Treatment Category
Blepharoplasty
Treatment at a glance
Treatment Time
Up to 60 mins
Anaesthetic
Local Anaesthetic
Downtime
Minimal
Price
From £3000 per eye
Key Benefit
Reduced sagging
The skin on and around the upper and lower lids can become stretched with age, which causes the eyelids to droop or sag. This concern can progress with time, and wouldn’t be uncommon for some patients to find that upper eyelids can start to cover over the eye and affect vision. When the skin beneath the eye is affected, it can lead to the appearance of eye bags and / or dark circles. These are of course, common age-related concerns that affect people differently, however, the contours of the upper and lower eyelids can also be affected by other medical conditions such as Thyroid Eye Disease.
The procedure itself is fairly straightforward and involves the removal of stretched (excess) skin and tissue. The remaining skin is then tightened and stitched using very fine sutures.
What are the benefits of Blepharoplasty?
- Rejuvenated eye area
- Excellent safety profile
- Both eyes can be addressed
- Upper and lower sagging can be treated
How Is It Performed?
1. The site of the Blepharoplasty incision is marked
2. Residual skin, muscle and fat is removed
3. The tissue is repositioned to create a more rested, youthful look
4. Dissolvable stitches are used
5. Incisions are made in the eyes’ natural creases
6. When treating a large fat pad in the lower eyelid, an incision will be made in the inner eyelid (known at the transconjunctival
method).
How Is It Performed?
1. The site of the Blepharoplasty incision is marked
2. Residual skin, muscle and fat is removed
3. The tissue is repositioned to create a more rested, youthful look
4. Dissolvable stitches are used
5. Incisions are made in the eyes’ natural creases
6. When treating a large fat pad in the lower eyelid, an incision will be made in the inner eyelid (known at the transconjunctival
method).
