Eyelid Surgery

• Procedure: Correct drooping upper eyelids and puffy bags below the eyes by removing excess fat, skin,   and muscle. (Upper-eyelid surgery may be covered by insurance if used to correct visual field defects.)

• Length: 1 to 2 hours.

• Anesthesia : Usually locally with sedation or general.

• Recovery: Reading: 2 or 3 days. Back to work: 2 or 3 days. Contact lenses: two weeks or more. Strenuous activities: about 3 weeks. Bruising and swelling gone: 10 to 14 days.