Plastic Surgery in Asheville - Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty) Plastic Surgery

Eyelid lift, or blepharoplasty, is the procedure where upper and/or lower eyelids are recontoured to more youthful and sharper lines. Excess skin and fat in the upper lid is removed to create a sharper cut to the natural eyelid crease in the upper lid. Excess fat in the lower lids, causing abnormal bulges is removed and the eyelid contour improved. The procedure may be done by itself, but many times is recommended to improve the upper face in a patient who would benefit from a face lift.

Men and women of all ages in Asheville and Western North Carolina can benefit from eyelid lift plastic surgery. Eyelid surgery creates a more alert, open look to the eyes, reducing bags below the eyes and / or loose skin above the eyes. An eyelid lift can help you look years younger, reducing puffiness and baggy skin around the eyes for a more youthful look.

Many patients in Asheville and Western North Carolina choose eyelid surgery to improve their vision, as excess skin around the eyes can actually impair vision.

Asheville and Western North Carolina plastic surgeon Dr. Humphreys will discuss your concerns with you and explain the details of eyelid lift cosmetic surgery. He will take the time to understand the outcome that you want. There are a number of options to consider, including whether or not another facial procedure should be performed at the same time. He will work with you to determine a surgical plan that best suits your needs to create the results that you hope for.