Eyelid Surgeries

Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Lift)

Upper eyelid blepharoplasty, also known as an eyelid lift, is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin, muscle, and sometimes fat from the upper eyelids. It’s often done to improve peripheral vision blocked by drooping skin and to create a more youthful, alert appearance.

You may be a good candidate for an eyelid lift if you:

• Have excess upper eyelid skin affecting your vision
• Notice a tired or heavy look to your eyes
• Are in good overall health and have realistic expectations
• Do not have uncontrolled eye conditions (e.g., severe dry eye, active infection)

Ptosis Repair (Internal and External Repair)

Ptosis repair corrects drooping of the upper eyelid caused by weakened or stretched eyelid muscles. Internal ptosis repair involves tightening the muscle from inside the eyelid, while external repair involves adjusting the muscle through an incision in the skin.

You may be a good candidate for ptosis repair if you:

• Have one or both eyelids drooping into your line of vision
• Experience eye fatigue from trying to keep your eyelids open
• Desire improved symmetry or cosmetic appearance
• Are healthy enough for surgery and understand the risks and benefits

Floppy Eyelid Repair

Floppy eyelid syndrome involves loose, easily everted eyelids, often associated with eye irritation, discharge, and sleep disorders. Floppy eyelid repair tightens the eyelid to restore its proper position and function.

You may be a good candidate for floppy eyelid repair if you:

• Have chronic eye redness, irritation, or discharge
• Wake up with eye discomfort or mucous buildup
• Have eyelids that easily turn outward with minimal pressure
• Have been diagnosed with floppy eyelid syndrome, often linked with sleep apnea or obesity

Entropion Repair (Inward-Turning Eyelid)

Entropion repair corrects eyelids that turn inward, causing the lashes to rub against the eye, leading to irritation, tearing, and risk of corneal damage. The procedure restores the eyelid’s normal position.

You may be a good candidate for entropion repair if you:

• Have symptoms like eye irritation, tearing, or feeling like something is in your eye
• Are diagnosed with an inward-turning lower eyelid
• Have no uncontrolled infections or severe eye surface disease
• Want to protect your vision and relieve discomfort

Ectropion Repair (Outward-Turning Eyelid)

Ectropion repair treats eyelids that sag and turn outward, exposing the eye surface and causing dryness, irritation, or excessive tearing. Surgery repositions and tightens the eyelid for better eye protection.

You may be a good candidate for ectropion repair if you:

• Have a sagging lower eyelid that causes dryness or tearing
• Experience eye irritation or recurrent infections
• Want to improve comfort and protect your cornea
• Are healthy enough for a minor surgical procedure

Eyelid Lesion Excision

Eyelid lesion excision involves the removal of abnormal growths or bumps on the eyelid, whether benign or malignant. The tissue may be sent for biopsy to determine the exact nature of the lesion.

You may be a good candidate for eyelid lesion excision if you:

• Have a growth on your eyelid that is growing, changing, bleeding, or bothersome
• Want a lesion removed for cosmetic or diagnostic reasons
• Have been referred for biopsy of a suspicious eyelid lesion
• Are in good health and able to tolerate a minor procedure

Eyelid Reconstruction After Lesion Removal or Trauma

Eyelid reconstruction is a surgical procedure to restore the eyelid’s function and appearance after a lesion removal, injury, or congenital defect. Techniques vary depending on the size, location, and complexity of the defect.

You may be a good candidate for eyelid reconstruction if you:

• Have had a lesion surgically removed from your eyelid
• Experienced trauma affecting eyelid shape or function
• Have congenital or acquired defects requiring eyelid repair
• Need restoration of normal eyelid closure to protect your eye