Eye Plastic Surgery

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Eyelid plastic surgery, also referred to as blepharoplasty, is a cosmetic procedure that involves the removal of excess skin and fatty tissue from the upper and lower eye areas. Not only does it result in an enhanced appearance, but eyesight can even be improved with this type of procedure. Read on for more information on this simple, yet amazing form of cosmetic treatment.

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Eye plastic surgery is blepharoplasty or cosmetic eyelid surgery joined mainstream plastic surgery over seventy years ago but was then practiced with only minor refinement over the ensuing decades. The procedure involves the removal of excess skin muscle and underlying fatty tissue. While it is primarily a cosmetic procedure, an eye lift is also an effective method for improving sight in older patients whose sagging upper eyelids obstruct their vision. An eye lift will not eliminate dark circles under the eyes, remove crow's feet, or other facial wrinkles. It is often performed in conjunction with other procedures such as laser resurfacing, filler injections, or forehead lifts.