Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty is a type of eyelid surgery to remove excess skin that hangs under the eyebrow bone and over the

eye. This surgery is undertaken for aesthetic or functional reasons or both. Many people prefer to have the extra

tissue detached to give a less tired and fresh, younger look.  For some patients, the removal of the tissue enables

better peripheral vision. This surgery can be combined with lower blepharoplasty (lower eyelid surgery).

Yes. There are two main types of blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery.

• Upper blepharoplasty, or upper eyelid surgery is an operation for hanging eyelids or ‘hooded eyes’. Superfluous fat, skin and muscle is reshaped which leaves youthful and rejuvenated eyes. As the incision is made in the natural crease of the eye, scarring is barely visible.
• Lower blepharoplasty, or lower eyelid surgery, is carried out inside of the eye at the eyelash line to remove fatty tissue below the eye. The result is smooth skin that is no longer puffy on the underside of the eye. Scarring is not visible due to the surgery being performed inside the eye.

Upper blepharoplasty, or upper eyelid surgery, is the extraction of redundant hanging skin above the eyes and under the brows. To confirm your expectations, the surgeon identifies the incision areas (where the skin will be removed and possibly tightened) with a dermatologically-suitable marker pen. Skin is numbed and you’ll go under general anaesthetic. The surgeon makes the incision in the eye crease and takes away unwanted skin and fat or the ‘hoods’ of the eyes. After the procedure is complete the incision is closed by using sutures or surgical glue. The scarring is not noticeable as it sits in the natural crease of the eye.

Lower blepharoplasty, or lower eyelid surgery, is the removal of droopy hanging skin under the eyes. The surgeon marks up your face with a marker and verifies the procedure and the expected result. Numbing cream is applied to the skin, then you’re put under general anaesthetic. The surgeon doesn’t go through the outer skin but instead pulls the lower eyelid down and makes an internal incision inside the eye. Unwanted fat is removed, and the incision is closed with stitches that dissolve. As the incision is internal there is no scarring.

Once the blepharoplasty procedure is complete, you’ll awaken and sense some swelling and numbness. You may also have the appearance of 'black eyes' and may feel some discomfort or pain (for which you'll receive pain-relief medication). At first, your eyes will be bandaged so you will not be able to see but don't worry, the medical staff are very attentive and will take exceptional care of you. Your eyes may also feel itchy and the skin will feel tight. When the bandages are later taken off, you may have temporary light sensitivity and blurry vision. Most people return to work within a fortnight of surgery. Swelling and bruising will disappear within three months and then you will see your desired result.

Upper blepharoplasty results can remain for 5-7 years.  

Lower blepharoplasty or lower eyelid surgery can last for life.

Blepharoplasty surgery times vary based on every person’s eye shape.  On average, eyelid surgery can take 1 to 2 hours.

Everyone has unique needs and this means there will likely be slight surgical variations, especially if your surgeon is repositioning skin around the eye. The standard recovery time is between 1 to 3 months. Most people resume working and socialising again after two weeks. Your surgeon will advise you appropriately as to when and how you can resume your normal activities again.

It is common for UK blepharoplasty surgery to cost between £3000 to £6500.

Blepharoplasty cost in Australia averages around $2500 to $4500, but this can cost up to $8000.

We can save you up to 50% on the price, which even includes your return flights, accommodation, private transfers and aftercare. Our surgeons are highly skilled, filled licensed and board-certified and extensively experineced.

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We take your health and welfare personally and seriously. We work with your surgeons to meticulously plan your experience and mitigate any possible risks or complications. But it's important to remember that all surgery carries risks. Possible risks of blepharoplasty include infection, temporary bleeding or blurry vision. You will receive supportive aftercare from the medical team and they will be able to assist with any pain-relief for management.

For your reassurance, Asthetica go one step further by including phone access to registered UK and Australian nurses when you get home. This way, you have localised, expert advice (in your own time zone) who can assist with any questions you may still have about your recovery when you are home. Rather than going it alone, you can be confident you will have appropriate care from our team should the need arise.

• Upper blepharoplasty - our surgeon will make an incision via the natural crease in the eye, this will leave a scar that is barely noticeable and will fade over time.
• Lower blepharoplasty - our surgeon performs this procedure by creating an incision at the lash line so there is no external scarring.