Blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery is cosmetic surgery to remove excess skin or fat from the eyelids. It is also known as eyelid reduction, eye lift or eye bag removal as it targets the sagging and droopy effect in the eyes. The aim of the surgery is to reverse the ageing signs under the eyes and result in a youthful appearance by improving the hooded or droopy eyelids or eye bags and tightening the muscles in the area.

Eyelid surgery can relate to both the upper and the lower eyelids, depending on the patient’s needs and expected results. In Harley Elite Group, we value your health and safety and offer you personalized treatments based on your needs and desires.

An upper blepharoplasty lasts about one hour. The surgery on the lower lid may take up a little more time, precisely two hours. That is why the eye lid surgery is rightly considered a “day surgery”.

A blepharoplasty can be done under local anesthetic with sedation or under general anesthetic.

Surgery on the upper eyelids generally involves making a cut (incision) along the eyelid crease in the natural skin fold of the eyelid, either just below the lower lashes or on the inside of the eyelid. After carefully separating the skin from the underlying structures and removing excess fat tissue or muscle, the incision is carefully closed up.

The fat is mainly removed from the bags under the eyes. Sometimes and if necessary, a small amount of skin and supporting muscles and tendon are also pulled out.

The surgeon will normally apply thin, sticky strips called suture strips to support the eyelids after surgery. These are usually removed up to a week later.

The recovery period depends on every individual case. The average time needed to recover from the eyelid surgery is about a week. However, bruises, scars and redness may take up to two weeks to fade.

Some general advice by our experts is:

• Prop your head up with pillows for a couple of days when resting to reduce the swelling.
• Gently clean your eyelids using prescribed ointment or eyedrops.
• Hold a cold pack to your eye for a few days.
• Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun and wind.
• Avoid any strenuous activity and swimming for a few days.
• Quit smoking, contact lenses and rubbing the eyes for a few days.

It is common after eyelid surgery to temporarily have numb eyelids that are difficult to close at night, irritated, sensitive or watery eyes. The discomfort may last for a few weeks. Bruising and swelling that looks like having a black eye may be another side effect. Please remember that all side effects are temporary and will gradually disappear after the procedure.

This procedure is suitable for both men and women who are looking to achieve a more rejuvenated and fresher appearance. If the droopy or sagging eyelids keep your eyes from opening completely and bother you in your everyday activities, chose to remove the excess fat through blepharoplasty. With the surgery, your vision will be improved, and your eyes will overall appear younger and more alert.

In Harley Elite Group, our goal is to make you feel good and confident in your appearance. We will provide you personalized solutions if the following apply to you:

• You are healthy with no medical conditions that could impair or affect the healing.
• You are bothered by the ageing signs in the eye area.
• You are seeking for a minimally invasive procedure to achieve your desired result.
• You are positive about the procedure and have realistic expectations of the results.
• You are looking for natural and long-lasting results.

The cost of eyelid surgery is not standard, but depends on various factors, such as the type of surgery and the anesthetic used. It is customized to every different case. For example, the starting price for Upper and low eyelids using local anesthetic is 3,600.

We offer unique treatments to every individual which is why we do not publish specific fees but schedule a free personalized consultation with our every client. In our aesthetic clinic, we have experts for every treatment who will provide you with customized services to cover all your needs.

Before considering the Eyelid Surgery, the best option for you is to book a free consultation with our expert surgeons to discuss further the treatment and answer all your questions regarding the procedure. Fill in the  questions form and an expert will contact you immediately.

Your consultation will be with a specialist who will guide you to achieve your desired youthful appearance. You will be able to seek answers to any questions you may have regarding the surgery, the possible side effects, the recovery period, and the expected outcomes. You will also discuss with the aesthetic expert the realistic expectations after the treatment depending on your eyes’ area anatomy and your skin elasticity. 

Additional treatments may also be proposed, such as Face Lift to further enhance the youthful look.

The Harley Elite Group Aesthetic Clinic is at the heart of London, at Harley Street. Harley Street is known as the most famous road for high-quality cosmetic treatments in the world. It is also the top choice of many celebrities.

We are the only aesthetic clinic on Harley Street to have a specialist dedicated to each area of the face and body. Our expert blepharoplasty surgeons have performed thousands of cases with excellent results each time.

We are providing special techniques to minimize the risks and the pain, the highest standards for quality and products that are made for perfection in every face treatment.

We are available 24/7 for you before and after the surgery and guarantee to achieve the best aesthetic results.

Our priority is your safety and your wellbeing. Contact us to experience high-quality and luxurious services tailor-made to your own needs.