According to what I read a person has to be awake to open and close the eyes as it is essential that the patient can open and close the eyes to judge the effect of the surgery. (Keep awake with a local anesthesia) Is open and closing the eyes necessary for the upper eyelid surgery?
October 14, 2016
Answer: Blepharoplasty I patient does not have to be awake to assess the results of blepharoplasty. The best way to assess is a conservative pinching of the skin before marking. This shows you if the patient will still be able to close the eyes after removing that much skin.RegardsDr. J
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October 14, 2016
Answer: Blepharoplasty I patient does not have to be awake to assess the results of blepharoplasty. The best way to assess is a conservative pinching of the skin before marking. This shows you if the patient will still be able to close the eyes after removing that much skin.RegardsDr. J
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October 14, 2016
Answer: It is not necessary to be awake. The most important part of the upper lid surgery is correct marking prior to the operation. The surgeon must consider the patients brow position in connection with the upper eyelids. Once the correct marking is made so that the upper lids can close completely in a sitting position, the surgery can be done with the patient awake or asleep. The great majority of my patients are done while asleep (conscience sedation). Please consult with and experience facial plastic surgeon to be evaluated.
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October 14, 2016
Answer: It is not necessary to be awake. The most important part of the upper lid surgery is correct marking prior to the operation. The surgeon must consider the patients brow position in connection with the upper eyelids. Once the correct marking is made so that the upper lids can close completely in a sitting position, the surgery can be done with the patient awake or asleep. The great majority of my patients are done while asleep (conscience sedation). Please consult with and experience facial plastic surgeon to be evaluated.
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