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reviewed by Lorcan BSc MBBS FRCA, Chief Medical Officer for The Clinic of Harley Street, London.
Last July 24th 2024

Eyelid Reduction Surgery

Eyelid Reduction Surgery, also known as Upper Blepharoplasty, is a simple, safe and quick procedure to remove excess skin from around the eyes.

At The Private Clinic, our Surgeons have been out blepharoplasty procedures for decades. The results often take 5 to 10 years off a person’s face.

While other types of blepharoplasty can address the area, an upper blepharoplasty (eyelid reduction surgery) solely the upper eyelid. You may consider this procedure for aesthetic reasons or your feel heavy and uncomfortable.

Upper eyelid may be used to:

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Eyelid Reduction Surgery at a glance

Procedure Time

1 hour

Hospital Stay

Day case

Anaesthetic Type

Local anaesthetic, for lower

Garments

None

Washing

1 – 2 weeks

Driving

1 week

Up & Mobile

Immediately

Sexual Activity

4 weeks

Back to Work

1 week

Exercise

1 – 2 weeks

Travel

6 weeks

Sleeping

Elevated on back for 1-2 weeks

Full Recovery Time

4 – 6 weeks

Final Results

2 – 3 months

Types of Eyelid Reduction Surgery

We all have different needs and wants, which is why your eyelid surgery will always be tailored to you. Depending on the nature and severity of your excess eyelid skin, you may need either upper, lower, or blepharoplasty, and the procedures differ in terms of their and recovery.

Upper eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is priced from £4,250, subject to .

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What to Expect

The Private Clinic has been treating for over 40 years with thousands of people their trust in us each year. We pride ourselves on being able to offer a service. We have a team of nurses and expert who understand the importance of this decision and will you your with us.

The first stage of your eyelid reduction surgery, or upper blepharoplasty treatment, journey will be a consultation with one of our expert .

At your consultation, your surgeon will go through the upper procedure in detail and the areas that you are concerned about to assess your for surgery.

Your surgeon will then discuss:

Following your consultation, you will be to your dedicated coordinator who will be your point of should you wish to proceed with eyelid surgery.

In the interests of patient safety, all our patients are against our patient selection criteria. Following your upper blepharoplasty consultation and review of your past medical history, the or pre-operative nurse will select which pre-operative tests are required, most of which are blood tests.

They will also advise you of any precautions you need to take in the days or weeks up to your eyelid reduction surgery procedure and advise on any that you should stop taking ahead of your .

An upper or eyelid surgery is typically out within our in-clinic .

Local anaesthetic will be administered to the eyelid to numb the area so no pain is felt during the . In some cases, a general may be used which will be discussed with your surgeon.

An incision is then made in the skin fold that runs across the eyelid. Excess skin and fatty tissue is removed from the area. The will reshape the eyelid and close the incision with fine .

The procedure can take an hour to . Following your procedure, you will be provided with detailed information on how to care for your eye/s following the upper blepharoplasty procedure. Patients will be able to leave once the surgeon is happy with their immediate post-procedure.

Historically, a strip of muscle was removed during an upper . This was to help further define the eyelid crease. This is not a that we favour anymore as over time this creates an aged look. One of the tell-tale signs of an eye is hollowing, this is called an ‘A frame deformity’. Therefore, skin is only removed from the eyelid to preserve the volume that is present. Many request to see old to decide if any has occurred, and if so, they may also suggest fat . Also known as augmentation blepharoplasty, this technique can help to restore youthful volume, as well as removing redundant extra skin from the area.

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This is a larger procedure and will need to be carried out within our surgical under local anaesthetic or local anaesthetic with sedation.

If the patient requires a combined Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty procedure, then a lower will be performed at the same time as your upper blepharoplasty .

An upper blepharoplasty removing excess skin and fat from the lower eye area through an made within the lower line or inside the lower lid.

This slightly more complex technique will often require a general .

Immediately following your upper blepharoplasty you can expect to experience some mild pain or discomfort as the local anaesthetic wears off, you will advise on the best type of pain medication to take to help keep you comfortable.

Thin paper bandaging strips will be placed along the eyelid crease for around 2 weeks to the of the incision.

Swelling is common following eyelid reduction surgery but usually settles after a week. Bruising only occurs in people who knowingly bruise easily. We recommend cool gel packs to help with swelling.

An will be made for 1 week after your to remove your stitches and assess how you are healing.

Most can return to work 1 week following their . This will, however, depend on the nature of your work and your healing rate. If you work in a particularly dusty or environment this may need to be extended or precautions made to ensure your eyelid can heal safely.

Our always use extreme precision along the folds of your eyes to scarring and ensure a that is as quick as possible.

Results from your procedure can be seen after 2-3 months, your incision may still appear red at this stage and it can take up to a year for them to heal fully so that they are barely visible.

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Frequently Asked Questions

An surgeon will need to assess you prior to any procedure, but upper is suitable for most people who are suffering with hooded, drooping or puffy eyelids. A lower is ideal for patients who have lower eye with signs of excess skin or lower eye bags.

A upper and lower may be recommended if the is experiencing both upper and lower eye .

The will not be suitable for those looking to rid of crow’s feet or some fine wrinkles. Your surgeon will be able to advise on other options like wrinkle or fillers.

A blepharoplasty is for both male and female .

The best way to find out if upper, lower, or eyelid surgery is right for you is by  with one of our expert today to learn more.

Most of our patients are day cases, with simple procedures taking as little as 30 minutes and longer cases taking up to 2 hours. The majority of return home after the procedure with no need for a stay.

Incisions for an upper blepharoplasty or eyelid are made in the crease of the upper eyelid.

Incisions for a lower blepharoplasty or eyebag surgery are made the eyelashes or inside the eye.

for blepharoplasty heal well and are rarely once healed following your procedure.

Eyelid/Eyebag is performed under local or general so you will not feel anything during the .

A few hours after the procedure your eyes may feel a little but you will be given painkillers to help with this and any discomfort usually settles after 48 hours.

is not designed to treat around the eyes as it’s focus. The results of your may include a reduction in the of wrinkles but if this is your main concern, it would be more to seek an alternative treatment.

Wrinkles around the eyes are best treated with or laser rejuvenation treatments such as .

Our advice on what to consider when deciding to have an eyelid procedure:

1. When choosing a clinic, you should always do your research, and only go to an established, reputable clinic.

The Clinic has been in the industry for over 40 years. We are here to answer all of your questions and give you peace of mind.

2. When a surgeon, make sure you know who you’ll be seeing. Their expertise, qualifications and patient satisfaction rate are important to take into .

At The Private Clinic, we only source the most and specialised . Find out more about our surgeons here.

3. Price should never be the deciding factor when choosing where to have your treatment. Safety should be your number one priority and confident that they will look after you – not only before, but also after your procedure

4. When it sounds too good to be true, it often is. Always find out what your clinic’s is.

Our excellent reputation for patient safety and satisfaction, honest advice and care means your with The Private Clinic will be an exciting experience to a newfound shape.

“The Private Clinic took really good care of me and I have been very pleased with the results, I would certainly recommend them”

Blepharoplasty – Lisa

– Bernadette

– Deborah

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At The Private Clinic, eyelid is performed by some of the UK’s top surgeons who have of .

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