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More than any other facial feature, your eyes reveal the most about how you feel. When your eyes are bright and alert, you appear energized, well-rested, and in control. However, if you have lower eyelid puffiness, dark circles or drooping upper lids, others may assume that you are fatigued, angry or unhappy. If you believe that your eyes are making you look tired, sad or older than you really feel, cosmetic eyelid surgery (also called blepharoplasty) may be the right choice for you. Eyelid surgery can remove the excess fat and drooping skin of the upper eyelids, minimize bags under the eyes and tighten the lower eyelid skin. The result is a more alert and rested appearance.

The specific method used for your eyelid surgery will be determined by your features and your surgeon’s preferences. This procedure is usually done as an outpatient surgery. Eyelid surgery is often combined with other surgical procedures such as facelift, browlift or laser resurfacing. Post operative pain is controlled with medication that will be prescribed by your surgeon. There is usually some bruising and swelling associated with eyelid surgery. This usually begins to fade after the first week and often sooner. There are many fine make-ups available that can almost completely cover post operative discolorations. You can usually return to work within a week or two after you have had your surgery.

If you’re like most people who have this procedure, you’ll be very pleased with your new refreshed and alert appearance. You may find that you feel more confident in business and social situations. Friends and colleagues may tell you that you appear happier or more rested(without realized that you had eyelid surgery).

No matter what type of plastic surgery you’re considering, one of the most important factors in it’s success is the surgeon you choose. Although it may seem hard to believe, some of the physicians who are performing procedures today have had no formal surgical training.

Make sure that your surgeon is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

A personal consultation with a Doctor is the best way to get your questions answered.