Blepharoplasty is surgery to improve the appearance of the eyelids. The procedure usually involves removing excess skin, muscle and fat from the upper and lower eyelids.

As we age, the eyelids stretch and the muscles that support them weaken, and excess fat tends to accumulate in them. All this causes a tired look with drooping upper eyelids and bags under the eyes. Apart from making you look older, significant sagging of the skin around the eyes can reduce visual acuity (peripheral vision), especially in the upper and outer part of the visual field. Blepharoplasty can reduce or eliminate vision problems and make your eyes appear younger and more awake.

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When is it indicated to perform a blepharoplasty?

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The main indication for performing blepharoplasty is the patient's desire to improve their appearance. Secondly, it is indicated to improve vision in those patients whose excess skin can contribute to a worsening of visual acuity.

You should consider having blepharoplasty if you have:

• Bags or sagging upper eyelids

• Excess skin on the upper eyelids that interferes with peripheral vision

• Excess skin on the lower eyelids

• bags under the eyes

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