Although all operations have some risk the chance that something serious will go wrong in a blepharoplasty is small. Nevertheless there are a number of potentially serious complications. Always remember that even though a complication may be unusual it can still happen to you.
Most people say they have very little discomfort.
Increasing pain may be a sign of a major problem. This is often most marked in the lower lids and on the cheek. If there is bleeding it may be worse. Some patients experience bruising that extends on to the surface of the eye. Bleeding after surgery can be significant especially if it goes behind then eye.