Eyelid surgery may be appropriate when aging eyelids droop, impair vision and lead people to think you are sad when you actually are happy.

Excess skin or fatty deposits in the eyelids can be the natural results of aging or of heredity. You do not have to put up with them, however.

Cosmetic eyelid surgery can treat loose and sagging eyelid skin that interfers with vision, puffiness from excess fatty deposits, bags under the eyes, lower eyelid droopiness and excess skin and wrinkles in the lower eyelids. When your skin around your eyes is firm you appear younger and more energetic.

If excess eyelid skin hampers your ability to see clearly, it may the a condition covered under health insurance.

In this video below from the TV show, American Health Journal, Dr. Brueck discusses eyelid surgery, also known as blepharostaphy, it's advisability, whether or not it is covered by medical insurance and the related surgery of an eybrow lift.

The best candidates for eyelid surgery are healthy persons without life-threatening illnesses or medical conditions that could impair healing, who don't smoke, have a positive attitude about life and have specific goals to result from eyelid surgery.

Since other medical conditions can be problematic in eye surgery, it is essential that you consult with an experienced surgeon that you can trust. Many eye doctors offer eyelid surgery. It is important to ask if they are Board Certified in plastic surgery.

Concerned that you can't afford eyelid surgery? Before you decide, use the link below to find out how much financing you qualify for through CareCredit. There is no reason to postpone restoring your youthful, more confident look just because you don't have cash today.

Do you have other questions about eyelid surgery? Please refer to our Frequently Asked questions page by clicking this link.

The video below uses professional models for demonstration purposes. It does not represent surgeries performed by Dr. Bruck. Before-and-after photos of Dr. Brueck's work may be accessed by clicking this link.


Robert Brueck, MD, FACS is Board-Certified and fellowship-trained in plastic surgery, with more than 30 years of experience as a plastic, cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon. Dr. Brueck was named one of the top plastic surgeons in Southwest Florida (Northport to Marco Island) by Gulfshore Life magazine. Click here for more information about Dr. Brueck's medical and surgical training.

In his dedication to excellence in plastic and cosmetic surgery, including the highest quality patient care, Dr. Brueck, practices in a state-of-the-art facility for plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgery. His Fort Myers, Florida, suite incorporates the latest technologies and the most advanced treatment therapies to provide patients with the very best in surgical and non-surgical results.

For your free, private, confidential consultation, contact Dr. Brueck through this link or by telephone at 239-939-5233. There is no cost nor obligation.

Dr. Brueck and his staff are dedicated to providing patients with the best in cosmetic and plastic surgery in a responsive and comforting manner. While eyelid surgery is one of Dr. Brueck's primary cosmetic surgery procedures, he also provides a variety of additional plastic and reconstructive services to patients throughout the Fort Myers, Naples and Marco Island area of Southwest Florida.

Dr. Brueck also performs liposuction, breast augmentation, breast reduction, face lift and forehead lift. Non-surgical procedures include laser hair removal, Lipodissolve, laser resurfacing, Obagi, Botox and Restylane.

You may contact Dr. Brueck by telephone at 239-939-5233, through email or through his Aesthetic Coordinator, Judy.