What can be done for droopy eyelids or puffiness under the eye?
In the upper eyelids, a blepharoplasty procedure is performed to remove excess eyelid skin and fat that contributes to the appearance of fullness over the upper eyelid. This is typically performed with an incision through the skin of the upper eyelid and can be carried out as a conventional incisional procedure or with the Sciton laser in incisional mode. The lower eyelids can be corrected by making an incision through the skin or alternatively, through the inside of the lower eyelid to remove the fat that is causing the puffiness in the lower lids. The decision as to which approach is best for an individual is based on the preoperative evaluation and how much excess lower eyelid skin is present.
