Blepharoplasty (Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery) - Who is a Good Candidate

Plastic surgery options are about more than just facelift and breast implants. Actually, one of the most common procedures performed by plastic surgeons is blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery. This procedure removes excess skin, fat, and muscle from the lower and upper eyelids. It is designed to create a more youthful appearance and often brightens a face. One great thing about it is that it is not such a drastic change that people will know you have had work done.

People who would benefit most from eyelid surgery are those who, because of advancing age, have fatty deposits or “bags” under their eyes, droopy eyelids, and/or wrinkles associated with the eyelids. It can also help those whose peripheral vision who have been adversely affected by drooping skin at the sides of their eyes. As well, anyone who needs a “fresher” look would also be a great person to get this surgery. It is not as drastic as a facelift and may be that little bit of change that you need to feel younger and better about your appearance.

While this is an outpatient procedure, a good candidate still must be in good health and in a good place mentally. Often doctors will not treat people who are depressed or suffer from extreme body issues. People who are unable to make sufficient tears on their own should not have blepharoplasty because of the physical consequences possible. Also, people with high blood pressure or thyroid disease may be discouraged from having this particular surgery performed.

People who are seeking to correct darkness under their eyes or drooping eyebrows would likewise not be good choices for this procedure. There are other plastic surgery options like facelift or brow lift surgery for people with those problems. If you want to correct all these issues, you might be able to have multiple surgeries to correct them all.

Also, people should not have the surgery until they are familiar with the possible risks associated with blepharoplasty. They include bruising, swelling, problems with closing the eyes, and blurring vision. While you may not experience any of these side effects, you need to go into the surgery with an open mind and be aware that any of these things are possible.