Is it safe to have cosmetic blepharoplasty if I have autoimmune uveitis?

In general it is safe especially if done under local anesthesia but best to have evaluation by specialist to determine.

It is hard to overstate how important fully functional eyelids are in protecting the eyes. Cosmetic blepharoplasty can be performed very conservatively and if your uveitis has been stable for years it might be fine. That is not what is going on here. Your uveitis was diagnosed very recently. Don't compound your problems with eyelid surgery. Even beautifully done, blepharoplasty affects the functioning of the eyelids. If your uveitis is short lived and quiet for many years, it is a whole other matter. Better safe than sorry.

It is absolutely safe to have your eyelids done while battling autoimmune uveitis.  Fortunately there is no crossover in these two separate areas and the lid healing will not be impacted by the inflammation in you eye.  The lid surgery, as well, should have no impact on the inside of your eye. I’m a big fan of doing something positive to lift the spirits while dealing with a challenging health condition. I hope all works out well for you and best of luck!

Thank you for your question. I'm sorry to hear that you are suffering with uveitis. My recommendation would be to see an ASOPRS oculoplastic surgeon who is uniquely qualified to both perform plastic surgery and address issues involving your eye itself. Best of luck!

Uveitis is an inflammatory eye condition, therefore your
eligibility for surgery may be determined by the status of your eye health, whether
your condition is active or not. A thorough preoperative assessment by an
ophthalmologist is essential in determining your eligibility for a cosmetic
upper lid blepharoplasty. Determining your suitability will depend on your
ocular history, current ocular condition and overall systemic health. Certain diagnostic
assessments/tests may need to be conducted to assess your suitability. This needs
to be handled meticulously.

 It's important to get medical clearance from your ophthalmologist for a blepharoplasty when you have a medical condition of the eyeball when you're performing cosmetic eyelid surgery.

Uveitis is an internal eye condition and a Blepharoplasty is surgery of the eyelids. In theory it shouldn't cause a flare-up. However, even a well performed Blehparoplasty can cause temporary dry eye which may possibly aggravate your Uveitis. I would suggest that you seek the opinion of an Oculo-facial plastic Surgeon to evaluate your and speak to the Ophthalmologist treating your Uveitis. There are ways to prevent dry eye and inflammation through the use of punctal plugs, medication and lubrication that can help you have a Blepharoplasty without complications.