Upper Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

Upper eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, removes excess skin and, where needed, small amounts of fat from the upper lids to refresh a heavy or hooded eye area. Performed by a plastic surgeon under local anaesthetic, it is one of the most popular facial procedures for opening up the eyes and looking less tired. The clinic also offers lower-eyelid surgery and a surgical brow lift for related concerns.

Upper eyelid blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that addresses the excess, lax skin that can gather on the upper eyelids with age and sometimes obscure the natural eyelid crease, giving a heavy or hooded look. Through an incision hidden in the lid crease, the surgeon removes the surplus skin and, if required, a conservative amount of muscle or fat, then closes with very fine sutures so the resulting scar sits discreetly within the fold. At Klinika Złotowska the operation is usually carried out under local anaesthetic and takes around an hour. Afterwards, bruising and swelling around the eyes are expected for one to two weeks; sutures are typically removed within about a week, and most people feel comfortable returning to social activities once the visible bruising has faded. Results are long-lasting, opening up the eye area and giving a fresher, less tired appearance, although the eyes continue to age naturally over time. The clinic also performs lower-eyelid surgery to address under-eye bags and a surgical brow lift where descent of the brow contributes to upper-lid heaviness, and the surgeon will advise at consultation which combination best suits your anatomy. As with any operation, suitability, risks, recovery and any need for general anaesthesia and an anaesthesiology review are discussed in advance.