Blepharoplasty
A list of the most popular questions asked about Blepharoplasty or ‘eyelid surgery’.
- What is ‘blepharoplasty’?
- Who should consider blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)?
- Who is not suitable for blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)?
- Why I shouldn’t I have blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)?
- How much does blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) cost?
- Can I get help towards paying for my blepharoplasty?
- Can I have blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) on the NHS?
- Can I have blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) abroad ?
- I am interested in blepharoplasty what do I do next?
- How do I find a reputable eyelid surgeon?
- What questions should I ask my surgeon ?
- I have decided to go ahead so what happens next?
- How do I prepare for blepharoplasty?
- What will happen on the day of my eyelid surgery ?
- What is the blepharoplasty procedure?
- What will happen after my blepharoplasty?
- What does recovery from blepharoplasty involve?
- What are the benefits of blepharoplasty?
- What are the risks of blepharoplasty?
- Is there an ‘aftercare’ service?
- How long does blepharoplasty last? Will I need further surgery?
What is ‘blepharoplasty’?
This is the medical term for ‘eyelid surgery’. This is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures and involves the removal of excess fat, skin and muscle from both the upper and lower eyelids.
The aim is to lift drooping eyelids and to reduce those all too familiar ‘bags under the eyes’. This results in a more youthful looking appearance. It is sometines called eyebag removal surgery.This procedure can be performed either on its own or in conjunction with other forms of facial surgery such as a rhytidectomy (‘facelift’). It can also be undertaken with non-surgical procedures such as chemical peels and laser skin resurfacing.
Blepharoplasty is the second most popular cosmetic procedure for men.
Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) Guide Index:
- What is blepharoplasty?
- Who should consider blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)?
- Who is not suitable for blepharoplasty ?
- Why I shouldn't I have eyelid surgery ?
- How much does eyelid surgery cost?
- Can I get help towards paying for my blepharoplasty?
- Can I have blepharoplasty on the NHS?
- Can I have blepharoplasty abroad ?
- I am interested in blepharoplasty what do I do next?
- How do I find a reputable eyelid surgeon?
- What questions should I ask my surgeon ?
- I have decided to go ahead so what happens next?
- How do I prepare for blepharoplasty?
- What will happen on the day of my eyelid surgery ?
- What is the blepharoplasty procedure?
- What will happen after my blepharoplasty?
- What does recovery from blepharoplasty involve?
- What are the benefits of blepharoplasty?
- What are the risks of eyelid surgery?
- Is there an aftercare service?
- How long does eyelid surgery last?