| Length
of rocedure: |
1
to 2 hour |
| Hospital
stay: |
1
night ( day case in selected cases) |
| Aneasthesia: |
local
or GA |
| Recovery
period: |
2
to 3 weeks |
Eyelid
surgery or Blepharoplasty can freshen the look of your eyes.
Excess skin in the upper eyelids and bags in the lower eyelid
may be amenable to correction with Blepharoplasty.
Eye lid surgery involves making incisions in the crease of
the upper eyelid and along the border (under the eye lashes)
of the lower eye lid. Excess skin and fat are removed. Tightening
of the lower eye lid may be needed in some cases.
This procedure is carried out at Health Care Commission accredited
hospitals by our fully accredited FRCS (plast) Surgeons in
Manchester, Liverpool, St Helens and Southport.
Not all upper eye lids have excess skin and fat and the appearance
of tired, heavy eyes may be due to brow decent ( the brow
being too low). In these cases a Brow lift (endoscopic brow
lift) is indicated to improve the appearance. In some cases
a combination of Eyelid surgery and brow lift may produce
the best result. Not all lower eyelids have `bags` (excess
skin and fat). In some cases of sunken eyes, fat transfer
(Coleman Technique) may give the best results.
However, each individual's anatomy varies. Very few if any
eyes are absolutely symmetrical and symmetrical results following
surgery can not be guaranteed. The shape of the eyes may change
after eyelid surgery (specially lower eyelid surgery). Risks
include haematoma (collection of blood), infection, lumpy,
red or wide or asymmetrical scars, dog ears, inversion or
eversion of lower eyelid, excessive watering or dryness of
eyes. There is a very small risk of injury to the eye. Eyelid
surgery dose not lift the brow position and may not produce
an `open` eye effect.
Careful consultation and consideration of information provided
at the time of consultation at Sthetix clinics will help you
make an informed decision. Unrealistic expectations lead to
unhappy patients and surgeons.
Eyelid surgery can give the vast majority of patients a very
satisfying new look.
Eyelid
Surgery Examples - Before & After Photos
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