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Best Eyelid Surgery Surgeons in the UK: Top 3

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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Eyelid Surgery — Aesthetic Surgery Guide

About eyelid surgery

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.

ProcedureEyelid Surgery
AnaestheticConsultant-led
Guide price from£3,800

Top 3 Eyelid Surgery surgeons & clinics in the UK

Our pick of the leading eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) providers, ranked on surgeon credentials, facility standards and patient care.

  1. 1
    Consultant Plastic Surgeon

    Mr Reza Nassab

    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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  2. 2
    Clinic

    CLNQ

    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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  3. 3
    Hospital

    Deansgate Hospital

    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.

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Eyelid Surgery explained

What the procedure involves

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.

Recovery

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.

Is it right for you?

People with hooded or heavy upper lids, under-eye bags or a tired appearance that makes them look older than they feel.

Results & what to expect

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.

Eyelid Surgery cost in the UK

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.

Risks and safety

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.

Eyelid Surgery FAQs

How much does eyelid surgery cost for patients in the UK?

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.

How long is the recovery after eyelid surgery?

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.

Am I a suitable candidate for eyelid surgery?

People with hooded or heavy upper lids, under-eye bags or a tired appearance that makes them look older than they feel.

What does eyelid surgery involve?

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.

How do I choose the right surgeon?

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.

Eyelid Surgery by location

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Compare the top Eyelid Surgery providers

See our three recommended providers — a consultant plastic surgeon, a private clinic and a CQC-registered hospital — ranked below.

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