Eyelid Surgery Melbourne
About Eyelid Surgery
The eyes are often the first feature that you notice about a person.
The skin around the eye area is very thin, and is therefore susceptible to showing the first signs of ageing.
One of the main reasons a middle-aged face appears aged is due to excess fat and wrinkled, drooping skin on the upper eyelids.
Cosmetic or aesthetic eyelid surgery, also known as “blepharoplasty”, removes this excess skin from the upper lids and eliminates loose skin under the eyes.
Blepharoplasty surgery can also correct:
- Excess skin that obscures the natural fold of the upper eyelids
- Loose skin from the upper eyelids that affects vision
- lower eyelids that have loose skin or are mal-positioned
Eyelid surgery can be performed independently or alongside complementary procedures including face lift or brow lift.
What is the Difference Between Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery?
Blepharoplasty can include correcting both the upper and lower eyelids, however depending on your unique circumstances, you may like to explore more specifically upper or lower.
Blepharoplasty surgery is tailored to meet each patient’s individual needs, so speak with Brighton Plastic Surgery today to learn more about the different types of eyelid surgery, and which one might be most suitable for you.
How Long Does it Take to Recover From Eyelid Surgery?
Recovery times vary between patients however in most cases we will advise adequate rest including time off work for approximately 2 weeks following surgery. During this time, bruising and swelling will subside, and 4-6 weeks after surgery, you should be fully recovered.
Your plastic surgeon is available during this time to answer any questions or concerns you may have about your recovery.
Your Consultation
Blepharoplasty patients first meet Mr Mutimer or A/Prof Shayan where you will discuss the procedure in detail, technique to be used and recovery time. Photos will be taken. You will receive information about the surgery itself, the surgeon who will perform the surgery and costs.
Once you have had time to review all the information from the first consultation and you want to progress with your surgical journey you will meet Mr Mutimer or A/Prof Shayan again for a further consultation.
You will also meet with the Patient Advisor and Practice Nurse to discuss surgical documentation and pre and post-operative care instructions.
7 days after this consultation your surgery dates can be booked and payments made.
Eyelid Cost
Please note that eyelid surgery costs provided are indicative only – intended to give patients a realistic estimate of associated costs. Actual eyelid surgery cost may vary depending on individual patient circumstances. In some cases Medicare or health fund rebates may apply.
Prospective patients often wish to see photos of people who have previously had this surgery. We don’t share these images on the website as we respect our patients privacy, however they are available during a consultation.
Cosmetic Surgery is real surgery and requires a general anaesthetic, both carry risks. All surgery has a post operative recovery time. We will discuss this in detail at your consultation. Your recovery time may be impacted by a range of factors, including your type of work, personal responsibilities, support available, and your health history, as well as the surgery itself. All surgery carries risks, complications are not common but they can occur and these will be discussed at your consultations.
Our Eyelid Surgery Surgeons
Eyelid surgery performed by Mr Mutimer AM and A/Prof Shayan in Melbourne, is an inpatient procedure performed under either general anaesthesia or local anaesthetic with sedation.
Why Choose Brighton Plastic Surgery?
FRACS Surgeons
30+ Years’ Experience
Honesty & Integrity
Post-operative Support
