Blepharoplasty of the upper and lower eyelid is performed to give a proper contour to the eyelid and remove excess fat from the region. Upper blepharoplasty surgery is conducted to eliminate excess fat and skin by means of incisions. A thin stitch is done to create eyelid crease.

Lower blepharoplasty surgery is done just below the lash line. Also, a different approach called transconjunctival approach is adopted for access to the eyelid for removal of excess fat. When this approach is done in conjunction with laser resurfacing, it helps to reduce wrinkles and lines.

The reason of upper eyelid surgery is to correct appearance, remove puffiness by creating incisions to eliminate excess fat and skin. Lower blepharoplasty is done to enhance the contour of the eyelids by tightening it. The idea is to remove saggy eyelids. The process is done with skin resurfacing procedure to improve skin texture and eliminate wrinkles. If you follow doctor’s advice pre and post eyelid surgery, the effort is worth it.