Weary, droopy eyes may be a sign that you are not getting enough rest, or it could simply mean that your eyes are aging.  Plastic surgeons in Miami often recommend an eyelid lift, (known medically as blepharoplasty); to rejuvenate the eyes, and combat the changes that age brings to the eyes.

What is Blepharoplasty, and why is it so popular?

An eyelid lift is a surgical procedure that is done to correct problems such as droopy eyelids and eye bags. Depending on the extent of correction that needs to be made, it can be performed on the upper eyelids, the lower eyelids, as well as both areas.

During surgery excess fat deposits below and above the eyes are removed, and lax skin is tightened. The procedure can be modified to conform to the specific needs of each patient, and is often done alongside browlift surgery.

The popularity of eyelid surgery is part of a growing obsession that Americans have with plastic surgery.  Statistics indicate that in 2012 eyelid lift surgery, was among the 3 most popular plastic surgeries performed in the US. It has fast become a ‘must have’ procedure for men and women who want to create an overall younger look.

The Procedure

In Miami, the eyelid lift is usually performed on an outpatient basis in a physician’s surgery. Local anesthesia is generally administered, and the procedure lasts for about an hour.

An upper eyelid lift involves the removal of folds of loose sagging skin, fat, and some tissue. The incisions for the surgery are generally made in the eyelid crease, making scars almost undetectable.

In the case of the lower eyelid lift, the incision is made on the inside of the eyelid, and usually involves the removal of fatty tissue. Blepharoplasty can be used to correct bagginess in the upper eyelids, and puffy lower eyelids.

Is eyelid lift surgery right for you?

If you are an otherwise healthy individual, but have eye bags or puffy eyes, then you may be a good candidate for blepharoplasty. In addition, patients should be non-smokers and have no serious eye conditions. However, while an eyelid lift can do wonders for your eyes, it is important to have realistic expectations about surgery.

If you live in Miami, then you can contact a board certified plastic surgeon for additional information about an eyelid lift. It is a safe procedure that will improve the appearance of your eyes, making you look younger and fresh-faced.