First and foremost, you should know whether your surgeon is certified.  After establishing qualifications, I would ask:

• Am I a candidate for this procedure and why?
• Can you explain to me how you foresee my procedure would go specifically? (how am I different than other cases?)
• How many Blepharoplasty Procedures do you do on a weekly basis?
• May I see before and after photos of your patients?
• How will I be sedated?
• What is the recovery time needed?
• What are the potential side effects?
• Will there be visible incisions?
• Where is the procedure done and is that facility certified?

The surgeon's answers should be honest and direct period. The patient deserves nothing less. Trust is a huge factor in any surgical procedures, but let's face it, we are speaking about your eyes! I understand how a patient might be nervous and fearful with such a procedure.  It's my job to make sure a patient is first and foremost informed and educated.  If you are not comfortable with your surgeon's answers, look elsewhere.

There are many more questions a patient may ask. It is important to me that I answer them as a happy patient makes a happy doctor!