Upper & lower eyelids
Eyelid surgery
Careful assessment of eyelid skin, fat, support, and brow position before an individualized plan.
Overview
A considered, individual plan
Blepharoplasty can address selected concerns involving upper or lower eyelid tissue. Assessment includes eye symptoms, brow position, eyelid support, and medical history because not every concern is best treated surgically.
Candidacy overview
Who may consider it
- Adults concerned by selected upper- or lower-eyelid changes
- People without uncontrolled eye or general-health conditions
- Those who understand temporary swelling and visible bruising
- People with realistic expectations about symmetry and scars
Consultation
What to expect
- 01Review eye health, dryness, vision history, medicines, and previous procedures
- 02Assess eyelid support, skin, fat, brow position, and facial balance
- 03Discuss incision placement, temporary symptoms, and less common eye-related risks
- 04Plan photography and follow-up with privacy and consent in mind
Recovery
A general timeline
This is an orientation, not a personal recovery plan. Your surgical team’s instructions take priority.
First days
Swelling, bruising, watering, dryness, or tightness may occur. New visual symptoms need prompt advice.
1–2 weeks
Bruising often improves, although appearance varies. Wound review follows the team's plan.
2–6 weeks
Many activities resume gradually; residual swelling can persist.
Several months
Fine scars and eyelid tissues continue to mature.
Safety
Potential risks and complications
This is not a complete risk list. Your individual risks, alternatives, and the option of no treatment are discussed in consultation.
- Bleeding, infection, scarring, asymmetry, and anaesthesia-related complications
- Dryness, watering, irritation, difficulty closing the eye, or eyelid-position change
- Temporary or persistent visual disturbance; sudden vision change requires urgent assessment
- An unsatisfactory result or need for further treatment
Photography & privacy
Clinical photographs are part of careful planning.
Standardized photographs may be recommended before and after treatment for clinical documentation and discussion. Any separate use for education or publication requires explicit consent. Consent can be withheld without affecting care; ask the clinic how images are stored, protected, and withdrawn from optional use.
Questions
Frequently asked
Before and after photos
View surgical results here
Consultation
What to Expect from a Consultation
How the consultation works, how to prepare, and what we will go through together.