Does a lower blepharoplasty increase the risk of dry eye?

 Lower blepharoplasty
can increase dry eyes. This procedure
should be done in a proper and conservative fashion, especially in patients
that are
over the age of 50 and/or if they have had previous cataract or Lasik
surgery.

Dry Eyes are a common problem in the general population. In most cases Blepharoplasty both upper and lower can exacerbate this temporarily. In the case of lower lid blepharoplasty there is a risk that the lower lid position can be slightly lower in the post operative period and may exacerbate the dryness long term. if you have symptomatic dry eyes consider a conservative treatment of your lower lids and consult with your ophthalmologist first.  Good Luck

Hello and thank you for this question.  Temporary dry eyes is not uncommon after upper and/or lower blepharoplasty.  It resolves fairly quickly and is treated with over-the-counter saline eye drops or lubricants.  The risk of permanent dry eyes is rare but could happen as well.  Preoperative evaluation should include a simple test to be sure tear production is normal.