I am looking into getting upper blepharoplasty for my right eye (local anaesthesia) because the eyelid is fairly droopy and I want them to match. I am just wondering how safe the procedure is? Specifically in terms of blindness? Is blindness a risk and how likely is it? What would cause blindness after this procedure?
Answer: Blepharoplasty Is Very Safe It's natural for patients to be concerned about
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Answer: Blepharoplasty Is Very Safe It's natural for patients to be concerned about
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April 13, 2016
Answer: Safety of Upper Blepharoplasty Thank you for your question. Upper blepharoplasty is a very safe procedure and can easily be performed under local anesthesia. Although there are risks to any surgical procedure, the incidence of complications with upper blepharoplasty is extremely low. Blindness is a risk that must be discussed with all procedures performed around the eyes, but I am personally unaware of any patient who has had that complication, and I have performed thousands of eyelid procedures. The risk of blindness is related to potential for bleeding into the orbit with collection of blood around the eye that creates pressure on the optic nerve. Achieving good hemostasis during the procedure and avoiding medications that increase bleeding risk (such as aspirin) are the best ways to prevent this extremely rare complication. I would encourage you to seek a consultation with a board certified facial plastic surgeon with experience in cosmetic eyelid surgery. They can discuss the procedure and potential risks with you and help you to make an informed decision regarding surgery to address your concerns.
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April 13, 2016
Answer: Safety of Upper Blepharoplasty Thank you for your question. Upper blepharoplasty is a very safe procedure and can easily be performed under local anesthesia. Although there are risks to any surgical procedure, the incidence of complications with upper blepharoplasty is extremely low. Blindness is a risk that must be discussed with all procedures performed around the eyes, but I am personally unaware of any patient who has had that complication, and I have performed thousands of eyelid procedures. The risk of blindness is related to potential for bleeding into the orbit with collection of blood around the eye that creates pressure on the optic nerve. Achieving good hemostasis during the procedure and avoiding medications that increase bleeding risk (such as aspirin) are the best ways to prevent this extremely rare complication. I would encourage you to seek a consultation with a board certified facial plastic surgeon with experience in cosmetic eyelid surgery. They can discuss the procedure and potential risks with you and help you to make an informed decision regarding surgery to address your concerns.
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April 12, 2016
Answer: How safe is upper blepharoplasty? Upper blepharoplasty is a very safe procedure that can be done under local anesthesia. As with anything, best to done with experienced specialist and done conservatively. See link below. See an oculoplastic specialist.
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April 12, 2016
Answer: How safe is upper blepharoplasty? Upper blepharoplasty is a very safe procedure that can be done under local anesthesia. As with anything, best to done with experienced specialist and done conservatively. See link below. See an oculoplastic specialist.
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April 12, 2016
Answer: Blepharoplasty Safety Hello,Blepharoplasty is a commonly performed and safe procedure. There are always risks with any surgical procedure but if performed by a competent surgeon those risks can be reduced significantly. Blindness is a potential risk with any surgery around the eye but it is very small.Regards,
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April 12, 2016
Answer: Blepharoplasty Safety Hello,Blepharoplasty is a commonly performed and safe procedure. There are always risks with any surgical procedure but if performed by a competent surgeon those risks can be reduced significantly. Blindness is a potential risk with any surgery around the eye but it is very small.Regards,
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April 12, 2016
Answer: Upper eyelid surgery or eyelid ptosis? When performed by an experienced surgeon, upper eyelid surgery fortunately, has an extremely low risk of significant complications such as the ones you have mentioned. The key to the surgery is good hemostasis (low bleeding) during the surgery to help prevent bleeding after surgery. The biggest reason for operative blindness. I would make certain that your eyelid is not ptotic prior to your eyelid surgery. Ptosis of the eyelid is a different issue than excess upper eyelid skin and the evaluation of your eye prior to surgery is important.
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April 12, 2016
Answer: Upper eyelid surgery or eyelid ptosis? When performed by an experienced surgeon, upper eyelid surgery fortunately, has an extremely low risk of significant complications such as the ones you have mentioned. The key to the surgery is good hemostasis (low bleeding) during the surgery to help prevent bleeding after surgery. The biggest reason for operative blindness. I would make certain that your eyelid is not ptotic prior to your eyelid surgery. Ptosis of the eyelid is a different issue than excess upper eyelid skin and the evaluation of your eye prior to surgery is important.
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