What is Eyelid Tightening?
Eyelid tightening is a surgical cosmetic procedure performed by a plastic surgeon to eliminate or reduce drooping or sagging eyelids. The medical term for eyelid tightening is blepharoplasty. While eyelid tightening is a procedure that will reduce drooping eyelids and can be performed on both upper and lower eyelids, it does not reduce or eliminate the fine wrinkles known as crow’s feet or laugh lines. Typically, patients who undergo an eyelid tightening procedure are middle-aged, healthy individuals who would like to eliminate sagging or drooping around their eyes. Younger patients with droopy eyelids that may be a hereditary feature are also candidates for eyelid tightening. It is not a procedure that will dramatically change one’s appearance, but it can be done in conjunction with other procedures if more specific results are desired. A consultation with a plastic surgeon is necessary to determine if eyelid tightening is right for any patient. The procedure is performed under local
