Perhaps the most dramatic aspect of our appearance are the eyes. They convey emotion very acutely, and unfortunately aging eyes can convey things that aren’t appropriate to our moods at all. Droopy brows or lids can make us look tired, aged, or angry when we’re not. It seems silly that a few grams of skin in the wrong place can be such a big deal, but that is the reality.

Restoring the proper position of the brow, removing excess lid skin, or tightening skin with removal or a laser, perhaps even a filler, can be as dramatically rejuvenating as anything we do.

Removal of excess skin and fat from the upper and lower lids is called blepharoplasty. This takes away the heavy, tired look from the eyes and can also improve vision if the skin is obstructing the eye. In some cases, insurance coverage is available for this procedure. Incisions are hidden in the natural folds of the eyes and are rarely visible. Laser resurfacing is often a very useful addition to these procedures.