Can Eyelid Surgery Be Done Without Anesthesia?

Thank you for your question.  Eyelid surgery is typically performed under local anaesthetic.  The patients being awake throughout the procedure, therefore not experiencing the health risks associated with general anaesthetic, also recovery time being significantly reduced.  There will be a slight sensation of pulling or touch during the procedure, having not experiencing pain.Please make sure you find a reputable and qualified plastic surgeon who can assess you properly to give you a realistic idea of what outcome you can achieve.

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It can be done without general anesthesia.  local is common as well as local with oral or IV sedation.  

Eyelid surgery is a very delicate procedure. It would be extremely difficult to perform surgery and you would be in a great deal of pain if no anesthesia were administered. However, it is not necessary for the surgery to be done general anesthesia. Local anaesthesia and intravenous sedation is possible.