Some patients desire more of a result and repeat surgery, it is an individual thing. You should begin by ensuring that your surgeon is board-certified. Ask your regular physician or friends who have undergone the surgery. Local hospital referrals networks are an excellent source of information. Some patients are even finding out names of surgeons on the internet.
Patients usually feel little discomfort after eyelid surgery.
In fact, the strongest medication most patients need is Tylenol. If you are in severe pain, notify your surgeon immediately. Your surgeon and your anesthesiologist should keep you quite comfortable during surgery. Let them know if you aren't. Both cosmetic eyelid surgery and laser skin resurfacing are generally performed under local anesthesia.