Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

Blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) at The Swan Center addresses drooping upper eyelid skin that can impair the visual field, and under-eye bags, hollowing, or skin laxity on the lower lids. Upper and lower eyelid surgery can be performed individually or together. Outpatient procedure under local or general anaesthesia. Patients return to desk work within approximately one week. Prices from $5,500 for upper eyelids.

Blepharoplasty at The Swan Center for Plastic Surgery corrects the functional and aesthetic changes in the periocular area caused by ageing, genetics, or both. The upper eyelid procedure removes excess skin and, where appropriate, a conservatively tailored strip of underlying orbicularis oculi muscle and herniated orbital fat that creates the puffy, hooded appearance above the eyes. When upper lid skin descends far enough to encroach on the superior visual field — a condition known as dermatochalasis — insurance coverage for the functional component may be applicable; the practice coordinates this assessment with the patient's ophthalmologist. The incision for upper blepharoplasty is placed in the natural eyelid crease, rendering it nearly invisible after healing. Lower eyelid surgery addresses the three anatomical causes of under-eye ageing: fat prolapse creating under-eye 'bags', excess skin that creates fine lines and crepiness below the lash line, and hollowing of the tear trough area as orbital fat redistributes. The procedure is performed via a subciliary incision (just below the lash line) or a transconjunctival incision (inside the lower lid with no external scar) for patients who need fat repositioning without significant skin removal. The two approaches can be tailored — some patients require fat repositioning to fill the tear trough, others need fat removal and skin tightening, and many benefit from a combination. Upper and lower procedures are frequently performed in the same session when both are indicated, with combined pricing ranging from $8,500 to $9,500. Surgery takes place in the JCAHO-accredited in-office surgical suite under local anaesthesia with sedation or light general anaesthesia. Post-operative swelling and bruising are expected, and most patients return to desk work within one week.