If your eyes are droopy or puffy, or just appear tired and weathered, you might want to think about having an eyelid lift, also known as cosmetic eye surgery, or cosmetic eyelid surgery. Because our eyelids are constantly exposed to the elements, especially the sun, the human eyelid ages quite quickly. In addition, the eyelid is a very thin piece of tissue that does not hold up well over the years, even in very healthy people. Sometimes additional eyelid skin, or excessive puffiness, actually blocks a person’s field of vision. Occasionally, the obstruction even involves an entire field of vision, which is a serious medical issue. An eye surgeon will determine, after careful examination, what the situation calls for. After removing excess fat from a patient’s eyelid, the improvement is almost immediate. Cosmetic eye surgery provides fast relief for people who want to get rid of extra skin in the eye area, for whatever reason.