Length:
2 hours

Anesthesia:
General or local with sedation

In/Outpatient:
Usually outpatient

Side Effects:
Temporary swelling, bruising, some pain, blurred vision, temporary dry eyes

Risks:
Pain, bleeding, infection, rare damage to eye muscles, incomplete improvement, sagging of the lower eyelid (ectropion)

Recovery:
Back to work with makeup: 1 - 2 weeks
More strenuous activity: 2 - 3 weeks

Final Appearance:
1 - 2 months for swelling to completely resolve

Duration of Results:
While skin improvements last about 10 years, the improvement from fat removal is permanent

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