Will Upper Eyelid Lift Make my Eyes Less Tired?

There are times when excess upper lid skin will weigh down on the lid, making it more difficult to keep the eyes open.  Often, when blepharoplasty surgery is performed these patients will see a dramatic improvement in their ability to see, in addition to an improvement in appearance. 

During an upper eyelid lift or blepharoplasty the excess skin of the upper eyelid along with removal of fat pockets can be removed.  This can result in the eyelids feeling less heavy and less tiresome to keep held open.  Some patients may also be experiencing ptosis, which is a condition in which there is muscle involvement resulting in the improper positioning of the upper eyelid or drooping.  It is important that you have a trained physician evaluate your upper eyelids to determine if ptosis repair along with an upper eyelid blepharoplasty is required in order to achieve your desired look.