What are the risks of blepharoplasty?
The minor complications that are associated with blepharoplasty include double or blurry vision for a few days, temporary swelling at the corners of the eyelids, and milia (or tiny whiteheads) that can be removed by your surgeon by pricking them with a sterile micro-needle. It is possible to develop asymmetry during healing or excessive scarring if you are prone to such a thing. It is possible that you may experience difficulty in closing your eyes when sleeping. In rare instances this condition may be permanent. Also there is the rare possibility of ectropion. Ectropion is a condition where your lower lids are pull down or gape. If you should develop ectropion, further surgery will more than likely be needed to correct it. Which could lead to more risks and more cost to you, the patient. If you have thyroid problems (hypothyroidism or Graves’ disease) dry eyes or insufficient tearing, circulatory disorders or high blood pressure, having blepharoplasty may be more risky for you than an
