The risks of a procedure are unique to you. We have outlined the risks in a general fashion so that you may consider and discuss them with your anesthetist and surgeon.

General Risks

  • Pain and discomfort
  • Bruising
  • Swelling
  • Bleeding
  • Infection

Anaesthetic Risks

You will have either a general anaesthetic or a neurolept sedation depending on the complexity of your procedure and your general health. The approach will be carefully considered to ensure your safety.

Your anaesthetist will outline the process and the risks of anaesthesia prior to your procedure.

Specific Risks

  • Over resection of skin
  • Under resection of skin
  • Temporary changes in vision
  • Blindness 1:40,000

Aesthetic

  • Scarring
    • Normal
    • hypertrophic or keloid
  • Asymmetry
  • Ectropion

Long Term Risks

Recurrence of excess eyelid tissue associated with

  • changes in weight
  • age and laxity of skin