Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
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Procedure |
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Incisions taken in
hidden areas / natural creases help in the correction of drooping upper eyelids
by removing excess fat, skin and muscle. Puffy bags below the eyes
are rectified by either a removal or repositioning of the
bulging / herniated fat in a lower lid blepharoplasty. |
| Length |
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1 to 3 hours. |
| Anesthesia |
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Usually under a local with sedation, or
at times under general. |
| Hospitalization |
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As a day case. |
| Sequelae |
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Temporary discomfort, swelling, bruising
around the eyes. |
| Recovery |
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Reading: 2 or 3 days.
Back to work: 4 to 7 days.
Contact lenses: two weeks or more.
Strenuous activities, alcohol: about 3 weeks. |
| Duration of Results |
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Several years. Maybe permanent as
well in many instances. |
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