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Since the eyes establish contact when people interact, the contours of the surrounding eyelid skin and fat pockets account for a large part of the expressiveness of the face. If the eyelids are drooping or bulging, the face projects a look of fatigue and lack of vigor despite adequate rest and good health

Blepharoplasty is a procedure that can "freshen up" the eyes as well as an aging face. If the eyes look bright and alert, the effect of a sagging jaw line or neck becomes much less important. Thus, many people consider undergoing eyelid surgery before or instead of a full face lift. Blepharoplasty generally yields a substantial and longer lasting improvement with less cost, risk, pain, and inconvenience
The surgery is removing fat--usually along with excess skin and muscle from the upper and lower eyelids. Eyelid surgery can correct drooping upper lids and puffy bags below your eyes.

Blepharoplasty usually takes one to three hours, depending on the extent of the surgery and it is performed under local anesthesia. In a typical procedure, incisions is made following the natural lines of your eyelids. Working through these incisions, the surgeon separates the skin from underlying fatty tissue and muscle, removes excess fat, and often trims sagging skin and muscle. The incisions are then closed with very fine sutures.

The minor complications that occasionally follow blepharoplasty include double or blurred vision for a few days; temporary swelling at the corner of the eyelids.

You should be able to read or watch television after two or three days. However, you won't be able to wear contact lenses for about two weeks, and even then they may feel uncomfortable for a while.

Most people feel ready to go out in public in a week to 10 days. You may be sensitive to sunlight, wind, and other irritants for several weeks, so you should wear sunglasses and a special sun block made for eyelids.

On the other hand, the positive results of your eyelid surgery - the more alert and youthful look-will last for years and for many people these results are permanent.

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