Upper Blepharoplasty despite severe dry eyes?

If you are going to have this procedure you must consult with your opthalmologist to determine the actual severity of the problem and whether anything else might be done to improve the condition, in my opinion. Punctal plugs, Restasis, Omega 3s, and other measures are often helpful for dry eye problems... more

It is common for plastic surgeons to ask about dry eyes when contemplating doing upper blepharoplasty surgery on patients.  I do agree that it is a relative contraindication and you need to balance your desire to have the surgery with the knowledge that it may make your condition worse.  A... more

Dry eyes is a common problem mostly in women in their late 40's and 50's.  Blepharoplasty,particularly lower, can worsen the problem, especially if the have a negative vector.  Upper lid bleph holds less risk as long as no lacrimal gland manipulation is done. So no 100% guarantee but it can be... more

It should be possible to perform an upper blepharoplasty without worsening your symptoms as long as lid closure isn't compromised at all.  But this cannot be guaranteed unfortunately. 

Patients should be carefully evaluated for the cause of their dry eye syndrome. Often this is done inconjunction with an opthalmologist and a plastic surgeon, particularly one who specializes in surgery of the face and midface. If postsurgical changes from a lower eyelid surgery are to blame for a dry eye... more

 Dear Christopher Dry eye syndrome is very common.  It is not a reason to avoid eyelid surgery unless there is an exceptional circumstance.  Among eyelid surgeons, only fellowship trained eye plastic surgeons are prepared to manage a dry eye and design eyelid surgery for you that is appropriate... more

As mentioned in the previous answers it is difficult to tell whether you are to undergo a blepharoplasty or a ptosis repair.  If your description of "droopy eyes" is that you have redundant skin then a blepharoplasty will help.  If you have low eyelid margins ie. the whole lid is droopy... more

The standard accepted policy is that upper blepharoplasty should not be done in patients who have dry eyes. If your lower eyelids are lax and expose an excessive area of your eyes and is contributing to the dry eye, then a canthoplasty to tighten the lower eyelid may lessen the dry eyes and make a minor upper... more

It can be safely done, however, no one can completely assure that your dry eyes won't be exacerbated.  You may want to go to an opthomologist and discuss putting in silicone plugs into the tear ducts to maximize your tears at the same time.  The dry eyes are more of a problem with the lower lids, and... more

If your physician recommends a blepharoplasty and not a ptosis repair, your dry eyes should not be affected as long as you are able to close your eyelids after the surgery. However, you mentioned that you have "droopy" eyelids, which suggests that you might be undergoing a ptosis repair.