Where Is Eyelid Surgery Performed?

David BarberichMay 9, 2023Leave a Comment

Upper Eyelid Surgery is performed in the comfort of our office with local anesthesia and oral sedation. Lower Eyelid Surgery and the combination of Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery is usually performed in an operating room at a surgical center. This is because IV sedation or general anesthesia is needed to make the procedure more comfortable for the patient.

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