Ptosis surgery
Many patients believe they require a blepharoplasty because of hooded eyes or excess skin; however, this may be caused by muscle or tendon weakness rather than excess skin.
The most common form of ptosis surgery involves shortening the muscles or tendons that raise the eyelid. At Face Restoration, we can perform ptosis surgery in one of two ways, depending on your circumstances. The first uses a small incision in the natural fold of the eye, which masks any potential scarring. The second method is performed under the eyelid, so there is no need for an incision or visible scarring.

At a Glance
DETAILS ABOUT THE TREATMENT
ANAESTHETIC
Local anaesthetic (with anxiolytic)
STAY
Day-case
OPERATIVE TIME
60 minutes
DURATION OF RESULTS
10 years depending on the cause. Individual results may vary.
Why Face Restoration?
FEATURES, ADVANTAGES, & BENEFITS FOR OUR PATIENTS
At Face Restoration, we work with you through a comprehensive examination to determine the clinical cause of your concern and develop a bespoke treatment plan that meets your desired aesthetic goals. Thanks to our unique Scars-less™ programme, we can provide faster healing times and reduced scarring to ensure better treatment outcomes.
At FaceRestoration, you will visit our luxurious London clinics, where you will receive a comprehensive assessment of your skin condition and overall health. As part of your treatment you will have the advantage of our Scars-less™ programme for faster healing times and less postoperative scarring.
Your ptosis surgery will be performed by two leading ophthalmic and oculoplastic surgeons, Dr Rachna Murthy and Dr Jonothan Roos. Having two surgeons gives our patients the benefit of two opinions and two sets of skilled hands working to give you the best possible results from surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I have visible scarring?
We understand that one of the most common concerns with facial surgery is scarring. Any incisions are made to be hidden in the natural eyelid crease or fold for coverage. We also use Scars-less™ technology to reduce healing time and decrease the amount of visible scarring. Where possible, we perform surgery internally to eliminate scarring.
Is Ptosis Surgery permanent?
Ptosis repair results are permanent, but if the eyelid muscle weakens continuously over time, a second surgery may be necessary to correct it.
How long is the recovery period after surgery?
Most patients can resume normal activities between 10-14 days after surgery. As with all surgery, some bruising and slight swelling is to be expected during this time.
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Hi, my name is Beth and I had the upper blepharoplasty with Jonathan and Rachna just about four months ago now. Absolutely delighted with the results and actually the whole process. So having my first consultation with some both right through to the follow-up appointments that I had, the many messages that I sent after the procedure worrying about this and that, and Jonathan and Rachna were always really quick in coming back to me, really reassuring and informative, which was amazing and actually a big part of why I chose to have the procedure with them. I had gone to other consultations but there was something about both the manner and of course the expertise of Jonathan and Rachna that led me to pick them. On the day itself I was super nervous as I'm sure many of their clients are, but didn't need to be.
First of all because the procedure went exactly as they explained it would and second because they're so proficient at what they do and so reassuring. I had thought about having the procedure for about a year, having very hooded eyes, which my mother also had, which were getting really quite a lot worse as I moved into my mid-40s, early 50s. It's probably the single thing that I could do that's made the biggest impact I think on my appearance and therefore on my confidence, just to not feel that I'm looking tired all the time. I can actually see the shape of my eyes, see my eyelids, which I wasn't able to before and that's really wonderful. I would have zero hesitation in recommending Jonathan and Rachna for this procedure, highly skilled, superb, manner, easy process communication and I would recommend them to anyone and indeed have been. I have many friends around my age who are contemplating having this procedure and I would say absolutely it's worth it if that's an area of your face that you're worried about.
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