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Blepharoplasty

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Procedure · Blepharoplasty

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Blepharoplasty removes or repositions excess skin, and sometimes fat, on the upper or lower eyelids. A photograph shows the lids themselves, but not what was done beneath the skin, nor how the eyebrows, the forehead and the eyes' own shape contribute to the look.

How long an eyelid result takes to settle

The first two days bring swelling and tightness, and the lids may feel numb and be hard to close fully. Bruising is most visible in the first week, and stitches or suture strips are usually removed within about a week. Many people return to work at around two weeks, depending on the job.

Scars can look visible and feel tight for a few months before they fade, and the result is normally assessed at around three to six months. A photograph taken in the first weeks therefore shows an eye that is still healing.

Results vary between patients. Images should not be interpreted as a guarantee of a similar outcome.

One case is not a forecast

One person's result reflects their anatomy, their healing and the technique chosen for them. It is not evidence of what your own result would be — only an in-person assessment can tell you that.

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