This surgical procedure can be done on the upper or lower lids, or both sets of lids, depending on the the individual's personal preference. In some cases surgery may improve vision by allowing more light to come into the pupil area. What 'needs to be done' certainly depends on your idea of what is 'wrong'. Some individuals are troubled by small amounts of skin while others will have significant amounts of skin and fat before it 'bothers' them. Our goal is to determine what can be done about your perceived lid problem.
Therapy depends on the condition.
Some lids 'need' skin and or fat removal. Some lids need both skin and fat removed and muscle and ligament tightening and repositioning. Surgery may be more complex depending on the problem. The placement of incisions will be outlined to you during your consultation. These will vary depending All surgical and non-surgical methods for lid surgery have potential problems and complications.