Complications of Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty is one of the most common aesthetic surgeries performed by a variety of surgical specialists. Although blepharoplasty is a relatively straightforward procedure, as with any surgical procedure, complications can arise. Complications range from minor aesthetic nuances to vision-threatening emergencies. This article offers a comprehensive and up-to-date summary of complications arising from upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasties based on recent peer-reviewed literature and the professional experience of the authors. Careful preoperative evaluation, meticulous surgical decision-making, and prompt recognition and treatment of adverse events will minimize their occurrence and magnitude.