This is usually performed under local anesthesia, although it can also be done under general anesthesia per patient request. It usually takes about an hour to perform. This can be done in conjunction with upper lid blepharoplasty or upper lid ptosis procedure as well and peri-ocular or full face and neck laser skin resurfacing.
This varies per patient, but about 80% of swelling decreases by month 1, and the residual 20% can take several months to resolve. There are no stitches to remove from the lower lid and patients are usually seen at the following intervals postoperatively: 1 week, 1 month, 3 months. Some patients may benefit from lower eyelid filler around week 4-6 post procedures to improve hollowness from bony reabsorption that occurs with age. No bandages are placed after the procedure, but detailed instructions will be given about ice and head positioning to decrease swelling after the procedure.
As with any surgical procedure, there are certain risks associated with a lower blepharoplasty procedure, which Dr. Rosh will review at your consultation.