Are You Ready for Eyelid Surgery?

The eyes are one of the first parts of the body to show noticeable signs of aging. As the years go by, you may have looked in the mirror and realized that your eyes now seem smaller or look more tired. These changes in appearance are often caused by sagging skin around the brows and eyelids. 

Eyelid surgery (also known as blepharoplasty) addresses these concerns for many of our Baton Rouge patients, reducing saggy skin and turning back the clock on aging eyes. Knowing when it’s the right time to choose this popular procedure, though, can be difficult for some people. Wondering if you’re ready for eyelid surgery? Here are a few clues it’s time to explore your options.

Sign #1: Your eyes look tired, no matter how much sleep you get.

Sometimes coffee and makeup aren’t enough to wake up your appearance. Lack of sleep can cause dark circles and undereye bags—but so can simple aging. As you grow older, your skin naturally loses elasticity and fat padding, making lower eyelids look puffy or baggy. Sleep alone can’t fix damaged skin and lost volume. Eyelid surgery corrects the undereye area and creates a smoother, more youthful look.

Sign #2: You feel self-conscious about loose, saggy skin around your eyes.

The eyes are one of the most prominent features of the face, and they attract a lot of attention. As your skin begins to droop, your eye shape slowly changes, often making you feel self-conscious in social settings. If your lashes have become “invisible” or you have no place to put your eye makeup, you may be ready for eyelid surgery. The procedure can remove unwanted folds and skin and instantly open up your eyes.

Sign #3: Your upper eyelids always feel heavy.

Eyelid surgery fixes more than just cosmetic issues. Many patients turn to the procedure when sagging skin begins to weigh down their eyelids. If you’re experiencing this issue, you may have found yourself raising your eyebrows and making “surprised” expressions just to see clearly when focusing on something. Aging eyelids may even droop so far as to obstruct your line of sight and reduce your peripheral vision. 

Sign #4: Nonsurgical solutions haven’t been quite enough.

Nonsurgical procedures are more popular than ever, and eye treatments are no exception. Injectables such as BOTOX® and dermal fillers can be used to mimic the appearance of lifted eyelids—to a limited extent. Many men and women find that these skin plumping alternatives don’t create significant results or last as long as they’d like. 

If you’re looking for a long-term solution to an aging face, eyelid surgery is often the best choice. In many cases, you can also combine the procedure with facelift surgery for even more satisfying results.

Browse our before-and-after gallery to see results from real eyelid surgery patients. If you’re in the Baton Rouge area and would like to correct sagging skin around the eyes, request a consultation online or call (225) 399-0001.