Blepharoplasty
Eyelid surgery
The surgeon will, according to how a patient presents, remove the excess fat of a baggy eyelid and possibly tighten the muscles. The surgeon may also remove the excess skin.
2-3 hours
Local or General anesthesia - discussed with your surgeon
Before surgery, please inform your surgeon of any allergies, all medical conditions, and any medication that you are taking (both prescription and non-prescription).
To eliminate the chance of post op. bleeding, you should avoid aspirin and any medication containing aspirin for 2 weeks prior to surgery. You should also not smoke for 1-2 months prior to surgery as smoking can affect your reaction to the anesthetic and slow down the healing process. Patients who suffer from hypertension must inform the surgeon prior to surgery.
A compressive adhesive tape will usually be applied for 3 days. In the first 2 days following the procedure, pain may be intense and bruising and swelling will be evident. This will start to subside after approximately 3 days, with 80% recovery most likely in 3 weeks.