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Purpose:
To correct drooping eyelids or puffy bags below the eyes. More than any other facial feature, your eyes reveal the most about how you feel. When your eyes are bright and alert, you appear energized, well rested, and in control. If you have lower-eyelid puffiness, dark circles or drooping upper lids, you may appear fatigued, angry or unhappy.

Is cosmetic eyelid surgery right for me?
You may be a good candidate for eyelid surgery if you have the following conditions:

Upper eyelids:

• Excess skin that hides the natural fold of the upper eyelids
• Loose skin that hangs down over the upper eyelids
• Puffiness in the upper eyelids that creates a tired look (see diagram at right)

Lower eyelids:

• Excess skin and fine wrinkles of the lower eyelids
• Puffy "bags" and, in some cases, dark circles

Eyelid surgery needs to be approached with extra caution if you have the following medical conditions:

• Thyroid problems, such as hypothyroidism, or Grave's disease
• Lower eyelids that droop significantly and reveal the white beneath the iris (the eye's colored portion)
• Eye problems such as "dry eye," a detached retina or glaucoma
• High blood pressure or other circulatory problems
• Cardiovascular disease
• Diabetes
  

Excess skin and fat may be removed from the upper and lower lids with incisions that are generally well hidden and that fade in time. This surgery is often utilized in conjunction with chin implants.

Upper eyelids:
The incision begins within the natural crease of the eye's inside corner and extends slightly beyond the outside corner into the crow's feet or laugh lines. Through this incision, excess skin and fatty tissue are removed. The incision line follows the natural contour of the upper eyelid, and is camouflaged when healed.