Eyelift (Blepharoplasty) Basics

Loose skin, surplus fatty tissue and relaxed muscle in the eyelids are removed to tighten the skin and leave a flatter, more youthful appearance. Often carried out as a day case procedure, upper and lower lids can be operated on either together or separately. When Upper Blepharoplasty is performed alone, a local anaesthetic may be all that is required. Upper Blepharoplasty can be performed under sedation – however, this depends on the Surgeon.

Scars will be pink along the inner margin of the lower lash and socket line to the upper lid and will normally fade quickly to leave faint white lines. Stitches are removed between 5-7 days post operatively and a pair of dark glasses will help to hide the bruising and swelling during this recovery period. Most people return to work between 7 and 14 days after surgery.

Is Blepharoplasty the right choice for me?

The final decision will be made between you and your Surgeon. However, the following reasons are typical of most people choosing to undertake this surgery:

• "Looking tired" all the time
• Difficulty in applying make-up
• Looking and feeling more aged than you are
• Hereditary factors have caused premature ageing
• Affected vision or appearance due to overhanging upper lids

• Scarring
• Haematoma
• Wound infection
• Extra swelling in the lower lid causing a ‘pulling’ effect - this usually corrects itself. Occasionally further surgery may be required
• Blindness – extremely rare - There have been no reported cases in our 21 years of operating
• General Anaesthetic risks - including Deep Vein Thrombosis