Wrinkled folds of skin on the upper eyelids, bags under the eyes and sagging eyebrows can make a person look older, tired or sad.
Plastic surgery can reshape the eyelid area and improve appearance.
It is commonly done for cosmetic reasons. It may also be done to improve vision if the skin folds interfere with normal vision. According to the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, blepharoplasty is the second most popular cosmetic surgery procedure in America. Thousands of these procedures are performed successfully each year. The most common type of oculoplastic surgery is removal of excess skin and fat on the upper eyelids.