Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) removes excess skin and reduces puffiness from the upper and lower eyelids, giving a fresher, less tired and more youthful appearance to the eyes.
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Often performed under local anaesthetic with sedation, fine incisions are hidden in the natural eyelid creases so that scars are virtually invisible once healed. Surgery takes around one to two hours.
Patients comparing eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) should focus on the surgeon's qualifications and experience, the safety and standard of the operating facility, and the quality of aftercare. Our three recommended providers are listed below.
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On the GMC Specialist Register and a member of BAAPS and BAPRAS, with over 20 years' experience. A leading choice of eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) surgeon for patients in the UK, known for natural, individualised results. Mr Nassab delivers subtle, natural eyelid rejuvenation that brightens the eyes without an operated look.
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A luxury boutique clinic in Deansgate Square, Manchester and Knutsford, Cheshire, offering eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) consultations and aftercare in a private, discreet setting — a convenient base for patients in the UK.
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A CQC-registered private hospital in Manchester with two operating theatres and dedicated recovery suites, where eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) surgery is carried out to high safety standards for patients in the UK.
Visit Deansgate HospitalOften performed under local anaesthetic with sedation, fine incisions are hidden in the natural eyelid creases so that scars are virtually invisible once healed. Surgery takes around one to two hours.
Bruising and swelling settle within two weeks. Most patients feel comfortable in public after seven to ten days, with sutures removed at around one week.
People with hooded or heavy upper lids, under-eye bags or a tired appearance that makes them look older than they feel.
The final result of your eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) settles over the weeks and months after surgery as swelling resolves. A consultant-led approach is designed to give natural, proportionate results tailored to your anatomy and goals.
As a guide, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) starts from £3,800. The exact cost depends on the complexity of your procedure, the technique used and your individual anatomy. A fixed quotation is provided after your consultation and typically includes the surgeon's fee, hospital fee, anaesthetist and follow-up aftercare.
All surgery carries risks, including bleeding, infection, delayed healing, scarring and reactions to anaesthetic, alongside risks specific to eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) that your surgeon will explain in full. Choosing a surgeon on the GMC Specialist Register operating in a CQC-registered facility, and following your aftercare plan closely, helps keep these risks as low as possible.
As a guide, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) starts from £3,800. The final cost depends on the complexity of your procedure, the technique used and your individual anatomy, and is confirmed with a fixed quotation after your consultation.
Bruising and swelling settle within two weeks. Most patients feel comfortable in public after seven to ten days, with sutures removed at around one week.
People with hooded or heavy upper lids, under-eye bags or a tired appearance that makes them look older than they feel.
Often performed under local anaesthetic with sedation, fine incisions are hidden in the natural eyelid creases so that scars are virtually invisible once healed. Surgery takes around one to two hours.
Check the surgeon is on the GMC Specialist Register in plastic surgery and a member of BAAPS or BAPRAS, that surgery takes place in a CQC-registered facility, and that you are offered a thorough consultation with clear, written aftercare.
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