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Blepharoplasty

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, arms tucked, Bed turned 90 degrees
Time : 1-2 hours (average)
Blood Loss : Very Low (5-10 ml)
Maintenance Paralytic : No

Anesthetic Approaches

1MAC, Local Anesthetic
The Surgery

The surgery can either be an upper or lower eyelid Blepharoplasty. Some surgeons call it a “bleph”. Upper lid Blepharoplasty: the surgeon will excise a wedge of the upper eyelid. Lower lid...

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