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What is the typical recovery time for blepharoplasty? is it a surgery that usually goes well without complications?

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Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

About 3 days.: Usually three days is a normal recovery phase and complications are unusual.

Answered 10/20/2013

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Dr. Subramaniam Arumugam answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Varies: Basic recovery > 1-2 weeks. Complete healing could take up-to 4-6 months. Complications include, infections, visible scars, out- turning of the eyelids or other eyelid problems, loss vision or change of vision etc etc.

Answered 2/11/2016

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Usually short: Blepharoplasty surgery opens the eyes and yields a lovely wide awake appearance. Usually, the initial healing takes about 10 days to 2 weeks for the swelling and bruising to dissipate. The results are well worth the procedure. www.artofplasticsurgery.com.

Answered 2/11/2016

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