Blepharoplasty
Many people express feeling unhappy with the way the eye area looks as they get older. Concerns such as: droopy eyelids, dark circles and under eye bags are usually the result of the internal changes that occur through natural ageing, which can contribute to the eyes developing a tired look. A blepharoplasty can often help make this area look refreshed.
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Treatment Time
Blepharoplasty in London usually takes one to two hours, under local or general anaesthetic depending on the case.
Downtime
Most people need around one week off work while bruising and swelling settle.
Reasonable Mobility
You’ll be up and moving the same day, though your eyes may feel tight or swollen for the first few days.
Sport & Exercise
Gentle walking is fine after a few days, but strenuous activity should wait two to three weeks.
Driving
Most patients can drive again after five to seven days, once their vision is clear and swelling has eased.
Shower
You can usually shower after two days, being careful not to get soap or water in the eyes.
Full Recovery
Healing takes about six weeks, with scars continuing to fade over several months.
Maintenance
Results last many years, though natural ageing will continue to affect the eyelids.
Reason for doing this?
Blepharoplasty removes excess skin and fat from the eyelids to reduce puffiness and sagging for a fresher appearance.
Reasons to Avoid
It may not be suitable if you have uncontrolled eye conditions, poor healing, or unrealistic expectations.
What to Expect on the Day
REAL plastic surgery can refresh the appearance of the eyes by performing a surgical procedure known as blepharoplasty. This type of surgery addresses the skin and tissues on the upper or lower eyelid to reduce the look of sagging skin.
The results can help to open up the eye area, as well as improving their functioning when sagging skin is affecting vision.
Our experts will tailor their approach according to your specific concerns. When addressing the upper eye, an incision is made in the natural crease of the eye – extending to the outer corner if this is necessary. For the lower eyelid, the incision runs beneath the eyelashes. Excess skin and fatty tissue can then be removed before tiny stitches are used to close the wound.
At the consultation we will decide whether blepharoplasty will treat the upper eyelid, lower eyelid or a combination of both. This procedure can also be carried out alongside other facial surgeries (such as neck lift, lip lift and face lift) for full facial rejuvenation.
Showering After a Blepharoplasty
You can shower the day after surgery (but do not soak in a bath for 2 weeks or so). The paper tape dressings used, can get wet, and they will still stay in place nicely for a week. You dry them with clean tissue, or use a hairdrier on the cold setting, to help dry the area.
Follow Up and Aftercare
REAL plastic surgery will make an appointment with you before you leave the clinic, 5 – 7 days after the procedure when we will assess your healing and remove any stitches. We will conduct another review 6 weeks after the surgery when the results are likely to be visible.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can the brow lift be performed alongside other procedures?
A brow lift can be carried out as part of a combination of procedures to help produce a rejuvenated appearance that looks youthful and refreshed. Procedures can include: face lift, neck lift, blepharoplasty and jawline contouring.
Are there any side effects or risks?
Common side effects include swelling and bruising around the upper and mid face. This may take a few weeks to subside when the incisions have sufficiently healed. The full results may take several weeks to develop.
Are the results permanent?
A surgical approach helps to ensure a long term result is achieved. Although the signs of ageing may appear to reverse following the procedure, the ageing process will continue to progress. It may take several years before they become noticeable as the skin and underlying muscles weaken further.
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