Eyelid correction
The loss of firmness on the eyelids is a normal consequence of an alteration of the elastic skin fibers, whose elasticity diminishes with the passing of time. The loss of firmness occurs both on the upper and lower lid. The purpose of this operation is to eliminate the excess of skin and fat pads (for example lachrymal sacs) and possibly to eliminate droopy strips of muscles. The procedure is as follows: starting with incisions that go parallel to both lid ends and along the eyelid wrinkles, the excess of skin is removed. Both wound ends are stitched with very fine suture material. The operation is performed under general anaesthesia or, in some cases, semi-consciousness under local anaesthesia. After the operation, the swelling should be cooled at regular intervals with cold compresses. The suture material will be removed after some days. In general, no visible scar formation occurs.
No physician can guarantee the success of a treatment nor the lack of risks. The general dangers associated to medical interventions (e.g. infections) have become rarer thanks to modern medicine. Besides, we can do much better against them than before. Important bleedings have become rare, and small bruises recede after one or two weeks.
The chances for success of an eyelid correction are very high, the operation just leads to a younger appearance, especially when an excess of loose skin or fat pads can be removed. New fine laughter-lines may appear on the lower lid or on the sides, but they will certainly be less obvious than those before the operation. Applying make-up on corrected eyelids is much easier.