Patients considering eyelid surgery often start off noticing a tired look that doesn’t seem to go away. Even after a vacation, long weekend, or a good night’s sleep, they see a “tired” person in the mirror. Unfortunately, as people age muscles and skin around the eyes stretches, and fat can accumulate in pockets creating a tired or stressed appearance. Looking tired is frequently associated with aging, not being “sharp,” or not being “on your game.” Patients seeking eyelid surgery often feel young, vibrant, and engaged and want their eyes to match the youthfulness they feel inside. Men and women often consider eyelid surgery as a way to maintain a competitive edge either in business or social situations.
Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is a procedure designed to create a more youthful, refreshed appearance by removing or relocating excess fat, muscle, and skin from the upper and lower eyelids.
Our West Palm Beach plastic surgeons utilize a conservative approach to achieve the most subtle, natural-looking results possible. Being conservative ensures that our patients don’t have a “pop-eyed” look that can occur when surgeons are overly aggressive and remove too much of the lid.
Though eyelid surgery can often produce a rejuvenated appearance, it’s not intended to remove wrinkles, eliminate dark shadows, or lift sagging eyebrows. Many patients opt for additional treatments, such as face lift or brow/forehead lift, in conjunction with eyelid surgery for more comprehensive facial rejuvenation. Most patients seeking eyelid surgery are 35 years of age or older. However, patients occasionally need correction of a hereditary predisposition or as a result of environmental effects or injury.