Eyelid Surgery corrects drooping upper eyelids and puffy bags below the eyes by removing excess skin, fat and muscle. The procedure is generally performed on an out-patient basis. Potential complications include bleeding, infection, swelling at the corners of the eyes, development of dry eyes, a slight asymmetry in healing, difficulty closing the eyes completely (which is rarely permanent,) a drawing down of the lower lids which necessitates follow-up surgery, and blindness (which is extremely rare). Patients are generally reading again in 2-3 days and back to work and strenuous activity within two weeks. Results are long lasting.