“Is eyelid surgery risky?”
I am a 37 year old female who is scheduled for eyelid surgery. Is eyelid surgery risky?
10 Answers
Every operation has its risks. The risk of upper eyelid surgery is that if too much skin is removed the eye will not close completely which could result in irritation and dry eyes. Removal of too much skin from the lower lid could cause what’s called an ectropian which is a drooping of the lower lid away from the eyeball. Other risks are infection, worse than expected scarring and an extremely rare risk called retro bulbar hematoma. These risks are generally rare in experienced hands. But a patient should discuss these risks in depth with her surgeon
Any operation carries certain risks. Those risks are decreased when appropriate precautions are taken and the surgeon is trained properly with lots of experience and expertise. Board-certified plastic surgeons fit this criteria. Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon to greatly increase your chances for the safest and best result. Good luck.
Depends if it’s upper or lower lids. Upper lids are safer but pose a risk of dry eyes. Lower lids pose a risk of blindness, but it’s 1 in a million. However, generally, they are extremely safe and painless.
There is always a risk when doing procedures that are elective. Surgery is not an exact science and there is always a chance for complications even if the procedure is minimally invasive, such as blepharoplasty.
Eyelid surgery in skilled surgical hands is not risky at all. The upper lids are much easier to do than lower lids but upper lids and lower lids need to be addressed by somebody who truly understands the anatomy of the eyelid as well as the facial balance and proportion of the patient. It's important to note that eyelid surgery should be different for male and female patients. The lower lids are also a significant Surgical challenge. I personally always do fat transfer and a modified cheek lift as well as a skin pinch of lower lids and a retinacular suspension which prevents drooping of the lower lid. You could see results by going to dr Bafitis.com.
I also laser the lower lids scar with a CO2 laser at three weeks which essentially makes the scar look invisible. Be careful who you go to an asked to see examples as well as being able to talk to patients thank you Dr. Bafitis
I also laser the lower lids scar with a CO2 laser at three weeks which essentially makes the scar look invisible. Be careful who you go to an asked to see examples as well as being able to talk to patients thank you Dr. Bafitis
"Eyelid surgery" in itself without additional information, even if you are 37 years old it is irresponsible to say that you have no risk when we know that the risks are sometimes not inherent to the same surgery as the health conditions of the subject being operated. In experienced hands and in a healthy subject with the appropriate technique the risk is the same as going outside and being careful not to be hit by a car. Regards!
Any surgery is risky if done by a poor technician. If you have done due diligence on your surgeon and he/she is properly Board Certified to perform the operation, it is a very safe procedure.
Surgery to rejuvenate the appearance of your eyelids is generally a very safe procedure if performed by a properly trained surgeon.
Thank you for the question. Eye surgery can have some risks that are minimized in experienced hands. The risk of a hematoma after partially resecting partial fat pads is always present. This probably constitutes the greatest risk. Adequate measures are always taken to prevent this. This is a topic to discuss with your surgeon prior to surgery.
Good luck with your surgery.
Luis A. Laurentin-Perez, MD, PhD
Good luck with your surgery.
Luis A. Laurentin-Perez, MD, PhD
The risks vary depending on what type of surgery is planned. For example, droopy eyelid surgery (ptosis) has greater risks than a blepharoplasty.
