Blepharoplasty (Eyelids)

The following "Guide to Cosmetic Plastic Surgery" is an overview to cosmetic plastic surgery and was published by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Inc.

Cosmetic eyelid surgery removes excess fat and wrinkles of the lower lids and drooping skin of the upper eyelids that can make you look constantly tired or sad. It also eliminates bags under your eyes and tightens your lower eyelid skin. The result is a more alert and rested appearance.

Eyelid surgery may be performed along with a facelift or other facial rejuvenation procedures. Some people have inherited traits that cause them to have eyelid surgery as early as their 20s or 30s.

Fat and loose skin is removed from your upper eyelid area through an incision that is hidden within the natural eyelid fold. The incision extends slightly beyond the outside corner of your eye where it easily blends into existing laugh lines or other creases. If sagging of your eyebrows aggravates your upper eyelid problem, then your plastic surgeon may recommend a brow lift (link to brow lift).

Treatment of the lower eyelids often requires an incision that is hidden just below your lower lashes. Through this incision, excess sin, muscle and fat are removed or adjusted, sometimes fat may be repositioned to eliminate puffiness or bulges. If your lower eyelid skin is not excessive, your plastic surgeon may decide to use a different technique that removes fat through an incision placed inside the lid. A laser is sometimes used, if necessary, to resurface the lower eyelid skin and to achieve a small degree of skin tightening.

 
Illustrations from left to right:   1. Eyelid surgery removes puffy bags under your eyes and wrinkled folds of skin hooding your eyelashes on the upper lids.   2. Incisions follow natural contour lines in your upper and lower lids. In some cases, lower eyelid fat may be removed without any external incision; instead, an incision is placed inside your lower eyelid.   3. Stitches close the incisions. Incision lines fade and blend into natural creases.   4. After surgery, your appearance is brighter, more alert and rested.

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The Plastic Surgery Center of Manchester, New Hampshire specializes in cosmetic plastic surgery, including body lifts, breast enlargements, breast lifts, breast reductions, eyelid surgery, ear surgery, facelifts, fat grafting, liposuction, neck and chin surgery, rhinoplasty (nose surgery), surgery after massive weight loss, and tummy tucks. We also offer facial rejuvenation (chemical peels, dermabrasion, laser skin resurfacing, Obagi Blue Peels, Glycolic Peels, Microdermabrasion), injectables (Botox) and facial fillers (Radiesse and Restylane) and advanced skin care to patients from all over New England (Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts). While no responsible practitioner gives guarantees for the work they do on the human body, we can at least reassure you that you will receive the expertise and dedication of over 30 years in practice. Our patients become an important part of our family and we try to get to know each patient individually and customize their treatment to meet their desires.