Eyelid Surgery
Blepharoplasty

Procedure: Correct drooping upper eyelids and puffy bags below the eyes by removing excess fat,
                    skin, and muscle. (May be covered by insurance if used to improve vision.)
Length: 1 to 3 hours.
Anesthesia: Usually local with sedation. Occasionally general.
In/Outpatient: Usually outpatient
Side Effects: temporary discomfort, tightness of lids, swelling, bruising. Temporary druness, burning,
                itching of eyes. Excessive tearing, sensitivity to light for first few weeks.
Risks: Temporary blurred or bouble vision; blindness (extremely rare). Infection. swelling at corners of eyelids; tiny whiteheads. Slight asymmetry in healing or scarring. Difficulty in closing eyes completely (rarely permanent). Pulling down of the lower lids (may require further surgery).
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: Several years. Sometimes permanent.