What is bilateral Eyelid Surgery?

Bilateral eyelid surgery just  refers to both eyes being performed. Patients can undergo both upper eyelid surgery, or both lower eye lid surgery. In most cases, both  eyelids are usually performed together to keep them balanced and adjust any asymmetries.

Bilateral means "both sides," where unilateral means "one side."Eyelid surgery can refer to the upper or lower eyelids. Eyelid surgery is also called eyelid lift or blepharoplasty. This is a surgery that removes the extra, hanging skin either above or below the eye. Sometimes the upper eyelid surgery can be covered by insurance if certain tests are performed that meet insurance criteria.

Bilateral eyelid surgery means operating on both eyes.  Bilateral upper eyelid surgery involves operating on both upper eyelids, bilateral lower eyelid surgery involves operating on both lower eyelids,and bilateral upper and lower eyelid surgery obviously involves operating on both upper and lower eyelids.  Blepharoplasty (eyelid tuck or eyelid surgery) is one of my favorite procedures that usually gives excellent results with minimal discomfort and a quick recovery.

Thanks for the question. Bilateral simply refers to the surgery being performed on both eyes.The upper eyelids can be treated for  with an eyelid tuck, a living of drooping eyelid, or contouring of the fat in the eyelidsthe lower eyelids can be treated with these as wellThe saggy lower eyelids that are pulled away from the eyes can be treated if they are rolling outward or pulled downward with gravity (ectropion and/or retraction) Hope this helps Best Wishes 

In medicine, bilateral mean both sides.  There are four eyelids.  Two upper eyelids and two lower eyelids.  Bilateral eyelid surgery just means that both sides are having surgery at the same time.  A person could have upper eyelid surgery, lower eyelid surgery or both.