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excess skin that hides the natural fold of the upper eyelids | |
loose skin that hangs down form the upper eyelids | |
puffiness in the upper eyelids that creates a tired look. |
excess skin and fine wrinkles of the lower eyelids | |
puffy "bags" and , in some cases, dark circles. |
thyroid problems | |
lower eyelids that droop significantly and reveal white beneath the iris | |
eye problems, such as "dry eye", detached retina or glaucoma | |
high blood pressure | |
cardiovascular disease | |
diabetes. |
Eyelid Surgery |
Blepharoplasty |
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Blepharoplasty patient shown before surgery with bags under eyes and wrinkled folds of skin hooding eyelashes on upper lid. |
Incisions following natural contour lines in upper and lower lids provide access to skin and fatty tissue. In some cases, excess fat may be removed through an incision placed inside the lower eyelid. |
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Sutures close the incisions, leaving hairline scars that soon fade. |
The postoperative patient with unobstructed upper eyelids and firmer, smoother skin under the eyes. |
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