Am I a Candidate for an Eyelid Lift?
Your surgeon will assess your eye area and determine whether an eyelid lift is the best option to address your concerns. If you also have sagging in the brow and forehead area, a procedure called a brow lift might be recommended in addition to the eyelid lift.
Candidates should have no significant health problems that would affect their healing ability. The procedure may not be appropriate for people with medical conditions of the eye. Reasonable expectations and a positive attitude will increase the likelihood of satisfactory results.
Upper vs. Lower Eyelid Lift
The popularity of the upper eyelift comes from its ability to lift sagging eyelids, immediately undoing that tired, hooded appearance. A lower eyelid lift is the procedure of choice for those wanting to correct undereye bags and hollows. Many people choose to have both procedures. The recovery time is no longer, and the effect on the eye area is even more dramatic.
Upper Eyelid Lift
Your surgeon performs an upper eyelid lift using an incision hidden in an eyelid crease. He will remove loose skin to smooth out wrinkles and fix the sagging that makes you look tired. He will reposition areas of bulging or excess fat to lift the eyelid without losing youthful-looking volume.
Lower Eyelid Lift
Many people have concerns about dark shadows and undereye bags. A lower eyelid lift can brighten and smooth this area. Using an incision in a crease or inside the eyelid, your surgeon will reposition drooping fat pads to restore volume where it belongs and remove unwanted bags.
