upper eyelid surgery

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Upper eyelid surgery is a procedure to remove excess skin and sometimes fat from the upper eyelids, often to address symptoms such as heaviness, drooping, or a tired appearance. These changes may affect your field of vision, cause discomfort, or contribute to a feeling of ageing or imbalance in your facial features.

Surgery involves removing enough skin and tissue to create a more open, refreshed, and youthful eyelid contour. Through a thorough consultation process will establish your suitability, assess your concerns and discuss the nature of the surgery (including technique, risks and recovery) before formulating a tailored treatment plan which aims to ensure your safety and optimise your surgical outcome.

procedure fact sheet

The figures here are a guide. During your appointments we will provide advice that is tailored to your individual circumstances.

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    Anaesthetic

    General Anaesthetic or Local Anaesthetic

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    Procedure Duration

    1-1.5 hours

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    Hospital Stay

    Day Case

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    Mobility

    Same day

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    Shower

    24 hours

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    Bra / Garment

    nil

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    Time off Work

    1-2 Weeks

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    Exercise / Sex

    2-3 weeks

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    Driving

    24-48 hours (please arrange for collection from hospital)

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    Travel

    2-3 weeks (this varies depending on nature and duration of travel)

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    Overall Recovery

    2-3 weeks towards physical, social and psycho-sexual recovery

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    Cost

    Estimates can be provided prior to consultation and tailored quotes after

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