Fullness or "sad eyes" can be treated with a procedure called a Blepharoplasty or Eyelid Lift. It can be performed upon either the upper eyelids or lower eyelids or all four eyelids at the same surgical setting. Frequently, patients will have their brows elevated (Brow or Forehead Lift) and may also have a facelift (Rhytidectomy) during the same surgery.

Blepharoplasty involves removing excess skin and recontouring the fatty tissue which causes bags under and occasionally above the eyes. Incisions are placed in nature's skin folds to camouflage scars. Occasionally, eyelids can be treated with internal incisions so there is no external scar.

Very fine lines around eyelids "crows feet" are not usually improved with a Blepharoplasty surgery, however, with realistic expectations, the "sad" look may be improved.

Complications are rare but must be thoroughly discussed and considered before you decide to have surgery.

As people age, the eyelid skin stretches, muscles weaken, and fat accumulates around the eyes, causing "bags" above and below.	Underlying fat, along with excess skin and muscle, can be removed during the operation.	In a transconjunctival blepharoplasty, a tiny incision is made inside the lower eyelid and fat is removed with fine forceps. No skin is removed, and the incision is closed with dissolving sutures.

Patient Before and After Photos - Blepharoplasty - Eye Procedures - Eyelids
Patient 1 - Blepharoplasty - Eyelids - Eye Procedures
Patient 2 - Blepharoplasty - Eyelids - Eye Procedures
Patient 3 - Blepharoplasty - Eyelids - Eye Procedures

At the time of consultation and the pre-operative appointment, a very detailed packet is reviewed with every patient including the following: