Upper Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

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…