Case 3- Blepharoplasty- Eyelid Surgery
Dr John Burns, FACS![before and after upper eyelid surgery by Dr. John Burns](http://drjohnburns.com/cdn/shop/files/25_334b8c76-2691-4a9d-a4b7-0cbf107e43f1_1280x1280.png?v=1683151640)
![before and after upper eyelid surgery by Dr. John Burns](http://drjohnburns.com/cdn/shop/files/25_334b8c76-2691-4a9d-a4b7-0cbf107e43f1_small.png?v=1683151640)
![patient looking up } before and after eyelid surgery](http://drjohnburns.com/cdn/shop/files/26_ba8b6b9d-7a21-4782-bb77-ea67c211087c_small.png?v=1683151652)
![patient looking down, eyelid lift scars, before and after](http://drjohnburns.com/cdn/shop/files/27_3c5f01ea-2130-44ac-a6d5-e40470832fc9_small.png?v=1683151661)
![right eye view | before and after eyelid surgery](http://drjohnburns.com/cdn/shop/files/28_8b1e289d-1f2e-422d-b5ae-f8b148a5b813_small.png?v=1683151673)
![left eye view | before and after eyelid lift](http://drjohnburns.com/cdn/shop/files/29_f748306f-41eb-44e6-b16e-c979f69713b6_small.png?v=1683151682)
- Upper Blepharoplasty (excess eyelid tissue)
Procedure Details
- Length: 1-2 hours
- Anesthesia: General (occasionally local sedation form smaller procedures)
- In/Outpatient: Outpatient
- Side Effects: Temporary swelling, bruising, discomfort, blurred vision, dry eyes
- Recovery: Back to work with makeup: 1 week; More strenuous activity: 2 weeks
- Final Appearance: 1-2 months for swelling to completely resolve
- Duration of Results: Approximately 10 years