Eyelid Reduction (upper and lower blepharoplasty)
Please see our frequently asked questions for Eyelid Reduction.
FAQs
A blepharoplasty is the medical term for eyelid or eyebag surgery to improve the appearance of drooping eyelids or large eyebags that also may be affecting the sight of the patient.
The procedure involves reshaping the upper or lower eye area by removing or repositioning excess tissue, as well as reinforcing surrounding soft tissues.
There are 3 types of blepharoplasty procedures;
- Upper Blepharoplasty which targets the eyelid and upper portion of the eye but not including the brows.
- Lower Blepharoplasty which targets the lower portion of the eye and removes/reduces eyebags.
- Combined blepharoplasty which is when an upper and lower blepharoplasty are performed at the same time.
Eye bags or sagging around the eyes can be corrected with lower blepharoplasty surgery. The procedure removes excess skin underneath the eye resulting in a fresher look. Find out more.
During an upper blepharoplasty, an incision is made within the natural eyelid crease. Excess skin and fatty pockets are then removed before the incision is closed.
A lower blepharoplasty procedure involves an incision usually below the lash line or inside of the bottom eyelid. Excess fatty tissue is then removed from the eyebag area and the incision is closed.
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Procedure Length |
Incisions |
Anaesthesia Used |
Downtime | ||
| Upper Blepharoplasty (Upper Eyelid) |
A short procedure which can take only 30 minutes |
Incisions are made in the eyelid crease |
Local anaesthetic |
Minimal downtime and you can return home shortly after | |
| Lower Blepharoplasty* (Lower Eyebag) |
Slightly more complex, the procedure can take between 1-2 hours |
Incisions will be disguised under the eyelashes or inside the eye |
General anaesthetic |
Slightly more downtime than upper blepharoplasty, the exact amount will depend on the individual patient. | |
| Downtime will vary depending on the patient but up to 2 weeks off work may be preferred. |
Approximately 2 hours |
As above for each eyelid |
General anaesthetic |
Downtime will vary depending on patient but up to 2 weeks off work may be preferred. | |
The average price for blepharoplasty surgery for an upper eyelid procedure starts at £4,400 (under local anaesthetic) and the cost for a lower eyelid procedure starts at £5,300 (under general anaesthetic).
If you require a full blepharoplasty (both upper and lower eyelids), prices start from £6,920.
We don’t follow a one-price-fits-all policy and prices are quoted on a case by case basis. You will be given an accurate quote for your requirements following your consultation.
Consultations with our plastic surgeons are £100 at our clinics in London Harley Street, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester and Northampton.
We also offer consultations with our highly experienced Patient Coordinators which require a £25 refundable deposit to secure your place. These are available in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester and Northampton..
Patient coordinators can offer you all the information you require before meeting a surgeon.
Please note all consultations available at our Harley Street clinic are with a surgeon.
Finance Options
We work with our partnered finance provider ‘Chrysalis Finance’ to offer 0% finance* to our patients. Get in touch to find out more.
Results are instant however everyone heals at a different rate. Most visual swelling should go down after a month and the majority see results within 2-3 months of their procedure.
