Can blepharoplasty surgery be performed on someone with cataracts who's 75 years of age?

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The cataract surgery was done on both eyes in 2015.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Cataracts are not a contraindication to blepharoplasty. The big issue would be the integrity of the support for the lower lid as well as adequate lubrication for the eyes. The plastic surgeon would do this with the advise and consent of the ophthalmologist.

Brian Maloney, MD, FACS · Answer

I perform the eyelid blepharoplasty every week on patients that have had cataracts. Now that you can see better, it is a great time to make the eyes brighter!

Andrew Campbell, MD · Answer

Prior cataract surgery will not effect your ability to get a blepharoplasty. One is in the eyeball, and the other is the eyelid. I personally perform almost all of my eyelid surgery in the office using local anesthetic. See someone with extensive experience.Andrew Campbell, M.D.Facial Rejuvenation SpecialistQuintessa Aesthetic Centers

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

The important issue is dry eye.  Eyelid surgery will affect eyelid closure.  Specialized techniques are generally beneficial in the design of eyelid surgery in the setting of dry eye.  I encourage you to find an eyelid surgeon who is also a board certified ophthalmologist to is able to assess the health of the eyes and determine if surgery is appropriate for you.

William Numa, MD, FACS · Answer

Previous cataract surgery should not interfere with cosmetic upper/lower eyelid blepharoplasty. Proper medical clearance from your doctor(s) should always been obtained in advance of surgical procedures.

Trust your face to a board-certified facial plastic surgeon or a board-certified plastic surgeon with very extensive blepharoplasty experience.

Can blepharoplasty surgery be performed on someone with cataracts who's 75 years of age?

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Answer: The important issue with eyelid surgery is not the cataract.

Answer: The important issue with eyelid surgery is not the cataract.

Answer: Blepharoplasty

Answer: Blepharoplasty

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Can blepharoplasty surgery be performed on someone with cataracts who's 75 years of age?

Answers (7)

Answer: The important issue with eyelid surgery is not the cataract.

Answer: The important issue with eyelid surgery is not the cataract.

Answer: Blepharoplasty

Answer: Blepharoplasty

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