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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.
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brook607
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Upper Blepharoplasty surgery duration
I would agree with my collegues that the usual amount of time for a straight forward upper lid blepharoplasty is usually less than an hour. Using local anesthetia for a blepharoplasty is very common.
Hope this helps.
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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...
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Generally an hour or less
It usually takes an experienced surgeon an hour or 45 minutes to do a precise upper lid blepharoplasty. There are differences in time but faster is not necessarily better and neither is slower. 3 hours is exceptionally long for upper lids.
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One hour is enough usually
Upper eyelid surgery usually only involves removal of skin, maybe some muscle and some fat. It is a relatively quick surgery. But every surgeon is different and you certainly don't want him to go fast just to get it done quickly. Surgery time can be increased if he plans on doing lacrimal gland suspension or the endotine mini brow lift or corrugator resection (hopefully not).
Ask why such a large time discrepancy.
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Many notable plastic surgeons perform Blepharoplasty for an hour or less
Looking at the reviews below you see long ones and short ones. The anecdotal review suggests that the longer the reviewer writes, the longer they suggest it may take to perform an upper blephgaroplasty.
In reality, there are many notable cosmetic plastic surgeons, and with almost all of them, an upper blepharoplasty takes about an hour or less.
My concern is that excessive time will cost you extra money and may put you at added risks.
Best of luck!
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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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Blepharoplasty
Usually blepharoplasty takes between 1-2 hours for most people. Speed should not be the issue, but quality should be. Good luck finding the right surgeon. 3 hours sounds a bit excessive.
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The speed of surgery is largely irrelevant.
Dear Brook
I like you surgeon and I don't even know who it is. Speed is really unimportant. What is important is doing meticulous work and not having a crowded surgery schedule compromise the care that is provided to each and every patient. If you don't think that surgeons compromise what they do to get through a busy or schedule, think again. It happens all the time. I would much rather have a surgeon who is focused on what they are doing for me and not focused on the clock and the...
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Upper blepharoplasty takes around an hour.
Dear Brook,
As an isolated procedure, I typically reserve a 1 hour slot at the Ambulatory Care Center. This allows for placement of an IV, mild sedation, and operating time.
I hope this helps, and best regards.
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Upper blepharoplasty should take 30 to 60 minutes.
Hi!
I don't believe in rushing, but a competently performed upper eyelid plasty should take less than an hour. Check on your surgeon's experience. Ask to see lots of before and after pictures. Is he a board certified plastic surgeon?
In Manhattan, we do upper blepharoplasty under local anesthesia with sedation by an anesthesiologist. With sedation, I think the patient is more comfortable, and the surgeon can do a better job.
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