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Risks and complications
Complications of eyelid surgery are very rare and usually minor. Nevertheless, there is always a possibility of complications, including infection or a reaction to the anesthetics. The minor complications that occasionally follow blepharoplasty include temporary swelling in the corner of the eyelids, burning sensation, tearing and a slight asymmetry in healing or scarring. If you had some of these eye problems before, they can become more prominent. Blepharoplasty does not have an effect on your vision. Your next eyelid surgery might be
