Plastic Surgery
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Refreshing tired-looking upper or lower eyelids.
Blepharoplasty removes or repositions excess skin, muscle and fat of the upper and/or lower eyelids. Upper eyelid surgery mainly treats heavy, hooded skin; lower eyelid surgery addresses puffiness and under-eye bags.
Treatment overview
When drooping skin narrows the field of vision, the procedure can have a functional purpose as well as an aesthetic one. A drooping brow or a weak eyelid muscle (ptosis) is a different condition and is assessed separately.
Common purposes
- Heavy or hooded upper eyelid skin
- Puffiness and bags under the eyes
- A tired appearance around the eyes
- Upper eyelid skin interfering with vision
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Who may be suitable?
- Adults in good general health
- People without untreated dry-eye or other active eye conditions
- Non-smokers, or those able to stop as advised
- People with realistic expectations about what eyelid surgery can change
Suitability is always decided by a specialist after reviewing your health and examining you.
Treatment process
- 01
Before treatment
You share clear photos of your eyes and your medical history. An eye-area examination, including tear function and eyelid muscle strength, is carried out in person before the plan is confirmed.
- 02
Treatment day
Upper eyelid surgery is often done under local anaesthesia with sedation; lower eyelid surgery may require general anaesthesia. Incisions are placed in the natural crease of the upper lid or just below the lash line or inside the lower lid.
- 03
After treatment
Swelling, bruising and a feeling of tightness are common in the first days. Cold compresses, head elevation and eye care instructions are provided in writing.
- 04
Follow-up
Stitches, if used, are usually removed within the first week. Follow-up continues remotely after you return home.
Expectations & recovery
Most visible bruising settles over the first weeks, while fine swelling can take longer to resolve.
Screen time, contact lenses and strenuous activity are limited for a period your surgeon specifies.
Scars usually lie in natural folds and fade over months, though healing varies.
Results and recovery vary from person to person. No outcome can be guaranteed.
Risks & considerations
Potential benefits
- A more rested look around the eyes
- Possible improvement of the upper visual field when skin is the cause
- Results that are generally long-lasting, while natural ageing continues
Risks & considerations
- Bleeding, infection and anaesthesia-related risks
- Temporary dry or watery eyes and sensitivity to light
- Asymmetry or difficulty closing the eyes fully, rarely requiring correction
- Rare but serious complications affecting vision, which require urgent care
Questions about this treatment
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This information is general and does not replace a medical consultation.
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