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Eyelid lift - Blepharoplasty

Classical blepharoplasty

Procedure: Correct drooping upper eyelids and puffy bags below the eyes by removing excess fat, skin, and muscle.

Length: 1 hour.

Anesthesia: Usually locally with sedation or general.

In/Outpatient: Usually outpatient.

Stitches : After 4 days  - for lower lids 6 days

  

Lower eyelid lift - Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty

Transconjunctival blepharoplasty at the lower

eyelid.In a transconjunctival blepharoplasty, a tiny incision is made inside the lower eyelid and fat is removed with fine forceps. No skin is removed, and the incision is closed with dissolving sutures.

 

Side Effects: Temporary discomfort, tightness of lids, swelling, bruising. Temporary dryness, burning, itching of 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: Several years. Sometimes permanent.

 

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