Top 10 most popular cosmetic procedures in U.S. – Surgical – 4. Cosmetic eyelid surgery aka blepharoplasty

Number of procedures in 2011: 147,540
A blepharoplasty is performed on people with excess skin on the eyelids that may impact vision or on folks with a “puffy appearance” or bags and circles under the eyes. Incisions are made in the upper or lower eyelids to remove excess skin and fatty tissue. Risks include hematoma (an accumulation of blood under the skin), infection, scarring or damage to underlying structures and impaired eyelid function.