Your eyes are often the first thing people notice about
you and are an important aspect of your overall
appearance. As we age, the tone and shape of our
eyelids can loosen and sag. Heredity and sun exposure
also contribute to this process. This excess, puffy or
lax skin can make you appear more tired or older
than you are.
The decision to have surgery is personal, and you’ll have to decide if it will achieve your goals, and if the potential risks of eyelid surgery are acceptable.
Be sure you understand the surgery and recuperation completely, and don’t hesitate to ask your plastic surgeon questions.
Initial healing may include some swelling, bruising, irritation or dry eyes, and discomfort that can be controlled with medication, cold compresses, and ointment. Irritation at the incision sites is also possible.
Remember that the eyelids are part of the face. The appearance of a drooping upper lid may also be due to relaxation of the forehead skin and eyebrow. Sometimes a drooping eyelid is caused by stretching of one of the upper eyelid muscles, the levator.
What is eyelid surgery?
