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Our eyes are the focus of our face.  But, as we get older the skin around the eyes loses its elasticity and begins to droop below the eyes.  The muscles in this area also slacken enabling fat to become stored here and giving the overall appearance of bags under the eyes, which can make us look tired and older. 

Eyelid reduction (blepharoplasty) of the upper, lower or both eyelids removes excess skin and protruding fat to produce a more alert appearance.  Your cosmetic surgeon may advise an eyelid reduction to give maximum benefit ahead to other procedures, such as a fand is sometimes performed at the same time as a facelift to give an overall improvement to the entire face. 

The procedure normally requires a general anaesthetic and an overnight stay in hospital.  An incision is made on the upper eyelid in the skin crease whilst the incision on the lower eyelid can either be just under the eyelashes or in some cases just inside the eylid.  Swelling takes about a week to subside and the majority of bruising is gone in around two weeks.  A pair of dark glasses can be of great benefit in this period.  Scarring will usually be pink in the first few weeks but will eventually become almost invisible and can be disguised with make-up if necessary.

Blepharoplasty is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures, producing very significant results.  A no-obligation, free consultation with a cosmetic surgeon is available by calling 020 8936 1225.