheral vision), especially the upper and outer parts of the visual field. Blepharoplasty can reduce or get rid of these vision problems. The surgery can also make eyes look younger and more alert.
