noun
- a cosmetic surgical procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the eyelids to improve appearance or restore vision
Usage: also called blepharoplasty; medical/cosmetic term
Examples
- She decided to have an eyelift to reduce the drooping skin around her eyes.
- The surgeon explained that an eyelift could help improve her peripheral vision.
- Many people choose eyelift procedures as part of facial rejuvenation.
- Recovery from an eyelift typically takes one to two weeks.
- An eyelift can address both upper and lower eyelids.