| Blepharoplasty is a safe and effective operation, especially when compared to many more widely invasive plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures. The majority of patients who undergo cosmetic eyelid surgery are pleased with their results. |
Still, surgery is a lot like life – complex and not fully predictable – and so there is always an element of risk.
Different people vary in their responses to any given operation, doctors vary in their preferences and experience, and simple bad luck can always intervene.
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| It is important to understand that even the finest surgeons will have some patients who suffer unexpected outcomes and that problems following eyelid surgery are not "one-in-a-million" events. Fortunately, most complications can be helped. Many disappear by doing little more than waiting, while others require surgical revision. |
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Introduction |
• The Natural Blepharoplasty
 Determining realistic goals
• The Unsatisfactory Result
An overview of what can go wrong and why
•  Psychological Considerations
Why unrealistic expectations lead to disappointment
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Risks and Complications |
• Risks and Complications
A comprehensive listing of potential problems
• More Detailed Risk Information on Specific Procedures
From the Insider's Guide to Blepharoplasty
• Risks of Asian Double Eyelid Blepharoplasty Surgery
Additional risks with Asian upper eyelid surgery
• Blepharoplasty Complications Photos
Examples of what can go wrong
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Revision and Repair |
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More Information |
• A Safer Approach to Lower Eyelid Surgery
Transconjunctival vs transcutaneous blepharoplasty
• Revisional Blepharoplasty Photographed Step-by-Step
 Repair of lid retraction, skin shortage, hollowness, crease
• Patient Satisfaction After Eyelid Surgery
Not all less-than-ideal outcomes require revision
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