Aesthetic Eyelid Surgery is a surgical method to rejuvenate the look of the both or upper eyelids or lower eyelids, restoring firmness of the structures surrounding the eyes and making you appear more rested and attentive.
- ONE TO TWO HOURS
- GENERAL OR LOCAL ANESTHESIA
Temporary uneasiness, feeling of “tightness” in the eyelid area, puffiness, or bruising. Excessive tearing and increased sensitivity to light for the first few weeks can be expected. Temporary dryness, burning of eyes may also occur but these side effects are rare.
Temporary blurring of vision, infection, bleeding, swells at the corners of the eyelids, dry eyes, scarring, difficulty in closing eyes completely (which is rarely permanent and becomes normal once swelling decreases).
The patient may begin reading after about two to three days and can expect to return to work at approximately five to ten days.