Risks, Complications, and "Dry Eye" Management
Despite its popularity, blepharoplasty in 2026 carries specific risks that require careful management. The most common "nuisance" complication is Post-operative Dry Eye Syndrome.
Because surgery temporarily disrupts the blink reflex and the oil-producing glands in the lids, patients may experience grittiness or redness for several weeks.
More serious risks, though rare (less than 1%), include retrobulbar hemorrhage (bleeding behind the eye) and lagophthalmos (inability to close the eye fully). To mitigate these, 2026 surgeons conduct rigorous "Schirmer Tests" pre-operatively to evaluate tear production. If a patient already has severe dry eye, the surgeon may opt for a more conservative skin removal or recommend a non-surgical "plasma pen" treatment instead of a full blepharoplasty.
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