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:

• Diabetes
• Dry eye or not enough tear production
• Heart disease or disorders of the blood vessels
• High blood pressure or other circulatory disorders
• Thyroid problems such as hypothyroidism and Graves' disease

The risks for any anesthesia include:

• Breathing problems
• Reactions to medications

The risks for any surgery include:

• Bleeding
• Infection