Blepharoplasty or cosmetic eyelid surgery
In addition to carrying out facial reconstructive surgery to rebuild the tissues of the eyes after accidents or cancer surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgeons at The London Clinic offer aesthetic surgery to solve specific eye problems such as eye bags, droopy eyelids and loose skin around the eyes.
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What is it for?
Solve specific eye problems such as eye bags, droopy eyelids and loose skin around the eyes
Treatment overview
Blepharoplasty can be done either alone, or combined with brow-lifting techniques to lift the top part of the face.
Although done for cosmetic reasons, a blepharoplasty can sometimes be done to improve vision.
If you have excess skin that hangs down over your eyes, this can make seeing difficult, probably more than you realise.
Patients who have the procedure report afterwards that they are no longer troubled by headaches or symptoms of heaviness and discomfort.
Before surgery you will have a full ophthalmic examination to make sure you do not have dry eye conditions, blepharitis or any other eye problem that could be exacerbated by surgery.
Why choose The London Clinic
Excellence in one place
The London Clinic, in collaboration with Northwestern Medicine, operate as teams of experts with world-class resources, dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of care. Supported by the latest treatments, expert guidance, and a comfortable recovery environment in our patient rooms, you'll have everything you need to regain your best health.
Personal care, every time
Exceptional patient care is a way of life for us. We’ll be with you every step of the way, tailoring your care to your specific needs, including healthy and delicious meals designed to support your recovery. We keep our staff-to-patient ratio low, so our nurses, clinicians, therapists, and support teams can offer a personalised, quality experience.
Effortlessly simple
We work together as one to guide you through every step of your patient experience. From explaining your personal treatment plan to ensuring all details are taken care of, we make the process stress-free, so you can focus on your health. Whether it’s your first consultation or follow-up care, our teams are here to provide seamless support and the peace of mind you deserve.
What's included in your package?
Choosing The London Clinic means your treatment plan will be laid out for you, with all the details taken care of so you can focus on you.
Your treatment package will include:
- Enhanced pre-admission assessment
- Your treatment with our complete care team at your fingertips
- Personalised aftercare and follow-up
We want you to be in control of your health. That’s why we also offer optional services such as comprehensive recovery packages and extra touches for you to choose from during your stay with us. To help you manage the cost, we also offer a 0% finance option, allowing you to spread the payments for your treatment over 12 months with no added interest. Learn more about our finance options here.
How to pay
- You can use private medical insurance (PMI) to access this treatment. We work with all major PMI providers in the UK and many internationally
- You can pay for yourself (self-pay)
- If you’re paying for yourself, we have 0% finance options available with Chrysalis. Find out more here.
FAQs
Whether your operation will be done under a local or general anaesthetic depends on each individual procedure.
Eye drops will be used to anaesthetise your eyes and protective contact lenses will be placed over your eyes during surgery.
Blepharoplasty involves the removal of excess skin, muscle and fat from the upper and sometimes the lower lids.
This may be combined with ptosis surgery to treat droopy eyelids if the eyelid height is low. Brow lifting techniques, either endoscopic or direct, can be performed simultaneously if necessary.
Upper eyelid surgery
The incisions are generally made along the natural crease of the skin using either a scalpel or surgical laser.
Excess skin and fatty tissue is then removed together with a thin strip of muscle to give the eyelid more contour. The scar is hidden in the crease of the eyelid.
Lower eyelid surgery
Incisions are generally made just below the lower eyelashes. The skin and muscle is lifted allowing the surgeon to remove excess fat. The skin and muscle are then trimmed.
You will feel bruised after surgery and your vision may be blurred for a couple of days.
You will be able to read and watch television again about three to four days later. Your overall recovery time will depend on the extent of the surgical work you have undergone.
As a guide you can expect to be back at work in two weeks and back to normal activities including exercise within a month.
In some cases, patients may benefit from follow-up non-surgical treatments such as anti-wrinkle injections to further improve their facial aesthetics.