Is It Safe to Get a Blepharoplasty in the Doctor's Office?

Hi Brook,
Thank you for your question.
It depends on the exact procedure that is being done. Some procedures can be done under local anesthesia and therefore, can be performed in the office.
However, other procedures may require sedation to make the procedure more comfortable for the patient. This would require a more advanced surgical room with nurses and surgical assistants.
I would speak with your board certified plastic surgeon to be sure your safety isn't at stake here.
Bottom line - do not proceed with anything you do not feel completely comfortable with.
Thanks for your question. Have a great day!

In most states office based surgery is regulated if more than mild sedation is given. If your surgery is done with local anesthesia or local plus mild oral sedation it may not be regulated.
Upper blepharoplasty is a low risk and usually low pain procedure so if you are not being given IV sedation it can be safely done in an office setting. If you have a medical history or low pain tolerance you may want to have IV sedation given in which case you should be monitored in an accredited office based or ambulatory surgery center.
The largest accreditation organization for outpatient surgery is the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) with over 4000 facilities accredited.
Members of the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery are required by membership standards to perform surgery only in Accredited facilities if more than mild sedation is administered.
Disclosure: Dr. Gentile is member of the Board of Directors of the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and serves on its Standards Committee.