Blepharoplasty & Cataract Surgery

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Can an upper blepharoplasty be combined with a cataract surgery by having them done simultaneously?

Robert Singer, MD · Answer

To get the best results and for safety reasons the procedures should be performed separately.Robert Singer, MD  FACSLa Jolla, California

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

It sounds great.  However, it is strongly advised that they not be done together.  If you are speaking to a surgeon who is proposing to do these surgeries together, you are in the wrong office.  Have the cataract surgery.  Once you have healed at least 6 months, you can consider having the eyelids surgery performed.  Seek a fellowship trained oculoplastic surgeon for this work.

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

There is no surgeon that will combine both procedures, although technically it is possible. The reason is simple: it is not safe to do so.  It is best to separate the two procedures, even by a few weeks.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

This is not a good combination perform, so separate to 2 procedures at least a month between them. It is a good idea to look for a very  experienced cataract surgeon and a very experienced blepharoplasty surgeon for best results

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