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As we age, hooding of the upper eyelids may occur and lead to loss of peripheral vision prematurely. The eyes may also begin to look smaller. The hooding occurs for two different reasons - - the lengthening of the forehead muscles with the eyebrows dropping, plus the laxity of the skin of the upper eyelid. With the lower eyelids, we can develop laxity of the lower eyelid skin causing the lower eyelid "bags." Frequently, there is also herniation of fat that is seen more prominently |
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| on the lower eyelids than on the upper eyelids. In addition, the lower eyelid skin can become very relaxed, causing a drooping of the lower eyelid. The procedure includes removing excess skin and the fat pads are either partially removed or shifted into a new position which modifies the lower eyelid to improve both function and appearance. For more information click here. |