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Can Eyelid Surgery Be Done Without Anesthesia?

Can bleph eyelid surgery be done without anesthesia?  If so, how does it work?

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Local Injections for Upper Eyelid Surgery and Laser Under Eyes?

I was wondering, has anyone had upper eyelid surgery with local anesthetic injections? My doctor also recommends laser treatment for under lower...

9 doctor answers

Are You Awake During Blepharoplasty Surgery?

I hear that blepharoplasty is done with local anesthesia does this mean you are awake?

33 doctor answers

Please Give me Advice: Blepharoplasty (photo)

I am planning to have blep on my upper eyelids but want to know the risks beforehand... A surgeon told me there is no risk of going blind because of...

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Looking for Doctor who Offers Under Eye Surgery (Blepharoplasty) w/o General Anesthesia?

Hi, I'm in the Los Angeles area and I am looking for a surgeon who specializes in lower blepharoplasty, who is willing to do the procedure without...

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What Type of Anesthesia Do You Recommend for a Facelift/upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery?

Is twilight anesthesia safe for a 4+ hour facelift, bleph. upper and lower

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Should You Be Put Under when Having Reconstrution on Lower Eye Due to Ectropion?

Can it be ectropion beceause you have to resupport the ligament? or is that too complicated to do while awake?

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Blepharoplasty/Facelift Anesthesia?

Hello Doctors, I want an upper and lower blepharoplasty AND a face and neck lift. I've read on RealSelf that doctors think patients should get both...

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Has the Ptosis Occured Because of my Heart Condition. If I Undergo a Surgery Will Anesthesia Effect my Heart Condition?

Age : 27 , Weight :72 Kgs ptosis in my left eyeoccured almost 3 yrs ago. The condition has been statis since then. I respond well to light...

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Could Upper Blepharoplasty Surgery Be Related to This Serious Condition or Change in my Vision? (photo)

Elevated blood pressure due to anesthesia worn off during Upper Blepharoplasty surgery, operation continued to find tendons to connect from previous...

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