We all know that to achieve the best results from any surgery, it has to be done well. Nobody wants some hack surgeon who does not have the experience or the knowledge to perform their procedure. And if the surgical procedure is to alter someone's physical appearance, it's even more important that the job is done right. Any incisions have to be placed in discreet locations, the removal of too much skin or fat is to be avoided, and even the results from a considerable amount of correction must look as natural as possible.

So when it comes to our eyes, the "mirror of the soul", there is no room for compromise. None.

But looking at some people who have undergone eyelid surgery, you may think that there was room to compromise, and a lot of it.

Sounds scary, doesn't it?

This is a fancy way to say the condition of not being able to close your eyes all the way, and too much skin and/or muscle removed during blepharoplasty can cause this. Check for the signs if you think you may have lagopthalmos: dryness, burning, and red eyes.

Often, people undergo blepharoplasty because they want to get rid of wrinkles, lines, or puffiness that hides or detracts from the beauty of their eyes. If the job's done well, all of that is eliminated or reduced to the desired extent following recovery.

One way eyelid surgery works is that it accentuates the appearance of the eyes, usually in a good way. But if the job's not done right, you'll end up looking like an owl or skeleton. Yikes!

Sunken eyes results when too much fat is removed from upper and lower eyelids. For those who have already had blepharoplasty, an experienced physician can remedy the problem with another type of procedure.

The white part of your eyes is called the sclera. If you see someone you know who's had eyelid surgery and there's too much sclera showing underneath the iris (the coloured part) or they've got dry eyes, it's probably because the physician pulled the lower eyelids down excessively or misplaced an incison. Don't let this happen to you!

Granted, it's not always the physician's fault. The patient can influence the final result if they don't properly follow the pre and post operative instructions given to them by their physician. But choosing the right doctor can make a huge difference. Yes, it may be difficult and consume a lot of your time. During your search, you may even think that finding a good physician these days that can produce the results you want is impossible. But it's your body and your life (as well as your money). Don't you think it's worth it? Checking and researching the physician before you decide to have them perform on your body is worth the time and effort. Plus, you won't end up looking like a skeleton.