Upper Blepharoplasty
Upper blepharoplasty removes or reshapes excess upper-eyelid skin and, where appropriate, fat to improve the upper-eyelid contour.
The Procedure
Around 1 hour
Local anaesthetic or general anaesthetic
Hospital Stay
Day case
Drains
No
Recovery
Bruising and swelling around the eyes are expected initially and improve over the following days to weeks. Vision may feel temporarily blurred due to swelling or ointment.
Time Off Work
Around 1 week
Driving
Around 2 weeks or once vision is clear and comfortable
Procedure Details
Upper-eyelid surgery may be considered when excess skin creates heaviness, alters the eyelid crease or affects the visual field. Assessment also considers brow position, eye health and whether eyelid surgery alone addresses the concern.
A planned incision is placed in the natural upper-eyelid crease. Excess skin and, where appropriate, small amounts of fat are removed or repositioned before careful closure.
Follow up
Wound/suture review at around 1 week; surgeon review at around 2 weeks