Procedure: Correct drooping upper eyelids and puffy bags below the eyes by removing excess fat, skin, and muscle. Optional partial removal of muscles causing deep frown wrinkles.

Length: 1 to 3 hours.

Anesthesia: Local with sedation.

In/Outpatient: Outpatient.

Side Effects: Temporary discomfort, tightness of lids, swelling, bruising. Temporary dryness, burning, itching of eyes. Excessive tearing, sensitivity to light for first few weeks.

Risks:Temporary blurred or double vision. Infection, bleeding. Swelling at the corners of the eyelids. Dry eyes. Formation of white-heads. Slight asymmetry in healing or scarring. Difficulty in closing eyes completely (rarely permanent).Pulling down of the lower lids (may require further surgery). Blindness (extremely rare).

Recovery: Reading: 2 or 3 days. Back to work: 7 to 10 days. Contact lenses: two weeks or more. Strenuous activities, alcohol: about 3 weeks. Bruising and swelling gone: several weeks.

Duration of Results: Several years. Sometimes permanent.

Price:$1,500 to $3,500

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