Eyelid surgery

Blepharoplasty is an eyelid surgery procedure used to remove excess skin and puffiness from the upper and lower eyelid - correcting drooping, providing an eyelid lift or tightening excess skin folds below the eyes.

What result can i expect from eyelid surgery?

• After blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), your eyelids will look fresher and more youthful.
• Puffiness and skin wrinkling on your upper and lower eyelids should be reduced. 
• You should only experience slight scarring following your eyelid surgery procedure.

How does blepharoplasty surgery work?

• During eyelid surgery, excess fat, skin and muscle are removed before the wound is carefully sutured.
• Your surgeon will make an incision along the natural lines and folds of the skin around your eyes while you are under local or general anaesthetic.
• The incision is done with precision to ensure minimal scarring.

How long does eyelid surgery take?

• Blepharoplasty surgery typically takes between 1-2 hours to complete. If the operation is performed on just the upper or lower eyelid, less time is needed.
• An overnight stay is often required to minimise post-operative swelling and bruising.

What is the recovery time from a blepharoplasty?

• Typically, it takes approximately 7-10 days to return to your normal social activities following eyelid surgery.  
• The scars will remain pink for some time following your operation before fading to a silver colour in most cases.
• There will be some swelling in your eyelids which will take some months to finally settle.
• Any fine stitches in your eyelids will need to be removed 4-5 days after your operation.

How long will my blepharoplasty results last?

• Most side effects from this type of surgery are temporary.
• It is normal to have blurred vision, which may last up to 2-3 days. Bruising and swelling around the eyes may also occur.
• Some patients have experienced dry and itchiness to the eyes after eyelid surgery: this symptom may last for approximately one week.
• More serious side effects are rare and are discussed in our information videos which we would encourage you to watch.