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Eyelid lift - Risks

Alternative Names

Blepharoplasty

Risks:

Risks of an eyelid lift may include:

  • Damage to eye or loss of vision (rare)
  • Difficulty closing the eyes while sleeping (rarely permanent)
  • Double or blurred vision
  • Temporary swelling of the eyelids
  • Tiny whiteheads after stitches are removed
  • Slow healing
  • Uneven healing or scarring

Medical conditions that make blepharoplasty more risky are:

The risks for any anesthesia include:

  • Breathing problems
  • Reactions to medications

The risks for any surgery include:

  • Bleeding
  • Infection
  • Reviewed last on: 1/20/2011
  • Daniel E. Bustos, MD, MS, Private Practice specializing in Comprehensive Ophthalmology in Eugene, OR. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

References

Bosniak S. Reconstructive upper lid blepharoplasty. Ophthalmol Clin North Am. Jun 2005; 18(2): 279-89, vi.

Hoenig JA. Comprehensive management of eyebrow and forehead ptosis. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. Oct 2005; 38(5): 947-84.

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