Can both of your upper eyelids be done at the same time?

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I don't want to have one eye at a time done it will save time to have both done together

Jeffrey B. Wise, MD, FACS · Answer

The overwhelming majority of patients undergo both eyelids at the same time.  Only during some ophthalmic surgeries such as cataracts is one eye done at a time.Best of luck!

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

Usually, both eyes are done at the same time with some exceptions. Discuss with your surgeon.

Andrew Campbell, MD · Answer

I don't know of any reason anyone would do just one upper eyelid at a time. We always do both eyelids together to minimize downtime, and to make it easier for us as surgeons to create symmetry.Andrew Campbell, M.D.Facial Rejuvenation SpecialistQuintessa Aesthetic Centers

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Under exceptional situations a surgeon might propose doing one eye at a time but these are rare.  If you are having eyelid surgery covered by health insurance, I have heard of surgoens only doing one eyelid at a time to maximize their reimbursement under health insurance but I do not believe that is a wide spread practice.

J. Kevin Duplechain, MD, FACS · Answer

Typically, blepharoplasty is a bilateral procedure.  It is most commonly performed to remove unwanted eyelid skin or pockets of fat.  The most common reason this surgery is requested, is  patients who have this problem often feel they look tired or unhappy.  This type of surgery can be performed under local or general anesthesia, and most patients are up and around within a week

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

Usually both upper eyelids are done at the same time.  It would be highly unusual not to.  >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Erik Miles, MD, FACS · Answer

If by upper eyelid surgery you are referring to a standard blepharoplasty or ptosis surgery, then yes it is standard procedure to address both eyes in the same setting.  The only reason to do one eye without the other is if the problem is unilateral, or only on one side.   Seek a consultation from a qualified surgeon. He or she will discuss the entire procedure so you fully understand it. Best wishes to you!

Joshua A. Halpern, MD, PA · Answer

Thank you for your question.
Routinely the upper eyelids are done at the same time. The surgery takes less than hour. Pain is minimal. Recovery is fairly quick. For more information please watch the enclosed video. I hope you find this information useful.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Yes, most upper blepharoplasty procedures involve  performing both upper lids at the same time to make sure that they match.  For many examples, please see the link and the video below

Munjal P. Patel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Generally, the problem of excess skin or bulging fat affects eyelids on both sides (bilaterally), sometimes to varying degrees. Upper eyelid surgery is routinely performed on both sides simultaneously. This allows for less anesthesia and OR time, quicker overall recovery and reduced costs. Also, bilateral lower blepharoplasty is often combined with bilateral upper blepharoplasty procedures if lower eyelid bags and/or excess skin also need to be corrected. You should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area.

Can both of your upper eyelids be done at the same time?

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