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A blepharoplasty is the removal of excess folds of skin in the upper lids and excess pockets of fat under the eyes, and can improve appearance and field of vision.
For upper eyelid surgery, generally an incision is hidden within the natural fold of the upper eyelid and extends slightly beyond the outside corner into the laugh lines or other existing creases.
Through this incision, excess skin and fatty tissue are removed. Because the incision follows the
natural contour of the upper eyelid, it will be well camouflaged when healed.
For lower eyelid surgery, often an incision is hidden just below the lower lashes. Through this incision, excess skin, muscle and fat are removed, or fat may be redistributed to eliminate puffiness or bulges.
Other adjustments to correct special problems such as muscle laxity may be performed. As in upper
eyelid surgery, the incision is well camouflaged by natural creases.
In some cases, you and your surgeon may decide that the best approach for removing excess fat is
through an incision placed inside the lower eyelid. This technique requires no external incision, but it cannot be used to remove excess skin. A laser may sometimes be used in conjunction with this method to tighten the lower eyelid skin.
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