Upper Blepharoplasty

(Upper eyelid lifts)

In an upper blepharoplasty, skin from the upper eyelids is removed (either under a local or general anaesthetic).

It is suitable for patients with excess skin on the upper eyelids to give a more youthful appearance, or because the excess skin is actually getting in the way of vision.

Who is it not suitable for?

Patients in whom the primary problem is actually that the normally mobile eyelid is not able to move correctly (eyelid ptosis) or patients in whom the primary problem is not the eyelids, but actually the eyebrow which is sagging.

Before

After

This lady in her late 40s had both upper eyelids lifted to remove the impression of hooding.

Before

After

This lady in her early 40s had both upper eyelids lifted to remove the impression of hooding.

Before

After

This lady in her 50s had both upper eyelids lifted to remove the impression of hooding.

Surgical Time
1 hour
Hospital Stay
Daycase
Shower
Day after
Woundcheck/Suture Removal
1 week
Back To Work
1-2 weeks
Full Recovery
Usually 4 weeks
Exercise
After 4-6 weeks
Other Notes
Patient needs to keep head up for a couple of days post-operatively to reduce swelling.