What is Blepharoplasty?

Definition

Changes in the eye lid caused by saggy or droppy skin as well as bags around the eye can be corrected by blepharoplasty or eyelid lift surgery. Upper and lower eye lid can be corrected simultaneously to rejuvenates the eyes. Protruding fat and excess skin can be addressed simultaneously by excision.

Eyelid lift surgery, or blepharoplasty (BLEF-uh-ro-plas-te), corrects droopy eyelids by removing excess skin, muscle and fat. To help decide if this surgery is right for you, find out what you can expect and explore the benefits and risks involved.