Case 6- Blepharoplasty- Eyelid Surgery
Dr John Burns, FACS![upper and lower eyelid surgery results by Dr. John Burns](http://drjohnburns.com/cdn/shop/files/6_7fe2baf0-a594-4209-a163-ea61cb3bae80_1280x1280.png?v=1683152608)
![upper and lower eyelid surgery results by Dr. John Burns](http://drjohnburns.com/cdn/shop/files/6_7fe2baf0-a594-4209-a163-ea61cb3bae80_small.png?v=1683152608)
![patient looking up | before and after upper and lower blepharoplasty surgery](http://drjohnburns.com/cdn/shop/files/7_2ed24145-0617-4844-815a-f8db2bebb273_small.png?v=1683152615)
![patient looking down | before and after upper and lower blepharoplasty surgery](http://drjohnburns.com/cdn/shop/files/8_b8d1e02b-00f1-4ec1-8f04-ad0e51685818_small.png?v=1683152622)
![right eye view | before and after upper and lower blepharoplasty surgery](http://drjohnburns.com/cdn/shop/files/9_2784fbae-b335-4d16-9940-b6282e880d2b_small.png?v=1683152632)
![left eye view | before and after upper and lower blepharoplasty surgery](http://drjohnburns.com/cdn/shop/files/10_3ffefa37-a9a0-44e9-afe4-5a9438bad97b_small.png?v=1683152648)
Upper and lower 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