It has been said, "The eyes are the window of the soul." Being our most precious sense organ, our eyes are protected in a socket of bone called the orbit. In order for them to function and move properly, they are surrounded by fat. This fat serves as a cushion and a lubricant, as well as a protectant mechanism. Since human beings greet other humans by eye contact, the appearance of one's eyes can convey a look ranging from fresh and sparkling to fatigued or sad. In some individuals who are predisposed to this condition, the upper eyelid often develops a hood-like covering extending down to the eyelashes. The lower eyelid fat frequently bulges producing the "bags" which are frequently seen below the eyes.

The forehead skin is continuous with the skin of the scalp and the eyebrows. It tends to be particularly susceptible to the force of gravity and in most individuals the eyebrows gradually descend to a point lower than their normal position. As this occurs, it makes the distance between the eyebrows and the upper eyelashes very small. Many women often unconsciously hold their eyebrows elevated so that their upper lids can be visualized.

Correction of these problems can range from upper and/or lower lid blepharoplasty in which the excess skin is removed and the excess bulging fat is removed and redistributed. Often it is necessary to raise the forehead in order to return the eyebrows to their normal position. This can be done a number of ways but the incisions are always hidden and rarely noticeable, as are the eyelid incisions. With the eyebrows in normal position and the eyelids being able to be seen in their natural state, the individual most frequently exhibits a fresh and alert look but not an artificial or pulled look. The operation is always performed as an outpatient and recovery time can range from seven to 12 days, depending upon which procedure or combination of procedures is performed. The complication rate of these procedures is quite low when performed by experienced surgeons. Our experienced staff would be happy to discuss any further questions.