Upper eyelid blepharoplasty can help improve two common characteristics of the aging upper eyelid area. The first is correction of excess skin of the upper eyelid, a condition referred to as "hooding of the upper lid.” The second condition that can be corrected is the puffiness that is seen in the inner corner and middle of the eyelid as a result of herniation (pushing forward) of fat located in these areas above the eye. Upper eyelid blepharoplasty is commonly performed at the same time as lower eyelid blepharoplasty. Lower eyelid blepharoplasty is a procedure performed to improve the appearance of the lower eyelids, often to address a herniation of fat pockets and/or remove excess skin needs to be removed. The techniques we use today help us minimize downtime and offer a relatively brief and comfortable recovery time for our patients.
