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As we age our upper and lower eyelids begin to droop hiding the shine and personality that comes through our eyes. We don’t want the windows of our souls to become covered with droopy eye lids. That is why more and more people are opting for blepharoplasty, or eyelift surgery. Eyelift surgery restores the youthful appearance of upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both. The procedure results in a more alert and rested look that can take years off someone’s appearance.

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What exactly is eyelift surgery (blephroplasty)?

An eyelift, or blepharoplasty, is a cosmetic surgical procedure that literally removes skin from the upper or lower eyelids. It also can add or remove fat from the eyelids to give individuals a rejuvenated appearance. The eyelid is not actually moved, but it is just surgically altered by using one or both of the above mentioned methods.

When the surgery targets the upper eyelid, it is known as upper blephroplasty. Surgeons create an incision on the eyelid’s skin to remove skin and fat. Next a thin stitch brings the skin of the eyelid together to create an eyelift crease that makes the eyes appear more open.

For lowerlid surgery,known as lower blephorasty, an incision is made either directly below the eyelash line or inside of the eyelid. When the incision is made inside of the eyelid it is known as a transoconjunctual approach, and this method allows surgeons to add or remove fat into the eyelid. Another option for the lower eyelid is known as laser resurfacing. This procedure removes wrinkles and lines from the eyelid’s skin.

Why do people get eyelift surgery?

When one gets upper eyelift surgery the goal is to fix the heaviness of the upper lid. As we age, the upper eyelid begins to drop, and this can make our eyes appeared more closed. It can even get to a point where it blocks our vision, and this procedure actually can improve vision for some individuals.

The lower eyelift procedure is appropriate for individuals who want to shape the lower eyelid by removing extra skin, fat, wrinkles and lines. For some individuals the sagging and droopiness of the lower eyelid can create an older appearance, so the tightening of this area rejuvenates the appearance of the face.

For those who want double eyelid surgery, they want to target both areas to re-shape the eye. This type of procedure sometimes is received by those of Asian descent who want a different shaped eye, but that is not always the case.

Who is a good candidate for eyelift surgery?

The best way to determine whether or not you are a good candidate for a blephoraplasty procedure is to schedule an appointment with an eye doctor then with a cosmetic surgeon. An eye doctor can make sure that you are medically fit to get this procedure, and that it will not cause any problems with the health of your eye.

The cosmetic reasoning to get an eyelift procedure is to fix any droopiness of the lower and/or upper eye lid. The droopiness can be exasperated by puffy eyes, poor sleep or eye allergies. The eyelift procedure is a good option for people who feel self conscious about the sagginess of their eyes, and they would like to get a procedure to help correct the cosmetic problem.

It is important to keep in mind even after a belphoraplasty procedure the agng process will continue, and eventually everyone does get droopy eyelids. However, the eyelift procedure can last up to 10 years if a healthy lifestyle with good diet, good sleep and exercise is strictly followed.

Who is not a good candidate for eyelift surgery?

All cosmetic surgeon and eye doctors will forewarn candidates to have realistic expectations from an eyelift. The procedure will fix the appearance of your eyes slightly, but one shouldn’t expect magical results.

Also, an eye doctor will evaluate if eye dryness, thyroid eye diseases or diabetes could lead to a health risk with getting the procedure. Basically, you don’t want to get a cosmetic surgery procedure that will negatively affect your overall health and well-being.

Conclusion on Eyelift Surgery

If you find yourself worrying more and more about your appearance instead of enjoying life, cosmetic surgery can be a good option for you. It gives individuals a confident boost that can help them worry less about their appearance, and instead focus more on the beauty of life. Revealing a happy inner you by modifying the exterior is what the magic of cosmetic surgery is all about.

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