The doctor who is going to do my upper Blepharoplasty said that the procedure will take about 1 1/2 to 3 hours, and he is going to use a local. Is that right? 3 hours? Isn't that way too long? I've heard 1 or 2 hours at the most.
Answer: Blepharoplasty of Upper Eye Lids; How Much Time Should it Take? On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! Hi Brooke, Upper blepharolplasty should take about one hour to perform unless there are complicating factors. The procedure is usually done under local anesthesia in an office treatment room to avoid the costs of an anesthesiologist and the operating room. If you are being charged for 3 hours of operating room time I would definitely question your surgeon. The eyelids require meticulous attention to get consistantly excellent results. You do not want your surgeon racing against the clock, yet on theother hand you do not want someone "mucking around" for an uneccessary amount of time either. They are your lids for the rest of your life so time should be one of the least important considerations in choosing your surgeon. If you trust your surgeon and like his/her results then a little extra time is not important. Sorry, I have to run, this answer is taking way too long. Good luck and be well. Dr. P
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Blepharoplasty of Upper Eye Lids; How Much Time Should it Take? On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! Hi Brooke, Upper blepharolplasty should take about one hour to perform unless there are complicating factors. The procedure is usually done under local anesthesia in an office treatment room to avoid the costs of an anesthesiologist and the operating room. If you are being charged for 3 hours of operating room time I would definitely question your surgeon. The eyelids require meticulous attention to get consistantly excellent results. You do not want your surgeon racing against the clock, yet on theother hand you do not want someone "mucking around" for an uneccessary amount of time either. They are your lids for the rest of your life so time should be one of the least important considerations in choosing your surgeon. If you trust your surgeon and like his/her results then a little extra time is not important. Sorry, I have to run, this answer is taking way too long. Good luck and be well. Dr. P
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Upper Lid Bleph Normally, the upper eyelid blepharoplasty under local anesthesia would take 45-50 minutes. I am not sure what anyone would do for three hours during an upper lid blepharoplasty.
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September 14, 2016
Answer: Blepharoplasty Surgical Times When upper lid blepharoplasty is performed by an experienced plastic surgeon, it usually takes between 45 minutes and one hour. It would be unusual for this procedure to take three hours, unless combined with other procedures. Although surgical times are important, they're not the only consideration. It's also important that your surgeon has appropriate credentials and experience performing this procedure.
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Answer: Blepharoplasty Surgical Times When upper lid blepharoplasty is performed by an experienced plastic surgeon, it usually takes between 45 minutes and one hour. It would be unusual for this procedure to take three hours, unless combined with other procedures. Although surgical times are important, they're not the only consideration. It's also important that your surgeon has appropriate credentials and experience performing this procedure.
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June 18, 2009
Answer: Time length of upper eyelid surgery Upper eyelid surgery usually takes approximately 30 minutes to perform. Lower eyelid surgery takes approximately 30 minutes to perform. It is best that the surgery is performed under general anesthesia if fat is being removed from the eyelid because of the deep proprioceptive fibers. These fibers will make surgery painful if done under local anesthesia. For the patient’s safety and comfort it is best to be placed under general anesthesia by a nurse anesthetist or physician anesthesiologist.
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Answer: Time length of upper eyelid surgery Upper eyelid surgery usually takes approximately 30 minutes to perform. Lower eyelid surgery takes approximately 30 minutes to perform. It is best that the surgery is performed under general anesthesia if fat is being removed from the eyelid because of the deep proprioceptive fibers. These fibers will make surgery painful if done under local anesthesia. For the patient’s safety and comfort it is best to be placed under general anesthesia by a nurse anesthetist or physician anesthesiologist.
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May 30, 2009
Answer: Under one hour for upper blepharoplasty without other periocular procedures Typical upper blepharoplasty times are under one hour. Only a few minutes is added if fat needs to be removed. If additional procedures are being performed through the upper blepharoplasty incision, this may take additional time. Corrugator myotomies can be performed as well as other procedures. Be sure to discuss with your surgeon exactly what procedure he is performing.
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Answer: Under one hour for upper blepharoplasty without other periocular procedures Typical upper blepharoplasty times are under one hour. Only a few minutes is added if fat needs to be removed. If additional procedures are being performed through the upper blepharoplasty incision, this may take additional time. Corrugator myotomies can be performed as well as other procedures. Be sure to discuss with your surgeon exactly what procedure he is performing.
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