How is an Eyelid Surgery Performed?

I'm considering in the future to have Eyelid surgery done. I have really low brow bones which causes me to not really have any space between my eyelid and my eyebrows.

In turn, means extra eyelid skin. I can't even put on eye shadow anymore because the extra skin causes it to move and ruin my makeup. What would be the easiest way to describe the procedure?

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3 Doctor Answers | Asked by Kristina456 in Alabama

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Blepharoplasty reduces excess skin and fat of eyes

The question is whether or not your have eyebrows are low enough to necessitate needing a browlift. Eyelid surgery is performed to remove excess skin on the upper lid, which may be touching the eyelashes. Fat can also be removed on the upper lids to deepen the eye crease so that more eye shadow makeup can be applied. A browlift is performed through incisions in the forehead. This can be performed through an endoscopic approach or through a more open approach depending upon the needs and... more

Blepharoplasty

It sounds like you need either a brow lift or upper eyelid blepharoplasty, or both, depending on your anatomy and history. Eye shadow is put on the "platform" area of the upper eyelid and it can get hidden from brow drooping-deflation and/or extra upper eyelid skin.

Upper eyelid surgery procedure to remove excess skin

Kristine456, Upper eyelid surgery is a very common cosmetic surgical procedure. Excess sagging skin develops with age in the upper eyelid contributing to an aged appearance. Upper lid bleparoplasty may be performed under local anesthesia, IV sedation (twilight), or general anesthesia depending on your preference, and/or if are having additional procedures. Although subtle variations exist, generally upper eyelid surgery primarily removes a little strip of skin with or without fat &... more