Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)
Blepharoplasty, by an ophthalmologist.
A surgical procedure to correct excess eyelid skin, fat herniation, or structural change around the eye. Performed under local anaesthesia: the operation is short, and no general anaesthetic is needed, so you recover faster and go home the same day. My oculoplastic training means I plan the lid around the eye's function: tear film, closure, protection. Not appearance alone.
Typical sessions1
Procedure length60 – 95min
Downtime7 – 14days
DiscomfortModerate to high
What it treats
Best for structural eyelid change — not subtle smoothing.
- ·Excess upper eyelid skin (dermatochalasis)
- ·Lower eyelid fat herniation / bags
- ·Visual field obstruction from drooping lids
- ·Eyelid asymmetry
- ·Functional + aesthetic correction
- ·Revision of earlier blepharoplasty
Aftercare
Two weeks, managed actively.
Swelling and bruising peak at 48–72 hours and fade over 2 weeks. The incision settles into the lid crease; in most patients you have to look for it. Final result settles over 3–6 months.
Do
- Use cold compresses every hour for the first 48 hours.
- Sleep on your back, head elevated, for 2 weeks.
- Use the prescribed ointment and lubricating drops as directed.
- Contact the clinic the same hour for worsening pain, sudden swelling, or any change in vision. If you cannot get through and it is worsening, go straight to the nearest eye emergency department.
Don't
- Lift heavy objects, bend, or strain for 2 weeks.
- Wear eye make-up, false lashes, or contact lenses until I clear you.
- Take a flight longer than about 2 hours for 10 days (pressure changes worsen swelling).
- Expose the area to direct sun for 6 weeks.