Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Duration of surgery/treatment
Performing the upper or lower blepharoplasty takes about 1 hour. Surgery for both upper and lower eyelids can take 2-3 hours.
For eyelid surgery in general
Days admitted
Eyelid surgery is usually done as a day case, so you will not stay overnight at the hospital.
For eyelid surgery in general
Anesthesia
Blepharoplasty is usually performed under local anesthesia with oral sedation. In some cases general anesthesia is used.
For eyelid surgery in general
Recovery
Most patients experience moderate discoloration that disappears within about 10 days.
Swelling peaks on the morning after surgery. While most swelling resolves over the first two weeks, some swelling may remain for several months.
For eyelid surgery in general
Risks
Severe complications from eyelid surgery are very rare.
However, there are risks associated with any minor cosmetic surgery, such as:
- hematoma (an accumulation of blood under the skin)
- infection
- scarring
- changes in sensation
- damage to underlying structures
- allergic reactions
- need for revisions due to unsatisfying results
For eyelid surgery in general
After care
Information coming soon. Request a consultation for personalized recovery guidance.
Hospitals in Russia offering Eyelid Surgery
These hospitals list Eyelid Surgery in Russia; ask any of them to quote Upper Eyelid (Upper Blepharoplasty) for your case. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.