The eyelid skin is very thin, with less support, and fewer oil glands. Over the years, bags and wrinkles begin to form. Stress, fatigue, sun exposure, and heredity all play a part in this aging process. Drooping skin is common around the upper and lower eyelids. Vision may be partially obstructed.
Loose eyebrows can cause the brow to drop over the upper eyelid area.
Loose skin can let the lower eyelid turn outward, causing tearing or eye dryness. Surgery can usually correct these conditions. It is often referred to as cosmetic eyelid surgery. Eyelid problems are not limited to adults. Surgery to correct drooping upper lids in children is usually done in the preschool years and is not considered cosmetic surgery.