Eyelid surgery, otherwise known as a blepharoplasty, can refer to the tightening of the upper eyelids, the lower eyelids, or both. It involves the removal of excess droopy skin, and/or the removal of bulging or excess fat. With eyelid surgery, more is definitely NOT better. Too much skin removed, and you may not be able to close your eyes. Too much fat removed, and the eyes can take on a hollowed out look, making one look older or tired. It is also critical to maintain different goals for men versus women. In men it is better to “underdo” the eyelid procedure because too much lift or too much fat removal can make the eyes look too “crisp” compared to the masculine features, or it can “feminize” the eye region. WHO IS A CANDIDATE? Candidates for eyelid surgery are men or women with excess skin, and/or excess fat of the upper and/or lower eyelids. *In some cases where patients believe they need their eyelids done, the actual problem is the brow. If the forehead or brow is droo...
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