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Blepharoplasty - series
Blepharoplasty - series


Eyelid lift or blepharophasty

Alternative Names:
Blepharoplasty

Risks:

The risks for any anesthesia are:

  • reactions to medications
  • problems breathing
The risks for any surgery are:
  • bleeding
  • infection
Additional risks of eyelid repair include:
  • double or blurred vision
  • temporary swelling of the eyelids
  • uneven healing or scarring
  • tiny whiteheads (milia) after removal of the stitches
  • difficulty closing the eyes while sleeping; rarely permanent
  • slowness in healing



Review Date: 4/11/2005
Reviewed By: Edward B. Feinberg, M.D., M.P.H., Professor and Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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