The Real Talk About Blepharoplasty Risks

Considering eyelid surgery? Let's have an honest conversation about what to expect.

What You Should Know About Potential Risks

The Manageable Ones

• Temporary Dry Eyes Some patients experience dryness for a few weeks post-surgery. With our advanced pre-surgical assessments and proper aftercare guidance, this typically resolves quickly with simple eye drops. Our experienced team knows exactly how to minimise tear duct disruption.
• Minor Asymmetry Like fingerprints, your eyes are naturally unique. Whilst some patients notice subtle differences during healing, skilled surgeons who understand facial anatomy—like our team at Jorja—plan for these natural variations from the start.
• Initial Swelling and Bruising This is completely normal and expected. Think of it as part of your transformation journey rather than a complication. Most patients find the temporary inconvenience well worth the long-term results.

The Ones Proper Planning Prevents

• Overcorrection This happens when surgeons remove too much tissue—but it's largely preventable with proper assessment and conservative technique. Our 3D visualisation technology lets you see realistic expectations before surgery, ensuring we're aligned on your goals.
• Visible Scarring When incisions are placed precisely in natural creases by experienced hands, scarring is typically minimal and well-hidden. Our surgeons have perfected these techniques over years of practice.
• Ectropion (Lower Lid Pulling) This complication occurs when too much skin is removed or healing doesn't go as planned. However, with proper patient selection and surgical technique, it's quite rare in experienced practices.

The Very Rare Ones

• Infection With proper sterile techniques and aftercare protocols, infection rates are extremely low. Our comprehensive health checks before surgery help identify any factors that might increase risk.
• Serious Vision Issues Whilst this gets mentioned in consent forms, significant vision problems are extraordinarily rare when surgery is performed by qualified oculoplastic surgeons with proper monitoring equipment.

Our Risk-Reduction Approach

Through Adoreal's Silhouette assessment, we identify the ideal candidates and spot potential concerns early. Not everyone is right for surgery, and we're honest about that from the start.

Our 3D consultation technology means no surprises. You'll see realistic expectations, and we'll plan every detail of your procedure based on your unique anatomy.

Real-time recovery tracking through Adoreal means any unusual healing patterns are caught early and addressed promptly. Most "complications" are simply normal healing variations that resolve with proper guidance.

The Reality Check

Here's the truth: in the hands of experienced surgeons using advanced technology, blepharoplasty is remarkably safe and predictable. The horror stories you might read online often involve inexperienced practitioners or patients who weren't suitable candidates from the start.

Your Confidence, Our Priority

We believe in transparent conversations about all aspects of surgery—including potential risks. When you choose Jorja Aesthetics, you're choosing surgeons who've refined their techniques over thousands of procedures, supported by cutting-edge technology that makes outcomes more predictable than ever before.

Ready to discuss your eyelid surgery with confidence? Book your consultation, where you'll receive honest guidance tailored to your unique situation.