Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery): Improving your quality of life and confidence

The first step is to meet with a doctor to talk about your desired procedure and expectations. If the procedure is being done to improve your eyesight, we will bill your insurance for this visit. You’ll be responsible for co-pays and deductibles. Initial consults for cosmetic procedures are free. However, there may be charges if you’re considering multiple procedures and request to meet with more than one doctor.

During your consultation, a preoperative examination is performed to determine if you are a candidate for blepharoplasty surgery. Your doctor might discuss your health history and pertinent medications that may affect surgery. During this time, you can ask questions and make sure you are comfortable moving forward.

Your doctor will advise you on how to prepare for surgery. For instance, it’s important to stop using tobacco four to six weeks before your operation. The doctor might also want you to avoid aspirin and other blood thinners in the days or weeks leading up to surgery. We develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs so you’re as prepared for surgery as possible.

Surgery is performed under general or local anesthesia and can last up to 1 or 2 hours.

You will recover from surgery at home. Someone must drive you because you won’t be able to drive yourself. Your eyelids could feel tight in the short term, and you’re likely to have some swelling and bruising. You’ll want to keep your head elevated and apply cold compresses for 2–3 days. Dryness, itching, overactive tears and sensitivity to light are possible. These usually subside within several weeks. You can read or watch TV in two or three days and return to work in about 7–10 days. You can usually resume strenuous activity in about two weeks.