As with any surgical procedure, oculoplastic surgery carries potential risks. However, when such operations are performed by an experienced ophthalmologist in appropriate centers and conditions, these risks can be significantly minimized. Potential risks can generally be summarized under the following headings:
Bleeding: Bleeding may occur if blood vessels in the surgical area are damaged. Severe bleeding that may occur behind the eye can rarely lead to vision loss.
Pain: Feeling pain for a certain period in the post-operative period is an expected situation and can usually be controlled with medication.
Infection: The risk of the surgical site becoming infected exists despite all sterilization precautions.
Incomplete Eyelid Closure (Lagophthalmos): This rarely encountered condition can lead to dryness of the eye surface and, in the long term, serious damage to ocular structures, and even vision loss.