Eyelid surgery with careful planning and realistic advice

Upper blepharoplasty removes selected excess skin and, where appropriate, a small amount of fat or muscle through the natural lid crease. Lower-lid treatment may address skin excess, fat pads and lid support, depending on the finding.

Upper and lower blepharoplasty are different operations. Skin quality, lid position, the eye surface and relevant medical conditions determine whether and how treatment is suitable.

The consultation covers symptoms, medicines, previous eye surgery, dry-eye problems and your expectations. Blood-thinning medicines must not be stopped without medical advice.

No particular cosmetic result can be guaranteed. Photographs may support medical documentation and planning, but are not used as before-and-after advertising.

Swelling, bruising, tightness and temporarily dry or irritated eyes can occur. Other risks include infection, visible scarring, asymmetry, altered lid position or incomplete eye closure.

Severe pain, rapidly increasing one-sided swelling or a new change in vision needs immediate medical assessment. Rare bleeding behind the eye can threaten sight.