Blepharoplasty Surgery
Are your eyes making you look more tired than you feel? Eyelid surgery, clinically known as blepharoplasty, is a highly effective procedure designed to refresh and rejuvenate the area around your eyes.
Here at MySkyn, our expert surgeons carefully remove excess skin, fat, and muscle to correct drooping eyelids and under-eye bags. The result is a more awake, youthful, and vibrant appearance.
Blepharoplasty Before and After Gallery
What Do We Offer?
We provide bespoke eyelid surgery tailored to your unique facial structure. Whether you want to address the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both, our experienced medical team will create a treatment plan that aligns with your goals.
Upper Blepharoplasty
Upper blepharoplasty treats heavy, hooded or drooping upper eyelids. Our surgeon removes excess skin and, where needed, a small amount of fat through a discreet incision hidden within the natural crease of your eyelid.
This can open up the eye area and help you look more alert. If sagging skin is affecting your field of vision, the procedure may also improve your sight.
Lower Blepharoplasty
Lower blepharoplasty addresses under-eye bags, puffiness and loose or crepey skin beneath the eyes. Depending on your needs, our surgeon may remove or reposition fat and tighten the skin. The incision is placed just below the lash line or on the inside of the lower eyelid.
The result is a smoother, more rested appearance that helps reduce that tired look.
Each procedure takes just one to two hours and is performed as a day case, meaning you can return home the very same day.
Who Is Blepharoplasty For?
Blepharoplasty is a highly popular option for individuals who want to address sagging eyelids or under-eye puffiness. You might be an ideal candidate if you:
- Have drooping upper eyelids that make you look tired or older than you are.
- Experience heavy upper eyelids that occasionally obstruct your vision.
- Suffer from prominent bags or puffiness under your eyes.
- Are in good general health and hold realistic expectations about the surgical outcome.
- Want to reverse the visible effects of ageing, genetics, or lifestyle factors on your eyes.
If you are looking for a complete facial rejuvenation, this procedure also works beautifully alongside other treatments like a facelift or brow lift.
What Are the Benefits of Eyelid Surgery?
Choosing to undergo eyelid surgery offers meaningful physical and emotional benefits that go beyond just looking younger.
- Boosted Confidence: Refreshed, vibrant eyes can significantly improve your self-esteem.
- A Natural Look: Incisions are carefully hidden within the natural folds of your eyelids, making scarring virtually invisible.
- Long-Lasting Results: With proper care, the rejuvenating effects of eyelid surgery can last for many years.
- Quick Recovery: Most patients experience minimal downtime, returning to light, everyday activities within just one to two weeks.
- Improved Vision: For some patients, removing heavy, sagging skin from the upper eyelid can dramatically improve their field of sight.
What Happens During Blepharoplasty?
We prioritise your safety and comfort at every step of your surgical journey. The procedure is straightforward and typically involves the following steps:
- Careful Incisions: Your surgeon makes precise incisions along the natural creases of your upper eyelids or just beneath your lower eyelashes.
- Targeted Removal: We gently remove or reposition excess fat, skin, and muscle to eliminate puffiness and drooping.
- Smoothing and Tightening: The remaining tissues are carefully tightened to improve the overall contour of your eyes.
- Safe Closure: The incisions are closed using fine sutures, and a tailored aftercare plan is provided to support a smooth recovery.
Understanding the Risks
While eyelid surgery is widely considered a safe and routine procedure, it is important to be fully informed about the potential risks.
Following the surgery, it is completely normal to experience temporary swelling and bruising around the eyes. These symptoms usually subside within a few weeks. Rare side effects can include temporary dry eyes or blurry vision. As with any surgical procedure, there is a small risk of infection or bleeding, but strictly following our comprehensive aftercare instructions will greatly minimise these risks.
Our medical experts will discuss all of these factors with you clearly during your initial consultation, ensuring you feel entirely reassured and prepared.
FAQs
Am I a good candidate for eyelid surgery?
If you have drooping upper eyelids, under-eye bags, or puffiness that makes you look tired, you might be a great candidate for blepharoplasty. It is best suited for individuals who are in good general health and hold realistic expectations about what the surgery can achieve.
Does this surgery treat both the upper and lower eyelids?
Yes. Depending on your specific needs, we can perform surgery on just your upper eyelids, just your lower eyelids, or both during the same operation. We will discuss the best approach for your face during your consultation.
The Surgical Procedure
What happens during blepharoplasty?
We make precise, careful incisions along the natural creases of your upper eyelids or just beneath your lower eyelashes. Through these small openings, we gently remove or reposition excess fat, skin, and muscle. Once we achieve a smooth contour, we close the incisions using fine stitches.
How long does the operation take?
Eyelid surgery is a straightforward procedure that usually takes between one and two hours to complete. We typically perform it as a day case, which means you can safely return home on the same day as your surgery.
Will I feel any pain during the surgery?
No, you will not feel any pain. We perform the procedure using either a local anaesthetic with sedation or a general anaesthetic. We will ensure you remain completely comfortable and relaxed from start to finish.
Recovery and Results
How long does the recovery period take?
It is completely normal to experience some swelling and bruising around your eyes for the first few days. Most patients feel ready to return to work and light, everyday activities within one to two weeks. It typically takes four to six weeks for the area to heal fully.
Will I have noticeable scars?
We strategically place the incisions within the natural folds and creases of your eyelids. Because of this careful placement, any resulting scars are virtually invisible once they have fully healed.
Are the results of eyelid surgery permanent?
The improvements you see from blepharoplasty are very long-lasting. While the natural ageing process will continue, removing the excess skin and fat provides a bright, refreshed look that typically lasts for many years.
Risks and Safety
What are the potential risks and side effects?
Blepharoplasty is a routine and safe procedure, but it carries minor risks like any surgery. Common temporary side effects include mild bruising, swelling, dry eyes, or slight blurry vision. Rare complications can include infection or bleeding. We provide detailed aftercare instructions and ongoing support to greatly reduce these risks and ensure a smooth, safe healing process.
