Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) – CAQ
How will this procedure help me?
Upper and Lower eyelid surgery can correct drooping upper eyelids and puffy bags below the eyes by removing excess fat, skin, and tightening muscle.
How long will this take?
1 to 2 hours.
What type of anesthesia do you use?
Upper eyelid surgery alone is done with local anesthesia and oral sedation. Upper and lower eyelid surgery requires general anesthesia.
Is this an inpatient or outpatient procedure?
Outpatient at Primera Surgery Center. Effects: Temporary discomfort, tightness of lids, swelling, bruising. Temporary dryness, burning, itching of eyes. Excessive tearing, sensitivity to light for first few weeks.
What are the common side effects?
Temporary blurred or double vision. Infection, bleeding. Swelling at the corners of the eyelids. Dry eyes. Formation of whiteheads. Slight asymmetry in healing or scarring. Difficulty in closing eyes completely (rarely permanent). Pulling down of the lower lids (may require further surgery). Blindness (extremely rare).
How long will it take me to get back to regular activity?
Reading: 2 or 3 days. Driving: 7 days. Back to work: 7 to 10 days. Contact lenses: 2 weeks. Strenuous activities, alcohol: about 3 weeks. Bruising and swelling gone: several weeks.
How long will the effects last?
10 years. Sometimes permanent.
