Upper Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Cosmetic Surgery for the Upper Eyelids
Drooping upper eyelids may create a tired image. Upper lid blepharoplasty can restore your normally alert and attentive appearance.
Droopy upper eyelids may be caused by a number of different conditions, including the following:
- Excess upper eyelid skin
- Weakness of the upper eyelid lifting muscle
- Weakness of the upper eyelid lifting nerve
- Descent of the eyebrow
We are unique, in that we perform a complete evaluation of the upper eyelids, including all of the following:
- Inspection of the skin and muscle tone
- Measurements of eyelid position
- Measurements of lifting muscle strength
- Inspection of eyelid symmetry
- Relationship to surface conditions of the eye
- Relationship to eyebrow position
- Eyelash position and health (using bio-microscope)
- Tear production testing
- Eye examination (anterior segment, using bio-microscope)
Treatment Options
After determining the factors causing your upper eyelid appearance, we customize a Cosmetic Treatment Plan for you based on a wide array of options:
- Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty
- Repair of Upper Eyelid Ptosis
- Repair of Brow Ptosis (see our page, "For Eyebrows," for details)
- Periocular Laser Skin Resurfacing
- Repair of Entropion
- Repair of Upper Eyelid Canthal Tendon Laxity
Laser is used in certain options, and tends to reduce swelling and bruising.
We look forward to discussing with you these options, and more, in a complimentary personal consultation.
