| 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