Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is performed to repair sagging or drooping eyelids. When the surgery is performed on patients for cosmetic reasons, blepharoplasty is considered elective surgery. When eyelid changes are severe in elderly patients it may sometimes be undertaken to open up the field of vision impaired by overhanging skin. This cosmetic procedure is usually done while the patient is conscious or sedated but under local anesthesia. The incisions are made in the natural creases or folds of the eyelids while the loose skin and excess fat tissue are removed. The eyelid muscles are tightened and the incision is stitched closed. The blepharoplasty procedure is often performed alone, but your surgeon may also recommend a face lift or other facial cosmetic procedure to achieve the best results.

A recent medical study reported that there are more than 100,000 deaths each year caused by medical mistakes. If you are considering having a procedure you need to consider the risks associated with blepharoplasty surgeries and all cosmetic surgery procedures. There is a risk that you will not be satisfied with your arm lift procedure, even if you have the best cosmetic surgeon and even if the surgery goes smoothly. Click here to learn more about other blepharoplasty risks and general cosmetic surgery risks.

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