For most patients, blepharoplasty delivers long-lasting results, with no need for further surgeries in the future and you will continue to age normally.

You will need to avoid sleeping on your side until you've fully healed. During the recovery period, sleeping on your back with your head elevated helps minimise swelling.

Following surgery, you may experience some discomfort, which can be managed with basic pain relief. Cooling pads can be applied to help soothe and help with swelling during initial healing.

Upper eyelid surgery: Recovery typically takes about one to two weeks and bruising can take a little longer.

Lower eyelid surgery: Recovery is slightly longer, around two weeks and bruising can be worse for lower eyelids than upper.

Please be aware that you will have stitches in for the first week. Our nursing team will provide tailored aftercare guidance to support your healing. You may also be sent home with eye drops for the first week.

For upper eyelid surgery, a local anaesthetic is used, so you’ll be awake but won’t feel any pain.

However, if you are extremely nervous, you can request a general anaesthetic where you would be put to sleep.

Lower eyelid surgery, however, is performed under general anaesthetic.

Blepharoplasty can enhance vision by removing excess skin that may obstruct your line of sight.

However, it's common to experience temporary blurry vision during the healing process, which typically resolves as the eyes recover.

Yes, it is possible to undergo blepharoplasty more than once if needed.

However, any decision to repeat the procedure should be guided by your Surgeon, who can assess your individual needs.

Blepharoplasty can create the appearance of larger, more open eyes by removing excess skin and tissue.

However, it does not alter the underlying structure or natural shape of the eyes themselves.

As with any surgery, scarring is expected, but these will fade and soften over time.

Upper eyelid surgery scars are discreetly positioned within the natural crease of the eyelid and extending slightly into the crow’s feet area.

For lower eyelid surgery, there are a few different techniques which means the scar can be in one of a few different places, but the most common is where the scar sits just beneath the lower eyelid and eyelashes (waterline), making it barely noticeable.

Blepharoplasty is one of the most common plastic and cosmetic procedures in the UK.

Upper eyelid surgery involves removing excess skin, tissue and a small amount of muscle to create a refreshed, youthful appearance.

Lower eyelid surgery goes a step further by removing or repositioning fat along with excess skin, tissue and muscle to reduce under-eye puffiness, hollowing or crepey skin.

To allow proper healing, we recommend waiting until the wounds have healed before applying makeup. It’s important to keep your eye area clean and avoid rubbing.