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Eyelid Surgery (blepharoplasty)
Procedure
Correct drooping upper eyelids and puffy bags below the eyes by removing excess fat, skin, and muscle. Upper eyelid surgery may be covered by insurance if used to correct visual field defects.
Length
1 to 3 hours
Anesthesia
Usually local with sedation, or general
In/Outpatient
Usually outpatient
Side Effects
Temporary discomfort, tightness of lids, swelling, bruising, temporary dryness, burning, itching eyes, excessive tearing, sensitivity to light for first few weeks.
Risks
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).
Recovery
Reading: 2 or 3 days
Back to work: 7 to 10 days
Contact lenses: two weeks or more
Strenuous activities, alcohol: about 3 weeks
Bruising and swelling gone: several weeks
Duration of Results
Permanent
