Blepheroplasty - Eyelid SurgeryThis procedure is typically performed in one to two hours as an outpatient surgery. A local anesthetic with or without intravenous sedation is used. Scars are placed inconspicuously in natural folds where they are easily hidden. The scars may extend into the crows feet area but will be hidden. They will usually be red or pigmented for about one to two months and then fade to unnoticeable by four to six months after your surgery.

Ice applications will be used for the first two to three days following surgery along with instructions to apply ointment in the first week. There will be some swelling and bruising. After one week, swollen areas will begin to subside. Sutures are removed four to six days following surgery. Usually swelling begins to subside in the first week but it will take four to six weeks for minimal to no residual swelling. Light exercise can be started at two to three weeks post surgery.