How long is the blepharoplasty procedure?

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Question: I’m 54 and looking into getting a blepharoplasty in the New York City area. How long will it take to complete an upper eyelid and bottom eyelid blepharoplasty and will I need to bring someone with me?

Answer: The surgery should take approximately 2 hours and yes, you need an adult to take you home and stay with you for the first night just in case you need any assistance. Everyone deserves a bit of pampering!

Can I undergo a blepharoplasty without anesthesia?

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Question: I’m a 49-year-old female, living on the Upper West Side and I have never been put under for a surgery. Can I undergo an eye lift without anesthesia?

Answer: You can certainly have a blepharoplasty (eye lift) without general anesthesia.  But, there is no need to be a martyr and reject all anesthesia!  Upper eyelid surgery can be done safely and comfortably in the office operating room under topical and local anesthetic.  Lower lid blepharoplasty can be done under intravenous sedation and local anesthetic.  In both cases, you will be completely comfortable and feel nothing!

Don’t you deserve a good night’s sleep?

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See Dr. Yagoda to address issues of Sleep Apnea and Snoring.

Can I get a brow lift with an eyelid lift or only one at a time?

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Question: I’m a 55 year-old male living in Manhattan, and my father left me with deep forehead wrinkles that never smooth out. My top eyelids also sag down more than they used to and I’m starting to develop bags… My question is, can I get a brow lift with an eyelid lift or only one at a time?

Answer: You can have them both at the same time.  Or, you can have non-surgical, total eyelid rejuvenation technique using Botox/Dysport for the forehead wrinkles (provided that the brow is at or above the bony ridge above your upper eyelid) and surgery for the upper eyelids.

How fast can I return to work after getting a blepharoplasty?

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Question: How fast can I return to work after getting an eye lift? I’m 55, male, and my works leaves me little vacation time. Can I come in on a Friday and return to work Monday?

Answer: You can…but you may not want to!  The surgery is not painful at all, but the eyelids can feel heavy for 24-72 hours after.  You will feel fine, but you will have some swelling and black and blue marks.  If you are not worried about anyone seeing you in this condition, you can certainly go back to work. Just make sure there is no heavy lifting, no flying, no swimming and no carrying anything more than ten pounds for ten days after the surgery.