Because the eyes are the focal point on the face, the procedure may achieve anything from a subtle to dramatic improvement in a person's appearance, depending on the starting point and patient preferences. In the upper eyelid, the incision is placed within the natural eyelid crease, rendering it nearly invisible once healed. A crescent of excess skin and underlying muscle is removed as well as any bulging fat.

Anesthesia:
Local with sedation.

In/Outpatient:
Outpatient.

Length of Surgery:
45 minutes.

Recovery:
Reading: 2 or 3 days. Back to work: 7 to 10 days. Contact lenses: One week or more. Strenuous activities, alcohol: about 3 weeks. Bruising and swelling gone: 7 to 14 days.

Duration of Results:
10 years.