It is a surgical procedure also known as eyelid surgery, which is responsible for correcting excess fat, skin and muscles of the upper and lower eyelids that show signs of a tired appearance and can even affect vision.
Times may vary depending on the patient.
Duration of surgery
1 - 2 hours
Discomfort time
1 day
Recovery time
7 - 10 days
Type of anesthesia
Local
Hospitalization required
No
Watch videos of the procedure below to learn more
Before and after photos of real patients operated by Dr. Baja
Do you have any questions? Check out some of the most common questions and answers.
It is a procedure that aims to remove excess skin, fat and muscle from the eyelids, both upper and lower eyelids. The eyelid procedure is performed with the patient awake, applying a medication that will help them relax, as well as topical anesthesia around the eye to avoid pain.
Yes. The incisions are in the natural lines of the skin of the eyelids: in the creases of the upper eyelids and just below the lashes of the lower ones.
The medications are analgesics and antibiotics.
Bleeding, bruising, swelling, irritation, dryness, infection, or problems with healing.
Includes: fees for the surgeon and his surgical team, and post-surgical check-up appointments.
Does not include: pre-operative analysis and medications.
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