5 Signs You're Ready for Eyelid Surgery

Do you often find yourself stressing over the appearance of your eyes? Or perhaps you notice that over time, the excess skin on your upper eyelids also impairs your vision.

Drooping eyelids, excess skin, puffiness, and dark circles can all be solved with either lower or upper eyelid surgery, a very straightforward intervention with tiny incisions.

If you’re still on the fence and unsure whether this is the right decision for you, we’re here to help. Our expert, Dr. Oren Friedman, shares five signs that indicate you’re probably ready for eyelid surgery.

1. Your vision is impaired

When excess skin on the upper eyelids begins to sag, it can sometimes go beyond cosmetic concerns, as vision may become obstructed. 

2. Your eyes are always puffy, droopy, or have a lot of excess skin

Sometimes puffiness develops as a consequence of poor sleep or even allergic reactions, but if your eyes are constantly puffy or the skin looks droopy, regardless of how rested you are, surgery is the only tool that can rejuvenate your eyes, if rejuvenation is your goal.

3. Your dark circles don’t go away with rest and hydration

If your eyes look like you’re constantly sleep deprived despite getting enough rest, the cause could be structural. The fat underneath the eyes may be bulging, casting a shadow that creates the appearance of circles.

Lower eyelid surgery can reduce puffiness and eliminate these shadows, helping your eyes look brighter and more awake.

4. You can’t apply your favorite makeup

For many people, excess skin on the eyelids makes it difficult to wear eye makeup. Eye shadow may crease, and eyeliner may smudge or be very hard to apply. By removing the extra skin, the eyelid contour is restored, giving you a smooth, even surface for your favorite makeup.

5. You want a younger look

The eyes are often the first feature people notice, so it’s no wonder that droopy, puffy eyes can add years to your face. Unfortunately, eye creams can’t address excess skin or shifting fat pads underneath the eyes, but eyelid surgery can.

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Eyelid surgery is done using very small incisions and often under local anesthesia with intravenous sedation. In most cases, you can skip general anesthesia, making recovery quicker.

If you’re interested in finding out if you’re a good candidate for eyelid surgery, contact us today to schedule an appointment at our offices in Philadelphia or Radnor, Pennsylvania.