Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

Eyelid surgery (Blepharoplasty), also known as eyelid lift or eye bag removal, is one of the most common facial plastic surgery procedures performed in the UK for both cosmetic and functional reasons. 

As a low-risk procedure for the upper and lower eyelids, eyelid surgery is a common cosmetic procedure that results in a significant improvement to the patient’s appearance, and in relevant cases, an improvement to the patient’s lateral vision.

Eyelid Surgery Before and After Photos

Typical Costs of Eyelid Surgery 

You will discuss a bespoke solution and price with your chosen plastic surgeon. However, prices for blepharoplasty with our selected specialists usually start from £2,900 for the upper eyelids and £6,990 for the lower eyelids. Surgery on both the upper and the lower eyelids is typically priced at £8,990. Eyelid surgery can also be combined and benefit from other cosmetic treatments, priced separately.

Why Choose Our Recommended Surgeons for Your Blepharoplasty?

Facial plastic surgeon, Prof. Abu-Sittah, is considered a world-leading specialist in aesthetic surgery and facial reconstruction. As an experienced surgeon and published academic he also teaches his techniques to younger surgeons.

Prof. Ghanem specialises in an advanced technique which involves using a CO2 laser to make the incision to the eye, in order to achieve further precision, faster healing and to reduce scarring. In other words, incising the skin with the use of laser technology manifestly reduces one of the key concerns surrounding such a procedure, scarring. Due to the eye’s prominence in the face, the precision achieved through the use of the CO2 laser, as opposed to the usual surgical knife, is material. When it comes to the eye and its surrounding area, any and every mm is highly visible.

What Are the Different Types of Eyelid Surgery?

A blepharoplasty procedure concerns the removal of excess skin and muscle from around the eye area, rejuvenating and giving the eye a considerably more youthful appearance. It relates to both the upper and the lower eyelids. However, an upper eyelid surgery focuses on the region between the eyebrow and the eyelashes, while lower eyelid surgery attends to the area between the eyelashes and the cheek.

Upper Blepharoplasty

Upper eyelid surgery is a procedure whereby, through an incision, a small amount of skin, muscle and fat tissue are removed. Our recommended doctors use a CO2 laser to make the incision in order to achieve further precision, faster healing and to reduce scarring. Skin, muscle and fat tissues can also be repositioned in cases where the upper eyelid appears hollow. Results predominantly achieve a youthful appearance in the eye and an improvement in the patient’s visual field.

Lower Blepharoplasty

Lower eyelid surgery is a slightly more complicated procedure that requires an incision under the eyelash line that runs beyond the corner of the eye. The particulars of the procedure depend on the patient’s condition and desirable result. However, in general terms, lower eyelid surgery involves the removal and repositioning of excess skin, muscle and fat tissue. In the final stage of both procedures, the incision in the skin will be closed by dissolvable stitches that generally leave no scars.

How Ageing Affects the Skin Around the Eyes

As we age, we experience a gradual decline of underlying fat deposits responsible for plumping the thin layer of skin surrounding the eyes, as well as the continuous diminishing of collagen protein deposits responsible for the skin’s elasticity. This usually results in sagging in both the upper and lower eyelids and often in bags developing under the eyes.

These natural processes, alongside the effects of sun exposure, overall health and lifestyle choices, contribute to our skin’s loss of elasticity and muscular strength and further enhance skin ageing conditions such as fine lines, wrinkling, sagging and drooping.

Recovery Times for Blepharoplasty

Patients are advised to refrain from any activity for 48 hours after the procedure. Most patients find 7 days of downtime necessary at the least before resuming regular activity, including work. By this time, the post-surgical swelling will have significantly dissipated. However, it may take several more weeks for the residual swelling to completely subside.

Cosmetic Procedures Commonly Combined with Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid surgery is commonly combined with other facial rejuvenating procedures, such as brow lift surgery, a facelift or fat transfer.

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