Blepharoplasty

Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery by Deborah Seelig, M.D.

Deborah Seelig, M.D Plastic Surgeon

Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery

1733 Curie Drive, Suite 203 El Paso, Texas 79902

Blepharoplasty

Links

American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Blepharplasty or Eyelid Surgery

Procedure - Correct drooping upper eyelids and puffiness of the lower eyelids, by removal of excess skin, muscle, and fat. Upper eyelid surgery maybe covered by insurance if performed to correct visual field defects.
Length - 1 to 3 hours.
Anaesthesia - General, or local with IV sedation.
In/Outpatient - Outpatient.
Side effects - Temporary pain, Swelling, Bruising, Redness, Tightness of eyelids, Burning, Itching, Tearing, Sensitivity to light.
Risks - Temporary blurred or double vision, Inflection, Bleeding, Swelling at the corners of the incisions, Dry eyes, Whiteheads, Asymmetry in healing or scarring, Difficulty in closing eyelids completely, (rarely permanent). Pulling down of the lower lids (may require further surgery). Blindness (extremely rare).
Recovery - Reading 2 to 3 days. Back to work 7 to 10 days. Contact lenses 2 to 4 weeks. Strenuous activity 3 weeks.

Deborah Seelig, M.D. 1733 Curie Drive, Suite 203 El Paso, TX 79902 U.S.A. Tel (915) 541-8825