Are You Awake During Blepharoplasty Surgery?

Yes, it is possible to have the surgery performed while you’re awake. I usually perform the procedure under general anesthesia or local anesthesia and intravenous sedation for added comfort. 

I usually perform blepharoplasty using local anesthesia and an oral medications to relax patients. General anesthesia is still an option, though it may prolong the recovery time. Blepharoplasty helps rejuvenate your look by lifting and tightening lids and respositioning fat. You should look better rested and more alert, but natural. I hope this helps.

Blepharoplasty surgery is best done under a general anesthesia.  The little fat pads on both the upper and lower lids are painful to have removed so it is better to be under general anesthesia.  It is important to have a board certified anesthesiologist and make sure that the surgery center where it is being performed is licensed and certified.  Occasionally it is on the upper lids if patient needs a skin only removal that can be done under a local anesthesia.