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Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)
This procedure removes extra fat and skin from the eyelids. Although the change most of the times is not drastic, the procedure gives the patient a more rested look. Usually we see patients for eyelid surgery after the age of 35.

| The amount of extra skin to remove around the eyes is estimated conservatively before the surgery. |
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If part of the problem involves the bulging fat pads, these are conservatively removed in order to avoid the "hollow" eye look. |
| The skin is brought back together leaving small scars that are well hidden in the upper eyelid crease and just below the eyelashes in the lower eyelid. |
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In the lower eyelids, if there is no extra skin but bulging fat pads it is possible to remove them through an incision on the inside of the eyelid, avoiding any skin scars. |

| Procedure |
Removes extra skin from the eyelids and improves puffy bags caused by fat around the eyes. |
| Duration |
1-3 hours |
| Anesthesia |
Usually local anesthetic is used with some sedation. |
| Hospital stay |
Outpatient |
| Recovery |
Usually one week before returning to work. |
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