How long will I be swollen?
Upper eyelids in a non-smoke: You can expect significant noticeable swelling for 10-14 days. It will take about 3 months for all of the swelling to slowly disappear, but generally other people will not notice your swelling after 14 days. Lower eyelids of a non-smoker: about 10-14 days for a straight forward procedure that just reduces fat. Swelling with fat transposition or the SOOF lift is noticeable to you and others for 3-6 weeks. The residual swelling is noticeable probably only to you and will take 3 months or so to resolve. In a smoker noticeable swelling can last 30-50% longer.

Is the operation the same for Oriental upper eyelids?
Oriental upper eyelids have different anatomy than non-oriental eyelids. Oriental upper eyelid blepharoplasty should be performed by someone who does this very often. Dr. Bentkover can make some recommendations for surgeons.

Will he need to tighten my lower eyelids?
If you have very loose lower eyelids, Dr. Bentkover may need to tighten the lower lids prior to or at the time of blepharoplasty or resurfacing. Such a procedure may be called a canthoplasty or canthal suspension.