Eyes are some of the first parts of the body that exhibit aging effects—droopy eyelids, puffy eyelids, and under-eye bags can make you look more sleepy than you might be feeling. At Vision Associates of El Paso in El Paso, TX, board-certified physicians Dr. Dennis Reiter and Dr. Samuel Favela provide eyelid surgery for a more youthful appearance. Is this procedure suitable for you?

Understanding Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid surgery, known as blepharoplasty, removes fat, skin, and/or muscle from the top and/or bottom eyelids. It's done for appearance reasons—to make your eyes more attractive—or for a health purpose, such as when sagging eyelids impair vision.

The procedure can be done on an outpatient basis and can treat the upper, lower, or both eyelids. Recovery is usually quick, and the results can last for years.

You Might Be a Suitable Candidate If

• These eyelids sag and make you look fatigued, angry, or older than your actual age.
  
  
• The hanging skin above your face impairs your vision.
  
  
• Under-eye bags or puffiness perturb you and don't get any better with sleep or care.
  
  
• You have good general health with no significant disease or clinical condition inhibiting the healing.
  
  
• You have rightful expectations and a desire to evolve your inner qualities instead of an alteration.
  
  

During your consultation, Dr. Reiter or Dr. Favela will carefully observe your eye anatomy, skin quality, and goals to determine the most appropriate treatment for your needs.

What if You're Not a Candidate?

But if you decide surgery isn't ideal, we can recommend alternatives such as fat transfer or dermal fillers to plump and relax the eyelid skin. Both have minor downtime and create subtly rejuvenated results.

Let's Talk About Your Options

If droopy eyelids, puffiness, or vision changes affect your self-confidence and comfort, the time to seek eyelid surgical correction is now. Dr. Reiter and Dr. Favela at Vision Associates of El Paso in El Paso, TX provide effective yet safe methods tailored to your goals.

Call us today at (915) 532-3937 to schedule your appointment and determine whether eyelid surgery is right for you.