Eyelid surgery is a broad term for procedures that improve the function and appearance of the lids, helping them protect the eyes properly while also addressing cosmetic concerns.
Types of eyelid surgery
Depending on your needs, surgery may focus on excess skin, drooping muscles, abnormal lid position, or lumps and bumps. The aim is always to keep the eye surface safe while improving comfort and appearance.
- Blepharoplasty removes extra skin and fat causing hooding or bags
- Ptosis surgery lifts a low lid margin away from the pupil
- Ectropion and entropion repair correct lids turning outwards or inwards
- Smaller procedures remove chalazia, xanthelasma, or other lesions
Planning and recovery
A detailed consultation assesses your symptoms, eye health, and expectations. Photographs and sometimes visual field tests help guide decisions and insurance approvals.
- Most operations are done as day case procedures under local anaesthetic
- Bruising and swelling are common but gradually improve over days to weeks
- Cold compresses, lubrication, and head elevation support healing
- Clear instructions explain when to resume driving, work, and make up
