Case 2- Blepharoplasty- Eyelid Surgery
Dr John Burns, FACS![before and after upper eyelid surgery](http://drjohnburns.com/cdn/shop/files/33_3ff7f739-8349-481b-96d9-4343851e8bbc_1280x1280.png?v=1683148691)
![before and after upper eyelid surgery](http://drjohnburns.com/cdn/shop/files/33_3ff7f739-8349-481b-96d9-4343851e8bbc_small.png?v=1683148691)
![upper eyelid surgery results, patient looking up](http://drjohnburns.com/cdn/shop/files/34_069c94f1-fc82-4390-8f00-0eb92412ceb6_small.png?v=1683148705)
![upper eyelid surgery results, patient looking down](http://drjohnburns.com/cdn/shop/files/35_3c072c93-29e0-4d70-94e7-f54f11bbd306_small.png?v=1683148713)
![right eye view | upper eyelid surgery results](http://drjohnburns.com/cdn/shop/files/37_806dc8fa-95ad-48e6-acc7-85c3fa2dd924_small.png?v=1683148726)
![left eye view | upper eyelid surgery results](http://drjohnburns.com/cdn/shop/files/36_e21feb4f-a6df-492b-9e93-c0b2b922d16a_small.png?v=1683148736)
- 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