Our Toronto Eyelid Surgeons have advanced expertise in Reconstructive & Cosmetic Plastic Surgery.

The eyelids are a small yet very intricate structure of the face made up of skin, muscle, cartilage, tendons, nerves, hair follicles, blood vessels, mucous membrane, and a variety of oil- and tear-producing glands. Optimized eyelid anatomy is vital for clear vision and the health of the eyes. Due to a variety of age-related and other physiological changes, eyelid surgery is performed to ensure this anatomy protects and nourishes the eyes, while also projecting vitality and natural beauty.

There are more than 50 different types of eyelid surgery that are performed but the most common ones include blepharoplasty (removal of excess skin and fat from the eyelids), laser eyelid surgery (for cosmesis and skin resurfacing), ptosis repair (droopy lid surgery, lid lift), lateral canthal tightening (lower eyelid tendon tightening when the lids either flip away from or towards the eyes), lesion removal (including styes, cysts, papillomas, skin cancers, etc.), tear duct surgery (for watery eyes), upper eyelid lengthening (Graves’ disease retraction), and eyelid reconstruction (after cancer removal or trauma).

Schedule a consultation with our Toronto Eyelid Surgeons to determine a treatment plan that’s right for you.

Types of Eyelid Surgery

There are more than 50 different types of eyelid surgery that are performed but the most common ones include:

• Blepharoplasty (Read FAQ)- removal of excess skin and fat from the eyelids

• Asian Eyelid Surgery (Read FAQ)

• Laser Eyelid Surgery- for cosmesis and skin resurfacing

• Ptosis Repair- also known as droopy lid surgery, lid lift

• Lateral Canthal Tightening- lower eyelid tendon tightening when the lids either flip away from or towards the eyes

• Lesion Removal- including styes, cysts, papillomas, skin cancers, etc.

• Tear Duct Surgery- for watery eyes

• Upper Eyelid Lengthening- Graves’ disease retraction

• Eyelid Reconstruction- after cancer removal or trauma