Upper eyelid blepharoplasty

The upper eyelid blepharoplasty is a useful treatment for several eye conditions. It is always important to have a professional medical diagnosis to ensure that you are receiving the correct treatment. Upper eyelid blepharoplasty may help with the following conditions:

• A-frame deformity
• Dermatochalasis (loose skin) & Hooded Eyes
• Droopy Lids, Ptosis & Tired eyes
• Eye bags
• Face drop & Facial Palsy
• Sagging Skin & Signs of Ageing & Crepey Skin
• Thyroid Eye disease

The majority of patients who undergo upper lid surgery are able to return to work in 3 days.

We understand that one of the most common concerns with facial surgery is scarring. Any incisions are made to be hidden in the natural crease of the eye. We also use Scars-less™️ technology to reduce healing time and decrease the amount of visible scarring.

• Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty Surgery is chosen to address age-related changes in the upper eyelids, improve vision obstructed by excess skin from the eyelid (eyelid lift), reduce eye watering, reduce a heavy sensation and enhance your overall facial appearance
• It can ultimately help you look and feel more alert, youthful, and refreshed

• Excess or loose skin hiding the natural fold of the upper eyelids
• Droopy or hooded upper eyelids
• Impaired vision due to sagging skin
• Puffy appearance of the upper eyelids
• Tired or sad appearance of the eyes
• Eyelid skin touching lashes 
• Watery eyes with tears wicking from the outer corners of the eyes
• Inability to wear upper lid eyeliner

• Improved field of vision (if previously impaired)
• A more youthful appearance 
• Symmetrical skin crease 
• Improved forehead lines 
• Reduced heavy eyelid sensation 
• Improved self-confidence
• Reduced eye strain

• A more open, refreshed eye appearance
• Reduced puffiness and excess skin in the upper eyelids
• Improved peripheral vision, if it was previously obstructed
• Improved abitity to apply eyeliner and eye makeup without it smearing or being hooded 

• Results typically last 10 years, but aging and genetic factors can affect the longevity… alongside sun exposure, and lifestyle habits
  • Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and a good skincare routine can help to prolong your results

• Discontinue certain medications and supplements as advised
• Arrange for someone to drive you home post-surgery as your vision will be blurry with post-operative ointment 
• We perform all surgery under local anaesthesia without twilight ensuring quick recovery 
• Expect some discomfort, but the pain is usually minimal not requiring any pain killers  
• The incision is typically well-hidden in the natural eyelid crease, we also use Scars-less™️ technology to reduce healing time and decrease the amount of visible scarring

• You can typically return to work within 3 days for most patients
• Swelling and bruising may persist for a few weeks

• We provide you with a cold compresses to reduce swelling (some discomfort and swelling can be expected during the recovery period)
• Use prescribed medication, eye drops or ointments as prescribed 
• Avoid strenuous activities for 2 weeks
• Protect your eyes from the sun (use sun glasses)

• Those suffering from sagging or drooping upper eyelids that interfere with their vision, make the eyes look smaller or make them appear tired or older than they actually are
• Non-smokers
• Those with realistic expectations
• Healthy individuals with controlled and stable chronic conditions such as autoimmune disease 

• Brow lift for comprehensive upper face rejuvenation
• Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty
• Laser resurfacing for improved skin texture
• Botox injections to address forehead lines, frown lines and crow's feet (non-surgical treatments)
• Polynucleotides to boost collagen in crepey skin 
• Micro needling and exosomes to improve pigmentation and collagen 
  • These combinations can provide more comprehensive facial rejuvenation

• Marking of incision lines along natural eyelid creases
• Administration of local anaesthesia (Local anaesthetic) so patients typically do not feel pain 
• Removal of excess skin, muscle, and sometimes excess fat
• Closure of incisions with fine dissolvable sutures
  • Surgery takes on average 45 minutes

• Bruising ( although we have several tricks to minimise bruising with recovery within days)
• Dry eyes - this is temporary and we make every effort to optimise the eyes prior to surgery with our OptimEyes ™️ program 
• Temporary blurred vision from the ointment for a day or so 
• Changes in eyelid skin sensation
• Infection (rare)
  • These are minimised by choosing an experienced surgeon, such as Face Restoration where you have two experienced surgeons working seamlessly together and following the post-operative advice carefully

• Upper eyelid blepharoplasty focuses on removing excess skin and fat from the upper eyelids, whereas lower eyelid blepharoplasty focuses on under-eye bags and wrinkles. You can also combine the two and as two consultant surgeons operate together, this is rapid, meticulous and all with local anaesthetic