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Dr. Olding was featured in the Washingtonian as one of the area's top plastic surgeons. Dr. Olding was featured in the Washington's Consumer Checkbook as one of the area's top plastic surgeons. Dr. Olding was featured in the New York Times Style Magazine in Fall of 2004 for his vast knowledge & experience with buttock procedures. Dr. Olding was selected as one of America's Top Plastic Surgeon's by 'Guide to America's Top Plastic Surgeons'

EYELID SURGERY

(blepharoplasty)

Procedure:

Correct drooping upper eyelids and puffy bags below the eyes by removing excess skin, fat and muscle.
In/Outpatient:

Outpatient.
Side Effects:

  • Temporary discomfort, tightness of lids, swelling, & bruising.
  • Temporary dryness, burning, itching of eyes.
  • Excessive tearing & sensitivity to light for first few weeks.
Risks:

  • Infection, bleeding.
  • Swelling at the corners of the eyelids.
  • Dry eyes.
  • Formation of whiteheads.
  • Slight asymmetry in healing or scarring.
  • Difficulty in closing eyes completely (rarely permanent).
  • Pulling down of the lower lids (requires further surgery).
  • Blindness (extremely rare).
Recovery:

  • Reading: 2 or 3 days.
  • Back to work: Up to 2 weeks.Contact lenses: 2 weeks.
  • Strenuous activities: 2 weeks.
  • Bruising and swelling gone: Several weeks.
Results:

Long-lasting.