The best candidates for Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, are men and women who are physically healthy, psychologically stable, and realistic in their expectations. Most patients are 35 or older, but if droopy, baggy eyelids are hereditary in your family, you may decide to have eyelid surgery at a younger age. Blepharoplasty usually takes from one to three hours, depending on the extent of the surgery. In a typical procedure, the surgeon makes incisions following the natural lines of your eyelids: in the creases of your upper eyelids, and just below the lashes in the upper lids. The excisions may extend into the crow's feet or laugh lines at the outer corners of your eyes. After working through these incisions, the surgeon separates the skin from underlying fatty tissue and muscle, then removes the excess fat, and will often trim any sagging skin and muscle. The incisions are then closed with very fine sutures. Your surgeon will instruct you to keep your head elevated for several days, no bending or lifting of heavy objects, and to use cold compresses to help reduce swelling and bruising. Your surgeon will follow your progress closely for the first week or two. Usually the stitches will be removed two days to a week after surgery. After the stitches are removed, any swelling and discoloration around the eyes will subside, and you'll start to feel and look much better.