Eyelift surgery is one of the most common surgeries that Dr Thiagarajah performs. Often eyelift surgery consists of removing skin and fat from the upper and/or lower eyelids to improve the appearance of the eyelid. Dr Thiagarajah performs eyelift surgeries in his outpatient certifed surgery center with board certified anesthesiologists. His main care is safety and excellence of outcomes.

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Why should I get my Eyelift  Surgery with Dr Thiagarajah?

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Dr Thiagarajah is a specialist. He performs 1000s of surgeries on the eyelid and has extensive expertise. He is well regarded amont eyelid surgeons as an expert and in the Denver and Colorado community.

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How  much does an Eyelift  Surgery Cost?

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The costs for eyelift can cost depending on what exactly is done. There are three components in the cost: surgeon fee, facility and anesthesia. Dr Thiagarajah discusses the costs of blepharoplasty here in this great video.

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What is the recovery for Eyelift Surgery?

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The downtime for blepharoplasty is roughly two weeks. After two weeks patients can use coverup and return to work. Read more about Common questions about Blepharoplasty.

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How long does eyelift surgery take?

Eyelift surgery takes roughly 1 to 2 hours but there is time before and after surgery where nurses will check vitals, place IVs and make sure you are good to go home.

 

Do I need someone to be with me for my Eyelift surgery?

 

Yes. Someone needs to be with you. Read more at Preparing for Blepharoplasty. 

 

What are the risks of Eyelift Surgery?

Discussed in our Risks of Blepharoplasty page  are the risks of eyelift surgery which include:

 

Bleeding

Scarring

Infection

Need for more surgery

Vision loss

Dry Eye

Double vision

Asymmetry

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When can I resume normal activities after Eyelift Surgery?

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Recovery varies from patient to patient but is around the two week mark.. Read more and watch the videos on our Blepharoplasty Recovery Page.

 

When are stitches removed after Eyelift Surgery?

 

Usually at one week

 

Does Dr Thiagarajah have any before or after photos?

 

Our Before and After Page is available for patients. Dr Thiagarajah has before and after photos extensively on his website.

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