Eyelid Surgery: Blepharoplasty

Last updated September 2009
Edited by: Guy Slowik, FRCS

Putting It All Together

Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to eyelid surgery.

  • Eyelid surgery can improve the overall appearance of excess skin around the eye that can make you look tired or older than your age.

  • This procedure is usually done on an outpatient basis using local anesthesia and sedation to help you relax.

  • This procedure can be done alone or at the same time as other procedures, including a facelift or a brow lift.

  • Eyelid surgery is the most common form of cosmetic surgery   Surgery performed primarily to improve the appearance of a part of the body. Cosmetic surgery evolved from reconstructive surgery. Not all insurance policies cover cosmetic surgery. .

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