What is eyelid surgery?

Also known as blepharoplasty, eyelid surgery improves the appearance of the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both. It gives a rejuvenated appearance to the surrounding area of your eyes, making you look more rested and alert. Functional eyelid surgery is also done to improve vision that is obstructed from loose or puffy skin that is restricting vision. John LiVecchi, MD is our Director of Oculoplastic surgery who specializes in eyelid surgery. He has done thousands of these to improve vision and give a more youthful appearance to patients. He was voted a top Oculoplastic surgeon 10 years in a row by Consumer's Research Council of America.

Treatable conditions:

  • Upper eyelid surgery can remove excess fatty deposits that appear as puffiness in the upper eyelids.
  • Loose or sagging skin that creates folds or disturbs the natural contour of the upper eyelid, sometimes impairing vision, can be treated by eyelid lift surgery.
  • Lower eyelid blepharoplasty can remove excess skin and fine wrinkles of the lower eyelid.
  • Bags under the eyes can be corrected by blepharoplasty.
  • Lower eyelid surgery can correct droopiness of the lower eyelids, showing white below the iris (colored portion of the eye).

See below some of the medical conditions associated with eyelid surgery:

 

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