Eyelid retraction involves a widening of the space between the upper and lower eyelids. This may be due to an upper lid that is too high, or a lower lid that is too low. During upper eyelid retraction repair, an incision is made in the eyelid crease and the muscle that lifts the eyelid is relaxed. Sutures are placed in the incision and removed approximatey one week after surgery. During lower lid retraction repair, the incision is made on the inside or outside of the lower lid, and the muscles that pull down the lower lid are weakened. Eyelid retraction repair is usually an outpatient procedure that does not require general anesthesia.