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How long does a blepharoplasty procedure (upper lids or both upper/lower)usually take? what is the recovery period typically like?

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Dr. William Culviner answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Blepharoplasty: An upper blepharoplasty usually takes about one and a half hours, while they four lid blepharoplasty usually takes about three hours. The majority of the recovery is within the first week with bruising, swelling, and discomfort. After a week, things steadily improve.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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