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What are the risks of upper eyelid surgery?
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Risks with upper eyelid surgery
As everyone has already stated, upper eyelid surgery is a relatively less risky procedure, as compared to other plastic surgery of the face and eyes. Many patients who have cosmetic eyelid surgery are happy with the results.
Any cosmetic treatment has potential risks. Risks for upper eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) include but are not limited to the following:
bleeding
infection
scar
pain
parasthesia / numbness
nerve injury
blood vessel injury
wound dehiscence / opening
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Most important and common risk of eyelid surgery
Dear Alexa
Please don't let anyone rush you into eyelid surgery because it is simple and straight forward. My colleagues have done a good job describing the textbook issues that can arise after upper eyelid surgery.
However, by far the most common and most important potential complication is a failure of communication between you and your surgeon. You go to the doctor and you might even ask for an upper eyelid blepharoplasty. However this may or may not be what you need. The doctor might...
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Risks of Upper Blepharoplasty
Of upper and lower Blepharoplasty, the procedure on the upper eyelids has the fewest major risks. Probably the two greatest risks are recurrence of the problem and chemosis or dry eye. It is possible to remove too much skin and have the eyelid elevated. However, because of gravity, this is uncommon. Gravity can, however, when combined with the pull of the blepharoplasty, cause brow descent, returning extra tissue to the eyelid and depressing the arch of the brow. Chemosis (inflammation of...
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Risks associated with upper eyelid surgery
Some of the risks associated with upper eyelid surgery are bleeding and infection, which are very rare. Risks of permanent blindness or double vision are exceedingly rare. Asymmetry is more common; this probably happens 3% to 5% of the time and is usually related to pre-existing asymmetry that has gone unnoticed by the patient until the procedure is performed.
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Many upper eyelid surgery risks which will be better defined in your consents
Whenever you have a procedure, such as a blepharoplasty (eyelift / eye lift / eye cosmetic surgery / eye plastic surgery / eyelid lift), from a legal standpoint they will list everything under the sun. The key is going to someone that has a low rate of complications. But briefly, eye damage, damage to organs, nerves, vessels, poor results, scarring, eyelid malformations, infection, bleeding, anesthesia risks are among the risks that most surgeons should have in their consents. 99.9% of...
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Upper eyelid surgery risks
As with any surgery, routine risks include pain, infection, bleeding, need for further surgery, damage to adjacent structures, and recurrence of the upper eyelid skin excess. Specific to upper eyelid surgery, risks include damage to the underlying musculature, inability to close your eyes, and corneal abrasions. This list is by no means inclusive of all the risks, but highlights some of the main ones. Be sure to talk to your plastic surgeon about any specific risks that concern you. ...
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Risks of Upper Eyelid Surgery
Take some time looking on Realself about how to select a plastic surgeon to start. One common problem I often see with upper eyelid surgery is the removal of to much skin and fatMy approach to upper eyelid surgery is to be conservative with skin excision, and to reserve excision of fat for patients with significant fat excess. In my opinion, aggressive removal of upper eyelid skin and fat is a 'skeletonizing' procedure which risks making eyes appear more deep-set and aged, rather than...
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Eyelid Surgery Risks
With surgery comes risk, this is why it is imperative to go to a reputable Dr. There are risks such as blindness, infection, scarring and bleeding. Have a consultation with your Doctor and do your research prior to deciding on a Dr. The risks can be rare, but they can happen.
"Dr.D"
Fayetteville Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Eyelid Surgery Risks
Fortunately, most complications following an eyelid lift are minor and self-limiting. Prolonged bruising, swelling, and irritation of the conjunctiva are the most common, minor complications following eyelid surgery.
More serious complications following an eyelid lift include removal of too little or too much skin, cysts at the suture line, or eyelid malposition. Most of these complications can be corrected in a small, revisionary procedure performed under local anesthesia in an office...
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Risks of Upper Eyelid Skin Removal (Blepharoplasty)
Upper eyelid blepharoplasty is an extremely safe procedure. As with any surgery, there is a risk of infection, bleeding and scarring. The most common risks include:
Prolonged bruising and swelling
Temporary inability to completely close the eyes
Eye dryness
Need for a touch up to remove remaining skin.
Rarely double vision or loss of vision may occur. All in all, upper blepharoplasty is a great way to improve your eyelid appearance with minimal...
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These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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