Why I Wake My Patients Up in the Middle of Eyelid Surgery

Book a consultation: https://eyelid.pro/book Can you be awake during eyelid surgery? For a small number of ptosis surgery patients, yes, and on purpose. Dr. Kian Eftekhari, board-certified oculofacial plastic surgeon at the Eyelid Center of Utah, explains why waking a patient up mid-surgery during anterior ptosis repair can be the difference between a perfect result and eyelid retraction or a botched outcome, what being awake actually feels like, and why the most common surgery in the world, cataract surgery, is performed on patients who are awake 99% of the time. CHAPTERS 0:00 You might be awake during your eyelid surgery 1:11 What ptosis is and who gets it 1:55 How ptosis surgery works 2:58 The front way vs. the back way 3:43 Why I wake patients up on purpose 4:51 What being awake actually feels like 6:13 The most common surgery in the world is done awake 7:22 My mom's cataract surgery 7:35 What you'll see and feel during surgery 8:05 What if you have severe anxiety 8:17 Why knowing this lowers your anxiety 8:53 Get a consultation 👁️ Transform Your Eyelids: https://eyelidcenterutah.com ✨ 𝙀𝙉𝙅𝙊𝙔𝙀𝘿 𝙏𝙃𝙄𝙎 𝙑𝙄𝘿𝙀𝙊? 🔴 See more content like it: eyelid.pro/subscribe Dr. Kian Eftekhari specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid surgery, serving patients throughout Utah and beyond. If you’re seeking the best care for your eyes and face, trust the expertise of the Eyelid Center of Utah. 𝘽𝙊𝙊𝙆 𝘼𝙉 𝘼𝙋𝙋𝙊𝙄𝙉𝙏𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏 𝙃𝙀𝙍𝙀 📆 eyelid.pro/book ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝘾𝙊𝙉𝙏𝘼𝘾𝙏 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙀𝙔𝙀𝙇𝙄𝘿 𝘾𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙀𝙍 𝙊𝙁 𝙐𝙏𝘼𝙃 📍 with locations in SLC, Draper + Heber City 🔗 https://eyelidcenterutah.com 📞 (801) 685-3398 👨🏻‍⚕️ 𝙁𝙊𝙇𝙇𝙊𝙒 𝙈𝙀 𝙊𝙉 𝙔𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝙁𝘼𝙑 𝙋𝙇𝘼𝙏𝙁𝙊𝙍𝙈𝙎 ▶ Facebook: eyelid.pro/FB ▶ Instagram: eyelid.pro/IG ▶ TikTok: eyelid.pro/TK MEDICAL DISCLAIMER The information provided on this YouTube channel is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Content shared by Dr. Kian Eftekhari reflects general medical principles and personal clinical experience but may not apply to your individual situation. Viewing this content does not establish a doctor–patient relationship. Medical conditions, anatomy, healing timelines, and treatment options vary widely between individuals. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for professional medical advice from your own qualified healthcare provider. Always consult your physician or a board-certified medical professional regarding any questions about a medical condition, procedure, medications, or recovery. Never disregard or delay seeking medical care because of something you have seen or heard on this channel. If you believe you may be experiencing a medical emergency, seek immediate medical attention or call emergency services. #hoodedeyes #medicalprofessional #antiwrinkle #eyelidlift #boardcertified #eyecircles #eyebags #face #facialplastic