The laser simply creates less bleeding. Of course, because steel eye shields are used, there is virtually no chance of the laser hitting the eye itself and causing problems. Other possible complications include eyelid asymmetry, small cysts occurring along the top eyelid suture line, dry eyes, and uneven patches of fat remaining in the treated areas. But all of these complications are quite rare, and when they do occur, they are often corrected with minor surgery that in most instances doesn't require sedation or relaxation medicines. Overall, the satisfaction rate is very high with blepharoplasty.
Patients usually feel and look healthier and younger.
Blepharoplasty also seems to reduce eye fatigue for people who find it difficult to keep their eyes open at night when they're tired. It also allows women to use makeup more efficiently, because the upper eyelid becomes a better platform for it. The doctor had explained to me about how it would remove the little pockets of fat on my upper eyelids, and for days before the surgery, I'd look in the mirror, pulling my eyelids up and trying imagine what it would look like. The real thing was much better than I'd imagined. My eyes look more open.