Blepharoplasty Side Effects and Warnings

Possible Complications

Complications are rare, but no procedure is completely free of risk. If you are planning to have blepharoplasty, your doctor will review a list of possible complications, which may include:

• Temporary blurred vision
• Temporary swelling and bruising of the eyelids
• Asymmetry in healing
• Scarring
• Difficulty closing eyes
• Dry eyes
• Red eyes
• Decreased or loss of vision
• Reaction to anesthesia
• Infection
• Bleeding
• Distortion of upper or lower eyelid position

Factors that may increase the risk of complications include:

• Thyroid problems
• High blood pressure
• Poor circulation
• Diabetes
• Glaucoma
• Dry eyes or red eyes
• Certain anatomical factors related to the eye and surrounding bone

Call Your Doctor

After arriving home, contact your doctor if any of the following occurs:

• Signs of infection, including fever and chills
• Persistent high temperature
• Redness, swelling, increasing pain, bleeding, or discharge from the incision site
• Opening of any part of the incision
• Excessive pain or redness of the eye
• Any decrease or change in your vision
• Any other problem or concern

In case of an emergency, CALL 911.