Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty & Ptosis Correction)

Eyelid surgery by consultant plastic surgeon Dr Jonah Kua, covering upper and lower blepharoplasty, double eyelid creation, and ptosis (drooping eyelid) correction for functional and aesthetic improvement.

Eyelid surgery at Astrid Plastic Surgery covers the full range of periorbital procedures, performed by Dr Jonah Kua with specialist expertise in oculoplastic and reconstructive eyelid surgery. Upper blepharoplasty removes excess skin and fat from the upper eyelid to address hooding and restore a more alert, refreshed appearance — and is one of the most commonly requested procedures at the clinic. Lower blepharoplasty targets under-eye bags and hollowing, either via a transconjunctival approach (no external incision) or subciliary incision depending on anatomy and tissue quality. Double eyelid surgery (Asian blepharoplasty) creates a defined supratarsal crease for patients with monolid anatomy, using either the incisional method (permanent, suitable for all skin types) or the non-incisional suture technique (less downtime, suitable for thinner eyelids). Ptosis correction addresses drooping of the upper eyelid caused by weakness or detachment of the levator muscle — a condition that can impair vision in addition to affecting appearance. Dr Kua has specific training in ptosis repair and can assess whether the cause is aponeurotic, myogenic, or neurogenic to plan the appropriate surgical approach. All eyelid procedures are performed at an accredited day surgery facility, typically under local anaesthesia with sedation. Recovery is 1–2 weeks for most patients. As a plastic surgeon rather than an ophthalmologist, Dr Kua brings a reconstructive precision to eyelid work that achieves both functional restoration and aesthetic refinement.