Case 4- Blepharoplasty- Eyelid Surgery
Dr John Burns, FACS![Before and After Eyelid Surgery by Dr. John Burns](http://drjohnburns.com/cdn/shop/files/22_83314ee1-8a5b-41a7-9a3c-d15585ba41c1_1280x1280.png?v=1683152142)
![Before and After Eyelid Surgery by Dr. John Burns](http://drjohnburns.com/cdn/shop/files/22_83314ee1-8a5b-41a7-9a3c-d15585ba41c1_small.png?v=1683152142)
![Right eye view | Before and after eyelid surgery](http://drjohnburns.com/cdn/shop/files/23_91999722-40f5-4284-bbc2-6021d3587b59_small.png?v=1683152156)
![Left eye view | Before and after eyelid surgery](http://drjohnburns.com/cdn/shop/files/24_e34828f8-0c47-4d03-a69c-f60208f5640a_small.png?v=1683152166)
Upper Blepharoplasty (Upper eyelid skin removal) to balance eye expression and improve eye appearance.
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