Can Both Upper and Lower Eyelids Be Done at the Same Time?

When a patient is a good candidate for upper and lower blepharoplasty, I recommend that they have the surgeries done at the same time as recovery is simultaneous not sequential for the most part. Most patients actually prefer to have the procedures done together because it saves them time; they will have only one recovery period as opposed to two and it costs less as there is a savings on the OR and anesthesia costs, and it provides balance to the appearance of your eyes as both upper and lower will be healing together

Upper and Lower
Blepharoplasty can be completed at the same time or separately.

There are some
advantages to completing the surgery at the same time, the recovery is
generally 1-2 weeks for both surgeries, hence the recovery time is doubled if
the procedures are completed separately. In addition there is saving in cost as
returning to surgery for a second time does result in an increased use of
resources.

Dr. De Silva
finds that some of his patients prefer to have both surgeries completed at the
same time and others prefer to have a shorter procedure first and having gained
confidence in the results have the other eyelids as a second procedure. The decision
to have the procedures at the same time or separately is a personal preference
and will not affect the final result of the blepharoplasty.

It surely can be done at once. In fact, if the patient is a good candidate for both upper and lower blepharoplasty, it is best for the patient to get the surgeries done at once. This not only drops the patient's post op recovery from 2 episodes to 1, it may also decrease the total cost of anesthesia, since its only one operative setting instead of two.

 

Both upper and lower blepharoplasty are rountinly and safely done at the same surgery.  Combining them reduces the cost, results in 1 recovery, not 2, and improves the balance of the result as both lids are rejuvenated at the same time.  If you are considering doing both, it's an excellent option.

Combined upper and lower eyelid surgery #blepharoplasty are routinely performed together, safe. An advantage of performing these procedures together is that you need only undergo a single surgical procedure and a single instance of IV sedation (twilight anesthesia). The other upside is that rejuvenating both the upper and lower eyelids provides balance. If a board-certified plastic surgeon has recommended upper and lower eyelid procedures, rest assured that they are routinely and safely performed together.
Thank you for the question.Stephen Weber MD, FACS

Over the past 35 years I have seenany women who should have had lower blepharoplasty with a forehead lift that would have given a much better result. Once the upper lid skin is removed the patient may or may not be able to have a browlift but never as good as it could have been.

Both upper and lower eyelid surgery can be done at the same.  In fact, it is recommended and best to do them at the same since you would only have to surgery once with one healing period, rather than two.

Hi Lila.  Yes, upper lid bleph may be performed at the same time as lower lid bleph.Hope this is helpful.  Good luck and best wishes.Dr. Shah

Yes, if a patient is interested in
both, I recommended performing the upper and lower blepharoplasty at the
same time. The postoperative recovery is
the same for both procedures, including activity restrictions, icing and antibiotic
ointment. Our patients also like this option as they may save on the overall
cost of the procedure when having the surgeries in combintion secondary to
potential decreased anesthesia, surgeon and facility fees.

Upper and Lower Eyelids are regularly performed together to allow for simultaneous recovery. Consult with 3 - 4 surgeons in your area to determine if you are a candidate and to find the best option for you.