Eyelid Surgery /Blepharoplasty

Eyelid Surgery or also known as Blepharoplasty modifies the shape of the eyelid

Eyelid surgery (technically called Blepharoplasty) is a procedure to remove fat, usually along with excess skin and muscle from the upper and lower eyelids. Eyelid surgery can correct drooping upper lids and puffy bags below your eyes, i.e. those features that make you look older and more tired than you feel and may sometimes interfere with your vision. However, it won’t remove crow’s feet or other wrinkles, eliminate dark circles under your eyes or lift sagging eyebrows. While it can add an upper eyelid crease to Asian eyes, it will not erase evidence of your ethnic or racial heritage. Blepharoplasty can be done alone or in conjunction with other facial surgery procedures such as a facelift or browlift.

Eyelid Surgery / Blepharoplasty Procedure

The aim of the procedure is to correct drooping upper eyelids and puffy bags below the eyes by removing excess fat, skin, and muscle. (Upper-eyelid surgery may be covered by insurance if used to correct visual field defects. The procedure usually takes 1 to 3 hours and usually uses a local Anaesthesia .Side Effects may include: Temporary discomfort, tightness of lids, swelling, bruising. Temporary dryness, burning, itching of eyes. Excessive tearing, sensitivity to light for first few weeks. Recovery is relatively quick. Patients expect to be reading within two to three days, back to work within seven to 10 days and resuming contact lenses in two weeks or more. Strenuous activities and alcohol intake is allowed after about three weeks. It will be several weeks before all Bruising and swelling is gone. Results last several years and are often permanent.

Eyelid Surgery / Blepharoplasty Risks

Temporary blurred or double vision. Infection, bleeding. Swelling at the corners of the eyelids. Dry eyes. Formation of whiteheads. Slight asymmetry in healing or scarring. Difficulty in closing eyes completely (rarely permanent). Pulling down of the lower lids (may require further surgery).

When eyelid surgery is performed by a qualified plastic surgeon, complications are infrequent and usually minor. Nevertheless, there is always a possibility of complications, including infection or a reaction to the anaesthesia. You can reduce your risks by closely following your surgeon’s instructions both before and after surgery.

Eyelid Surgery / Blepharoplasty Cost

Initial consultation is $120 and can be performed at either of our Cosmetic Clinics in Sydney and Canberra. Prices can start from as little as $2,500

The Best Candidates for Eyelid Surgery / Blepharoplasty

To be a good candidate for eyelid surgery, you must have realistic expectations about what the procedure can do for you. It’s important to understand that the procedure can enhance your appearance and self confidence, but it won’t necessarily change your looks to match your ideal or cause other people to treat you differently. Before you decide to have surgery, think carefully about your expectations and discuss them with your surgeon.

The best candidates for eyelid surgery should be physically healthy, psychologically stable and realistic in their expectations. Age is not a major consideration however, older patients may have diminished skin elasticity and may not achieve the same results as a younger patient with tighter skin.

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