It seems that people are always trying to improve their physical appearance in some way. Men and women of all ages seek procedures and treatments that will make them look younger, tighter, toner, and more beautiful. It is no surprise then that since the eyes are the “windows to the soul,” eye surgery is becoming more and more popular each year.

No one wants droopy, tired-looking eyes. To fix this problem, there is a surgery called “blepharoplasty,” that is simply the lifting and shaping of the eyelids. If you think you might be interested in having eye surgery to brighten and widen your eyes, you may want to consult a talented and experienced eye surgeon.

For those you living in California, you know all too well the pressure to look young, toned, and hot. After all, Paris Hilton won’t give you guys (or gals) the time of day if you’re not “hot.” And we all know how important Paris Hilton’s opinion is. So, if you think your eyes could use a little pick me up and you live in California, there are many highly skilled surgeons out there who can perform eyelid surgery in a quick and virtually pain-free procedure.

The eyes just may be the very first feature other people notice, and many men and women consider their eyes to be their best, most-defining feature. However, father time does not seem to care about how much we love our eyes. He’s there beating on the door and leaving your eyes with crow’s feet, fine lines and that droopy up-all-night look. Some of you may suffer from “baggy” eyelids that may be due to sun exposure, heredity, or tobacco use. Whatever the case may be, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) just may be the solution you’ve been looking for.

What is Eyelid Surgery?

Blepharoplasty is actually one of the most common facial surgeries performed in the United States each year. Hundreds of thousands of patients over the age of 35 have this surgery each year. This fairly simple procedure removes the excess skin and fat in and around the lids, which, in turn, accentuates the eye, restores a more youthful look, and leaves you with a more vibrant appearance.

Eyelid surgery is performed on an out-patient basis. Patients are given oral and/or I.V. sedation. Surgery on the upper lids is performed by making tiny incisions in the natural eyelid crease, leaving no visible scarring whatsoever. Then, excess skin is removed. For the lower eyelids, transconjunctival blepharoplasty is performed, which entails a small incision in the lower lid being made to allow the sculpting and removal of excess orbital fat, without the need for removal of the skin. Dissolvable sutures are used and no scars are ever visible.