The upper lid operation should always have a fine, hairline incision placed in the normal crease of the eyelid, the one you have had since birth, where it will be mostly out of sight. If you have drooping skin on the outer aspect of the eye in the region of smile wrinkles, this can also be included in the excision.This excision of lateral excess hooding has been modified by Dr. Rizk to lift the corner upwards and open the eye, rather than curve down, bringing the eyebrow down. This will leave a fine line in this lateral hood region. when they are absorbed.