What are the specifics of the blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) procedure?
Local sedation is administered continuously to make you sleepy and comfortable during surgery, which takes place in either a surgeon’s office or a hospital. Essentially, excess skin, muscle and eyelid fat are removed through carefully placed incisions. The procedure usually takes about an hour. Immediately afterwards, a light temporary bandage covers your lids, ice packs minimize swelling and you are given a short rest period to recover, after which you may either go home or stay overnight. Generally, only dissolving stitches are used.
