The delicate skin around the eyes is often the first place we begin to notice the effects of aging, sun damage, smoking, and illness. Scientifically speaking, your eyelid skin stretches, your eye muscles weaken, and fat pockets form around your eyes. Personally, you just feel as though you look tired, or older than you would like. Now, there is an affordable proven step you can take to rejuvenate your eyes and face. Remarkable surgical procedures have been developed that can:

  · Correct sagging eyelids
  · Eliminate pouches and bags under your eyes
  · Remove excess skin folds around your eyes
  · Smooth out frown lines in tissue between your eyebrows

These procedures are not only effective cosmetically, but can correct functional problems, such as impaired field of vision or difficulty wearing glasses and contact lenses.





The best candidates for cosmetic eye surgery are physically healthy and realistic in their expectations of what the surgery can accomplish. Both men and women elect cosmetic eye surgery, and most are 35 or older. If droopy, baggy eyelids run in your family, though, you may consider eyelid surgery at a younger age.




Eyelid surgery to improve the appearance of either the upper, lower, or both eyelids is called blepharoplasty. Blepharoplasty can improve the appearance of both your upper and lower lids by removing the excess fatty tissue — the bags and pouches — that cause an older, tired appearance. This procedure leaves no evident scars, because the tiny incisions are hidden in the natural folds of the upper eyelid crease and just below the lashes of your lower eyelid. In fact, some patients are able to have lower lid blepharoplasty performed inside the eyelid, eliminating external incisions.






A second routinely performed cosmetic eye surgery corrects drooping eyelids — a condition called Ptosis — by repairing the stretched tendons which position your lids. Sagging eyebrows may also contribute to drooping lids, and can be repaired in conjunction with ptosis surgery or blepharoplasty.







In addition, Botox™ injections effectively reduce or eliminate frown lines without surgery and without scars.




Blepharoplasty, ptosis repair and Botox™ injections are outpatient procedures performed under local anesthesia. Your doctor will choose the local anesthesia and sedatives that will make your procedure pain free. If you prefer, or your doctor recommends it, general anesthesia is a ready option. With careful post-surgical care, recovery from cosmetic eye surgery is surprisingly brief. Most patients are able to resume their normal schedule one week after surgery!




When it is performed by a talented, experienced Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeon, successful cosmetic eye surgery gives a pleasing natural result. Friends and acquaintances will notice your refreshed, more youthful and rested appearance. Your surgery is unique and will be performed only after an extensive discussion of your needs and personal preferences.

VEI specializes in all aspects of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Polly A. Purgason M.D. and William H. Bearden III, M.D. and the surgery center team are experienced, highly trained, and dedicated to providing our patients the best medical care available.

Over one million people each year choose plastic surgery. Consultation with an expert is the best way to determine whether cosmetic eye surgery is right for you. The consultation will also determine whether surgery can be covered by your health insurance. We invite you to visit, so we may offer you expert medical advice and address your concerns and questions personally.

Call us today to schedule your personal consultation with Dr. Purgason or Dr. Bearden.