Candidates for eyelid surgery

In general, the best candidates for double eyelid blepharoplasty are:

• 18 years of age or older
• In good physical health

• Psychologically stable

• Informed about the procedure

• Free of ophthalmic conditions such as glaucoma or detached retina

• Without medical conditions such as high blood pressure, circulatory problems, hypothyroidism or other thyroid related conditions.

• Realistic about the outcome of surgery

The above is only a partial list of the criteria that your surgeon will consider in determining whether or not this procedure is appropriate for you. Be sure to ask your surgeon if he / she considers you an ideal candidate for upper eyelid blepharoplasty.