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EYELID SURGERY - Blepharoplasty
Eyelid
surgery (technically called blepharoplasty)
is a procedure to remove fat--usually along
with excess skin and muscle from the upper and
lower eyelids. Eyelid surgery can correct drooping
upper lids and puffy bags below your eyes -
features that make you look older and more tired
than you feel, and may even interfere with your
vision. However, it won't remove crow's feet
or other wrinkles, eliminate dark circles under
your eyes, or lift sagging eyebrows. Blepharoplasty
can be done alone, or in conjunction with other
facial surgery procedures such as a facelift
or browlift.
| Procedure:
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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)
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| Length: |
1
to 3 hours.
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| Anesthesia: |
Usually
local with sedation or general.
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| In/Outpatient: |
Usually
outpatient.
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Effects: |
Temporary
discomfort, tightness of lids, swelling, bruising.
Temporary dryness, burning, itching of eyes.
Excessive tearing, sensitivity to light for
first few weeks.
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| 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).
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| Recovery: |
Reading:
2 or 3 days. Back to work: 7 to 10 days. Contact
lenses: two weeks or more. Strenuous activities:
about 3 weeks. Bruising and swelling gone:
several weeks. |
| Eyelid
Lift(Blephorplasty): Before
& After Photos |
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"I
am so thrilled with the results of my
cosmetic procedure performed by Dr. Rose.
The staff are so friendly and made me
feel completely comfortable through the
entire process. They were there for me
from my consultation all the way through
my recovery. Now I feel as wonderful on
the inside as I look on the outside! Thank
you Rose Clinic!"
--Missy
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