EYELID

The eyelids are small but delicate structures integral to protecting and maintaining the health of the eye. A variety of problems can involve the eyelids and oculo-facial plastic surgeons are quite skilled in addressing these issues as they arise. As we age, the skin thins out, tissue stretches and sags and the soft tissue loses volume. Often the first place this becomes apparent is in the eyelids. Heavy upper eyelids (ptosis) may interfere with vision, and if they do, insurance companies will often pay for surgery to lift the lids. Loss of elasticity of the skin and sagging, baggy eyelids can also be treated. Lower eyelid surgery can help rejuvenate your appearance and is a common cosmetic surgical procedure. The same is true of the upper eyelid as well. ASOPRS members are available for consultation to discuss a variety of eye lid plastic surgery procedures like blepharoplasty, droopy eyelid, eyelid plastics surgery or cosmetic eyelid surgery. Of note, the upper eyelid is in..

Also known as: Eye Plastic

Primary location: United States