Eyelid Surgery

The operation is usually performed under local anesthesia, with or without sedation and the patient returns home the same day, with the overall scarring being virtually invisible.

It is quite common to encounter cases where skin laxity is present both eyelids, upper and lower, thus resulting in a more “tired/ aged” look, that affects the person’s overall appear-ance. In such cases, the plastic surgeon can perform both upper and lower blepharoplasty in one session, making sedation almost mandatory, as the duration of the surgery is ex-tended.

Bruising and swelling are to be expected during the first 5-7 days after surgery but also tend to subside relatively quickly. Stitches are removed after 7 days and returning back to everyday activities and work is possible 10 days post surgery. Please note that exposure to sunlight without sunglasses and sunblock should be avoided for 6 months after surgery, in order to avoid scar discoloration.