Eyelid
surgery (blepharoplasty)
This procedure removes extra fat and skin
from the eyelids. Although the change most of
the times is not drastic, the procedure gives
the patient a more rested look. Usually we see
patients for eyelid surgery after the age of 35.

| The amount of extra skin to remove around
the eyes is estimated conservatively before
the surgery. |
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If part of the problem involves the bulging
fat pads, these are conservatively removed
in order to avoid the "hollow" eye
look. |
| The skin is brought back together leaving
small scars that are well hidden in the upper
eyelid crease and just below the eyelashes
in the lower eyelid. |
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In the lower eyelids, if there is no extra
skin but bulging fat pads it is possible to
remove them through an incision on the inside
of the eyelid, avoiding any skin scars. |

| Procedure |
Removes extra skin from the eyelids and
improves puffy bags caused by fat around the
eyes. |
| Duration |
1-3 hours |
| Anesthesia |
Usually local anesthetic is used with some
sedation. |
| Hospital stay |
Outpatient |
| Recovery |
Usually one week before returning to work. |
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