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Blepharoplasty - eyelid surgery

If your upper eyelids are heavily hooded, or your lower lids are baggy and people often tell you that you look " tired" , chances are you need eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty.

This procedure can be performed alone, but is commonly done in conjunction with other facial surgery procedures such as a facelift or browlift.

Browlift is a common companion to eyelid surgery in men. Nearly every male on the planet has a low brow position naturally. In the young male this is seen as attractive - think Brad Pitt, or any Hollywood actor for that matter!

However, as we age that low brow position results in excessively heavy upper eyelids, the typical " grandfather" look.

Most men who come to us seeking eyelid surgery, actually need a browlift, either on its own, or in conjunction with the bleaphroplasty to address their problem. For more information on browlift, reda through this section of our site.

As we age, the eyelid skin stretches, muscles weaken, and fat accumulates around the eyes, causing 'bags" above and below. Eyelid surgery involves removing this excess skin as well as the herniating fat that is causing the puffiness.

A few medical conditions make blepharoplasty more risky. They include some complications of thyroid problems, and dry eye or lack of sufficient tears. High blood pressure or other circulatory disorders, cardiovascular disease and diabetes may also increase your risks slightly. A detached retina or glaucoma is also reason for caution and our surgeons would ensure you have this checked with an ophthalmologist before proceeding with surgery.

Blepharoplasty can enhance your appearance and your self-confidence, but it won't necessarily change your looks to match your ideal, or cause other people to treat you differently.

Before you decide to have surgery, think carefully about your expectations and discuss them with Dr McGovern.

The best candidates for eyelid surgery are men who are physically healthy, psychologically stable, and realistic in their expectations. Most are 35 or older, but if droopy, baggy eyelids run in your family, you may decide to have eyelid surgery at a younger age.