Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

Upper and lower eyelid surgery to lift heavy or drooping eyelids and remove under-eye bags, performed by Dr Ivor J. Lim at Mount Elizabeth Novena.

Dr Ivor J. Lim performs upper eyelid blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) and lower eyelid surgery (eyebag removal) to rejuvenate the periorbital area and restore a brighter, more alert appearance. Upper blepharoplasty addresses dermatochalasis — excess skin that hoods the upper eyelid, making eyes appear tired or aged — through the precise removal of redundant skin and, where appropriate, a small amount of herniated fat. The procedure can be combined with ptosis correction if the levator muscle is weakened. Lower eyelid surgery (transconjunctival or subciliary approach) targets prolapsed orbital fat that creates persistent under-eye bags, and can address skin laxity through a pinch excision or skin resurfacing. Double eyelid creation (Asian blepharoplasty) is also available for patients seeking definition of the upper eyelid crease. Dr Lim's plastic surgery training includes craniofacial surgery, giving him a thorough understanding of periorbital anatomy that informs precise, complication-aware eyelid surgery. Upper blepharoplasty is typically performed under local anaesthesia as a day procedure; lower eyelid surgery may require sedation or general anaesthesia depending on extent. Recovery is 1–2 weeks, with bruising and swelling resolving progressively over 4–6 weeks.