Why Get Eyelid Surgery?

Eyelid surgery is a plastic surgery option that can yield many benefits. Some people are not pleased with the look of their eyelids and others experience functional problems with their eyelids. Eyelid surgery can provide benefits to both of these groups of people.

Aesthetic Benefits

The most common reason behind a decision to get any plastic surgery is to improve upon a perceived imperfection. Eyelid surgery is no different. The obvious aesthetic benefit is for someone to feel better about the way that they look.

Some of the ways that eyelid surgery can improve your overall appearance are:

• Removal of excess skin above the eye
• Removal of excess skin below the eye
• Removal of the ‘bags’ that sometimes appear below the eye

These procedures can help you reduce lines and wrinkles as well as puffiness above and below the eye. Ultimately, you should be happier about the way that you look, as well as more confident with yourself.

Functional Benefits

Eyelid surgery can provide functional benefits as well. Excess skin can impair your peripheral vision and by removing that extra skin, one’s vision can be improved. This surgery may also provide aesthetic benefit beyond the functional benefit being realized.

Contact Us

If you are interested in improving the way you feel about your eyes or believe that eyelid surgery may help you improve your vision, Austin facial plastic surgeon Dr. Louis Apostolakis can help you. To learn more about eyelid surgery or to set up an appointment for a pre-surgical evaluation, please contact your Austin facial plastic surgeon today at 512-329-8989.