Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure used to remove excess skin, fat and muscle from eyelids. This procedure is commonly used to correct drooping upper eyelids, which causes ones vision to be partially obscured. Blepharoplasty of the lower lid will eliminate baggy folds of skin below the eyes.

How does it work?
Your surgeon will make an incision along he natural lines and folds of the skin around your eyes while under local or general anaesthetic. The incision is done with precision to ensure minimal scarring. Excess fat, skin and muscle are removed before the wound is carefully sutured to ensure a natural aesthetic outcome.

How long does the surgery take?
Blepharoplasty surgery typically takes between 1-2 hours to complete. If the operation is performed on just the upper or lower lids, less time is needed. An overnight stay is often required to minimize post-operative swelling and bruising.

What is the Recovery Time?
Typically, it takes approximately 7-10 days to fully recovery from Blepharoplasty surgery, however many patients have had the surgery and return to work within 4-5 days.

How long will it last?
Blepharoplasty surgery is considered a permanent solution for the correction for drooping eyelids and bags under the eyes

Are there any side effects?
Most side effects from Blepharoplasty 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 and this symptom may last for approximately one week.

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