As an Oculofacial Specialist I am often asked which procedure should be performed first, laser eyelid (lift) surgery or LASIK (vision enhancement). Many times patients will have Lasik see themselves more clearly and then recognize that their eyelids have become tired and baggy looking!
It can truly be performed in any order but the timing changes depending upon which you have first. If you have laser eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) first, I would have you wait a minimum of 6 weeks prior to LASIK. If you have LASIK first I would have you wait 6 months before the eyelid surgery. This is because the LASIK changes your cornea(the clear part of your eye) and pressure on it by shields that protect the eye could have an impact on your cornea early on. Also LASIK can change your tear production and I want to make sure this is normal and healthy prior to surgery. Unfortunately many general and facial plastic surgeons do not check patients' tear production prior to surgery. This simple test, Schirmer test, can have a big impact on your happiness after eyelid surgery. For if you have low tear production more conservative eyelid surgery or no surgery at all should be performed.
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THIS IS VERY GOOD TO KNOW. MOST PLACES GET YOU IN THE DOOR ADVERTISING SPECIAL DEALS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE. YOUR EYES ARE THE ONLY THING AT RISK.
Wow! Sounds like if you want both procedures done, you'd be best off to start with the eyelid surgery! Then, when your vision is corrected you will love EVERYTHING you see!
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