As we age the upper and lower eyelids can develop bags, folds or wrinkles
that can make you look tired adding years to the whole face.
An eye lid removal procedure can effectively address this problem where
loose skin, surplus fatty tissue and relaxed muscle in the eyelids are removed
to tighten the skin. The eyelid removal procedure will make the eyes look
fresher and more youthful by smoothing and firming up the lids, reducing
the hooded appearance and removing under-eye pouches.

This is one of the safest and most commonly performed cosmetic treatments
which freshen up one's appearance enabling to look younger and more youthful
and is usually performed as a day case. It can also be combined with other
surgical procedures such as a face or brow lift or non-surgical treatments
such as laser skin resurfacing.

These options can be discussed with our surgeons during your consultation.

Upper Eyelid Surgery

When the upper eyelid surgery is performed, a local anaesthetic may be all
that is required. Upper eyelid surgery can be performed under sedation - your
Surgeon will advise you further as to the procedure most suitable for you.

The incision is made in the natural crease line that occurs 1 cm above the
eyelashes. The incisions might extend into the crow's feet or laughter lines
at the outer corners of your eyes. Working through the incisions your Surgeon
will separate the skin from the subcutaneous layers and remove excess fat
and trim the sagging muscle and skin. The incisions will then be closed
with very fine sutures or with surgical glue.

Lower Eyelid Surgery

Lower eyelid surgery is usually performed under general anaesthetic.
The incision usually starts at the outer margin of the eyelashes.
The skin is then lifted upwards and outwards, gently tensioning the area
and the overlapping skin is removed.
Again the incisions will then be closed with very fine sutures.

Will the scars be visible?

In both the upper and lower lids the incisions are made in natural creases and
hidden areas resulting in them being unnoticeable after recovery from surgery.

The eyelid removal procedure is often carried out as a day case procedure
where the upper & lower lids can be operated on either together or separately.
The procedure usually takes between 1 to 2 hours to complete.

Recovery from eyelid cosmetic surgery

There will be some pink scarring along the inner margin of the lower lash
and socket line to the upper lid which will normally fade quickly to leave faint
white lines. There will also be some bruising and swelling during the recovery
period. Stitches are normally removed 3 to 7 days after surgery and most
people return to work 7 days after their procedure.

Is it right for me?

Often droopy eyelids or puffiness under your eyes are hereditary, this is a great
way to correct it. Though any surgery is a big decision and we'll provide all
the details you need to make an informed choice. If you suffer from glaucoma
or dry eyes, you must consult an eye specialist or ophthalmologist first.

Your comprehensive after care

At the Royal Clinic we offer an unrivalled level of post-operative patient care
after your cosmetic surgery procedure, with a 24 hour medical helpline.
We are dedicated to ensuring a fast recovery with an extensive aftercare
package that is available to you at no extra cost.

The package covers all post-operative instructions, care leaflets & information,
as well as details of all follow-up appointments with your Surgeon.