By the time you are in your late thirties or early forties, the skin around the eyes starts to lose its elasticity. The orbicularis muscle thins out and weakens and as collagen is lost in the dermis, wrinkles appear on the parts of the skin that move the most. The eyelid thins and stretches under the influence of gravity, and the action of blinking and smiling plus environmental factors, such as smoking and sun exposure, exacerbate the effect.
In time, the soft tissues of the cheek and face start to descend, stretching the thin skin underneath the lower eyelid, accentuating any imperfections, and allowing the edge of the bone beneath to show through the skin. If the upper eyelid has descended considerably and sags over the field of vision - as can happen especially in the elderly, undergoing a blepharoplasty can restore unhindered sight and bring a greater quality of life to the individual. Alternatively, if there is excessive puffiness, drooping, eye ‘bags,’ or sagging underneath the eyes, cosmetic eye surgery can greatly improve the appearance, giving the whole face a younger, more alert, rested look.
The eyes are the first thing people notice about your face and are a good indicator of a person’s health, age, and personality. But if the eyelids droop or sag a face will often appear tired and stressed, even when well rested. In order to overcome a perpetual look of fatigue many people enquire about eyelid surgery information to see if the operation could be right for them.
The most common eyelid problems are caused by the natural process of aging, as facial muscles weaken, skin looses its elasticity, and fat accumulates in areas where previously there was none. If these changes come early, or are especially pronounced, it can cause great distress and a strong desire to do something about it, perhaps with professional eyelid surgery.
The more youthful, alert look achieved after cosmetic eye surgery is permanent and many people find they have gained a great new look that makes a real difference to their appearance. Most people who choose to have a blepharoplasty are over the age of thirty-five, however if droopy or baggy eyelids are a genetic family trait you may wish to have surgery at a younger age. As long as you are physically fit, psychologically healthy and have a realistic idea about the outcome of eyelid surgery,
you would be considered an ideal candidate. Conditions such as dry eye, thyroid problems, high blood pressure or circulatory disorders may make the operation more risky or unadvisable. Ask your surgeon for more detailed eyelid surgery information.
