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eyelid
surgery overview |
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introduction |
remove
excess skin, fat, and sometimes muscle from the upper
or lower eyelids to create a rested, refreshed appearance |
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variations
and techniques |
browlift,
midface lift, chemical
peel, or botox |
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incision
placement & surgery details |
laser
blepharoplasty, asian blepharoplasty, transconjunctival
approach, fat transposition, SOOF lift |
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anesthesia |
local,
or local with IV sedation |
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surgical
facility |
usually
outpatient surgery center |
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length
of surgery |
1
to 2 hours |
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discomfort
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minimal |
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what
to expect after surgery |
swelling,bruising,
dry or watery eyes; back to work in 1 to 2 weeks |
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risks |
infection,
scarring, asymmetry, under- or over-correction, inability
to close eyes, dry eyes |
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often
combined with... |
for
the upper eyelid, incision is in the crease of the lid;
for the lower eylid, incision is either beneath the lashes,
or inside the eyelid |
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cost
(surgeon's fee) |
$1000
to $6000 |
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duration
of results |
results
range from 5 to 10 years |
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insurance |
may
apply if excess upper eylid skin significantly obstructs
visual fields |
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