Scheduling an Appointment for a Blepharoplasty?

If you are a candidate for the procedure, and there are no co-morbid medical problems (such as uncontrolled diabetes, dry eye symptoms, Graves' disease, etc.) that require pre-operative clearance, then it depends only on the surgeon's schedule.  This could be as quickly as the next day, especially since blepharoplasty is one of the less time-consuming procedures.  Allow at least a week of recovery time before you feel comfortable getting back into public (this does NOT mean you are done healing in 1 week).  Also, do not rush to schedule it just because the timing is convenient- be sure you are psychologically ready for it, and understand the risks of complications.  If the surgeon with whom you are comfortable cannot accommodate you, then just wait until your schedule allows- don't "jump" to another surgeon just because he/she can squeeze you in quicker.  You will have better peace of mind.

After consultation for eyelid surgery, assuming the surgeon has no back log,  the surgery can be scheduled as soon as one day but typically takes at least 2 weeks in order to do the following:  1) Complete preoperative exam/tests by your primary care physician;  2) Coording the surgery date with the surgery center.  Factors such as age, health status, current medications, among others influence the timing too.  If the surgery is performed uunder local anesthesia, then the requirements are less strict and the surgery may be scheduled earlier.  Consult with your surgeon's office.

It's hard to answer your question as every surgeon's schedule is different. If you consult with a Facial Plastic Surgeon who can perform your procedure in office or has ready access to a surgery center, then it's relatively easy to add on a blepharoplasty as it's typically an under one hour procedure. In certain practice environments, this might be next to impossible. You should give the office a "heads up" and let them know your needs. If they can't accommodate you. you might want to consider a consult elsewhere. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACS

Even in this economy, very popular surgeons are still running significant wait times for surgery.  Other surgeons are, well, their schedules are wide open.  You have to decide for yourself if you want surgery with someone who is so popular that you have to wait to have your surgery scheduled or if you are comfortable having surgery with someone who is not that busy.  I personally like to avoid restaurants that are empty.  I think it says something about the quality of the restaurant.  

A blepharoplasty is 1 hour of surgery and can actually be scheduled if you send photos and discuss this with me before you come. That way you only make one trip.