WHAT TO EXPECT FROM RECONSTRUCTIVE EYELID SURGERY

Tampa and Bay Area Dr. Kwitko proudly serves the Cosmetic and Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery needs of Residents in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Hillsborough County, Pinellas County and throughout the Bay Area in West Central Florida.

Call 813.877.8665 today to schedule a confidential consultation with Oculoplastic Surgeon, Dr. Geoffrey Kwitko about your Cosmetic and Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery needs and goals.

* Consultation Disclaimer: Cosmetic consults are $75 - non-refundable, but can be applied to surgical costs if booked within 6 weeks of consultation.

Reconstructive eyelid surgery is an increasingly common procedure. It may be used to correct certain medical issues or to improve physical imperfections, including those caused by aging. In either case, it is imperative that an experienced eye surgeon performs reconstructive eye surgery.

Dr. Geoffrey M. Kwitko, M.D. F.A.C.S. has more than 31 Years of experience performing reconstructive eye surgery in Florida. As a skilled practitioner, he guides patients through every step of the procedure – from initial consultation through recovery – and is prepared to handle even the most complex cases.

What to Expect from Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery

If you or a loved one is considering a reconstructive eyelid procedure in Florida, it is important to understand what to expect. Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is typically an outpatient procedure, meaning that you will return home the same day.

Before beginning the procedure, your surgeon will inject numbing medication into your eyelid and administer medication intravenously to help you relax. If you are having procedures performed on both the upper and lower lids, your surgeon will begin with the upper eyelids before working on the lower lids. Most procedures are completed within two hours. You are then moved to the recovery room where you are monitored before being sent home to recuperate.

Common temporary side effects from surgery may include:

Blurred vision
Double vision
Light sensitivity
Numb, puffy eyelids
Redness where the cuts were made
Slight pain or discomfort
Swelling and bruising similar to “black eyes”
Watering eyes

Dr. Kwitko and his seasoned eye surgery team provide compassionate care throughout your consultation, procedure and follow-up appointments.

Call 813.877.8665 today to schedule a confidential consultation with Oculoplastic Surgeon, Dr. Geoffrey Kwitko about your Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery and Oculoplastic Surgery needs in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Hillsborough County, Pinellas County and throughout the Bay Area in West Central Florida.

* Consultation Disclaimer: Cosmetic consults are $75 - non-refundable, but can be applied to surgical costs if booked within 6 weeks of consultation.

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Get Treated by the Best Trained and Most Experienced Eyelid Surgeon in Tampa

Always striving to stay on the forefront of the latest advances in eyelid surgery, Dr. Kwitko believes in continuing education, even after more than two decades of loyal service. He's a former Chief of Ophthalmology at St. Joseph's Hospital, a clinical assistant professor at the University of South Florida and a former Chief of Surgery at Memorial Hospital. He is also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, International College of Surgeons, American Academy of Ophthalmology and the International Society of Orbital Disorders.