Considering Eyelid Surgery?

Cosmetic eyelid surgery, known as blepharoplasty or an eyelid lift, can dramatically enhance your appearance and freshen-up a tired look. It is one of the most popular aesthetic procedures performed in the United States.




What causes these droopy eyelids?

In the eye socket, the eye is surrounded 
and cushioned by fat. As we age, the 
tissues holding the fat in place can weaken, 
allowing the fat to protrude. This causes 
the upper eyelids to appear puffy and the 
lower eyelids baggy. Additionally, the 
overlying eyelid skin and muscle can lose 
their tone resulting in a droopy or tired 
appearance.




Upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty 
involves trimming the excess skin and 
muscle and removing the protruding fat as 
needed to produce an aesthetically pleasing 
and natural result. As each individual is 
different, surgery is tailored to provide the 
best result.

Skin cancer is a common malignancy, particularly in sunny climates such as Florida. Eyelid skin cancers are most prevalent on the lower eyelid. They typically appear as painless elevations or nodules along the eyelid margin. The eyelashes may be distorted or missing. Ulcerations, bleeding or crusting may be present. Basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas are most common. After the skin cancer is removed, the defect is reconstructed. The goals of treatment are complete tumor excision, and functional, aesthetically pleasing reconstruction.

The majority of eyelid growths – old and new – are benign. However, skin cancers can occur on the eyelid – in the lash line or in the skin.

Ptosis is the medical term for droopy eyelids. The edge of the eyelid falls and covers the pupil causing a falsely tired appearance. The vision may be blocked. Ptosis occurs in adults as the tendon that lifts the eyelid stretches or separates from its normal attachment. Children can be born with ptosis due to poor development of the eyelid’s elevating muscle. It can also occur after cataract or retinal surgery. Adult and congenital ptosis are treated surgically.

The eyelids are designed to protect the eye. If the eyelids are not in proper position, patients can experience redness, tearing, discomfort and blurry vision. Ectropion is a condition commonly seen where the lower eyelid is loose. The eyelid can dip down exposing the bottom of the cornea. In some patients, the lower lid flips forward exposing the pinkish/red tissue inside the eyelid. Ectropion is treated with a variety of surgical techniques.

Entropion is another common eyelid malposition. With this condition, the eyelid margin rolls inward causing the lashes to rub against the eye. The lid margin appears thickened. Patients complain of tearing, mucous discharge, foreign body sensation and redness of the eye. Entropion is corrected with an outpatient surgical procedure.

We provide treatment for Chalazions, Xanthelasma, Benign Eyelid Growths and Styes.