Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure to improve the appearance of the upper and/or lower eyelids to give a more refreshed appearance to the surrounding area of the eyes. The incision lines for eyelid surgery are made within the natural structures of the eyelid region, allowing any resultant scars to be well concealed.

The incision for an upper lid blepharoplasty is in the lid crease and is made with either a scalpel or CO2 laser that seals the blood vessels as it incises. Skin, muscle and fat are removed to reduce hooding in the upper eyelid.

Incisions for the lower lid blepharoplasty can be made either inside the eyelid or just below the lower lash line. Excess skin in the lower eyelids is removed through these incisions to correct under-eye bags or sagging.

Eyelid puffiness caused primarily by excess fat may be corrected by a transconjunctival blepharoplasty. The incision in this case is made inside the lower eyelid, and excess fatty material is removed.

The results of eyelid surgery become apparent gradually, with swelling and bruising usually subsiding after around two weeks to reveal a smoother, better defined eye region and a more alert and rejuvenated appearance. Results typically last around seven to 10 years.

Some patients elect to have their eyelid surgery combined with a facelift or brow lift to maximise the rejuvenating effect.