Excess skin of the upper eyelid can obscure vision and puffy or heavy eyelids can make you seem tired and older. Blepharoplasty (Eyelid surgery) can rejuvenate your face with minimal downtime. The best candidates for blepharoplasty are patients who have no underlying eye conditions or general medical illnesses such as thyroid disease which can affect the eyelids. You may be asked to have a formal eye test at your local ophthalmologist prior to surgery. There is no ideal age to perform the surgery although the aesthetics of eyelids tend to worsen with age. Ultimately it is a matter of what feels right for you.
Blepharoplasty can be performed on either or both of the upper and lower eyelids. Upper eyelid blepharoplasty can be performed under local or general anaesthetic. Lower eyelid blepharoplasty is usually performed under a general anaesthetic. Blepharoplasty involves carefully removing excess skin, and removal or repositioning of muscle and/or fat. In some patients there may be a need for additional procedures to optimise the outcome. Some patients choose to have all four eyelids operated on at the same time.
Blepharoplasty can have an immediate and long lasting rejuvenating effect depending on the pre-existing aging/genetics of the patient. Ancillary procedure such as a brow lift might be required in the future if there is further droopiness of the eyelid.
Complications include minor skin infection, blurred vision for a few days, swelling and bruising, asymmetry of scars and temporary difficulty closing one’s eyes during sleep. Mr Saour will carefully go through the risks and complications of the surgery during your consultation.
| Surgery duration | 1-2 hours |
| Type of anaesthesia | general anaesthetic |
| Compression/support garment | yes |
| Time in hospital | daycase |
| Time off work | 1 week |
| Recovery time | 1-2 weeks |
| First follow up appoinment | 1 week |
Blepharoplasty can be performed on either or both of the upper and lower eyelids. Upper eyelid blepharoplasty can be performed under local or general anaesthetic. Lower eyelid blepharoplasty is usually performed under a general anaesthetic. Blepharoplasty involves carefully removing excess skin, and removal or repositioning of muscle and/or fat. In some patients there may be a need for additional procedures to optimise the outcome. Some patients choose to have all four eyelids operated on at the same time.
Blepharoplasty can have an immediate and long lasting rejuvenating effect depending on the pre-existing aging/genetics of the patient. Ancillary procedure such as a brow lift might be required in the future if there is further droopiness of the eyelid.
Complications include minor skin infection, blurred vision for a few days, swelling and bruising, asymmetry of scars and temporary difficulty closing one’s eyes during sleep. Mr Saour will carefully go through the risks and complications of the surgery during your consultation.
Surgery duration : 1-2 hours
Type of anaesthesia : general anaesthetic
Compression/support garment : yes
Time in hospital : daycase
Time off work : 1 week
Recovery time : 1-2 weeks
First follow up appointment : 1 week
Once you have decided you are interested in cosmetic surgery
Mr Saour’s aim is to help you look and feel your best through high quality personalised care.
You will receive all the information preoperatively allowing you to make an informed decision.
Understanding the benefits, implications and potential risks of any type of surgery is of paramount importance.
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