Question 1

Will blepharoplasty leave a visible scar?

Accepted Answer

Upper eyelid incisions are placed in the natural crease of the lid, so the line is hidden when the eye is open. Lower lid incisions sit just beneath the lash line, or inside the lid where no external incision is needed at all. Scars are pink for the first few weeks and fade over several months.

Question 2

How long does blepharoplasty last?

Accepted Answer

Upper eyelid surgery typically lasts five to seven years. Lower eyelid surgery is essentially permanent, although the ageing process continues.

Question 3

Can upper and lower eyelid surgery be done at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, from £7,000 under local anaesthetic with sedation. Whether it suits you depends on your assessment, and combining them extends the recovery period.

Question 4

Will blepharoplasty get rid of dark circles?

Accepted Answer

Not always. Dark circles have several causes, including pigmentation and the shadow cast by a hollow beneath the lid, and only some of these are improved by surgery. This is assessed at consultation.

Question 5

Is there an age limit for blepharoplasty?

Accepted Answer

No. Suitability is based on eyelid anatomy and general health rather than age, and is assessed at consultation.

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