Upper and lower eyelids
Upper- and lower-lid concerns differ in causes and risk. There is no universal skin-and-fat removal formula.
What to tell the surgeon
Dry eye, contact lens use, ophthalmic conditions, prior procedures and medications are important to safety assessment.
Editorial status
Medically reviewed by Dr Zulikhan Visaitova on 1 September 2026. This information does not replace an individual consultation.
Sources
- Gimenez AR et al. Lower eyelid blepharoplasty safetyDOI: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000007102