Blepharoplasty or eye surgery can be performed to overcome the inevitable signs of skin ageing above, below and around the eyes. The ultimate aim of the surgeon is to remove and smooth the loose, lined skin around the eye area.
How is the procedure performed?
Under general and local anaesthesia
If under general allow for an overnight stay in hospital
If under local as a day case
At least a week off work
Avoid direct sunbathing on the area for at least 12 months
Takes around an hour to perform
Upper blepharoplasty involves removing tissue from the eyelid leaving a microscopic incision that follows the natural crease of the upper lid.
Lower blepharoplasty is typically performed to improve tired eye appearance (eye-bags). This is through a microscopic incision just below the lash line.
Younger patients may only need fat removing from beneath the lower eye area, these can be removed from inside the lower lid therefore avoiding external scar.
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Results
Improved results will take place almost immediately following surgery but will be obscured by the inevitable bruising and swelling. The initial swelling should settle down after a week, subtle improvements to the contour and newly refined eye area will take place for up to six months following surgery. During early recovery patients usually describe their eyes as feeling 'uncomfortable' and 'light'
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This is a brief summary and a more detailed information will be given at consultation.
Please call 0151 728 2536 for more information and advice.
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