Q. How long will a blepharoplasty last?
A. A blepharoplasty may never need to be repeated. It is possible that a touch up may be required after 5 or 6 years for a small fold of skin.

Q. What type of anesthesia is used for a blepharoplasty?
A. General anesthesia - defined as a controlled state of induced unconsciousness or conscious sedation defined as a pharmalogical agent administered to induce amnesia, along with local will be used.

Q. How soon after a bleph can I exercise?
A. Light exercise such as walking after the first couple days and back to a full exercise regime 4 weeks after surgery.

Q. How safe is a TCA peel or lines around eyes?
A. Since a TCA peel can cause ectropion if done alone, it is safe to have done in conjunction with an eye lift. A TCA peel is not a good substitute for a blepharoplasty but a good adjunct to surgery to help achieve a more complete rejuvenation.

Q. Will a blepharoplasty cause dry eyes?
A. A bleph does not cause dry eyes but can pose a problem if you have dry eyes to begin with especially for contact wearers.

Q. What can be done to correct hollows under eyes?
A. The best options would be to lift some of the cheek fat (cheek lift) or dermal fat grafting, but never fat injections.