What is an Eye Lift?

An eye lift (blepharoplasty) is an operation performed to achieve a younger, more wide awake look around the eyes.

The surgery takes between one to three hours depending on whether the surgery involves both upper and lower lids.

Eyelid surgery can be performed either with a general anaesthetic, when you are fully asleep or with local anaesthetic along with some drugs to make you feel drowsy.

You may be in hospital for just the day. However, if both upper and lower eyelids are being corrected, an overnight stay is usually recommended.

What are the risks and side effects of surgery?

Complications are infrequent and usually minor. However, no surgery is without risk.

• There will be bruising and swelling and your eyes may be watery for the first two days. They may also feel dry and gritty for two to three weeks.
• When the local anaesthetic wears off, there can be a slight throbbing tenderness around the eyes. However, blepharoplasty is a fairly comfortable procedure and most people require no painkillers at all.
• It may feel tight when closing your eyes. Do not be alarmed
  by this. This feeling will disappear within the next week or two.
• Formation of tiny, white cysts may appear along the stitch line.
  If this happens, they can easily be removed with a fine needle by
  your surgeon.
• Other risks include bleeding and infection although these are extremely rare.

Many people can see a dramatic improvement in appearance within the first few weeks. However, the final result should not be judged for about six months.

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