Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Excess skin and/or fat can be surgically removed from your upper and/or lower eyelids to give your skin a less wrinkled and puffy appearance. The procedure typically involves making a small cut (incision) in the fold of the eyelid (for the upper lid) or just below the eyelashes (for the lower lid) and removing any excess skin and/or fat. The surgery will take 1-3 hours and can be performed under local anaesthetic (the area being treated is numb) or general anaesthetic. You will be able to go home the same day. It is recommended that you rest for a couple of days after surgery. You should be able to return to work within 1 week.
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This page was last updated at 12:29PM on November 23, 2023.