Blepharoplasty @ Blackrock Aesthetics

At A Glance - Blepharoplasty

 

Duration

30 mins


Pre admission

No smoking/ vaping x 6 weeks.
No tests required unless specified


Anaesthesia

Local/ topical/ General


Downtime

10 days (bruising).
3 days of diligent icing.


Hospital stay

Daycase


Driving

Next day


Time to exercise

3 weeks/ 6 weeks to total


Optional enhancements

Exilis


Follow up

3 weeks/ 3 months/ 1 year


Combination surgery possible

Yes

 

Eyelid surgery 

Blepharoplasty/ upper eyelid rejuvenation

Before and after surgery

Symptoms and Suitability


The upper eyelids are particularly prone to the effects of ageing. The skin around the upper lid can develop wrinkles, sagging and drooping with age.

 Upper lids:

Excessive loose skin may produce discomfort especially when you are tired at the end of the day/ looking at a screen etc and may even obscure your vision. In addition, fat can produce puffiness and bags which may leave you looking perpetually tired. This type of surgery can make a dramatic difference to your appearance if excess upper eyelid skin is an issue for you. If you have concerns about your eyelids come and see me and we can decide on a treatment plan for you.

Surgery

The procedure involves removing the excess skin of your upper lid and can be performed under local or general anaesthetic.

The scar is hidden into the creases of your upper lid.

Stay

The procedure is performed on the day surgery unit. Your eyes will be iced afterwards with coolpacks (which you continue at home) and the swelling should settle after a few days. A week off work usually suffices for bruising to settle sufficiently. Sutures are removed after 5 days and I will then advise you on scar treatment.