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title: Is gold weight eyelid surgery painful?
description: "Gold weight eyelid surgery is generally well tolerated. Local anaesthetic with or without sedation prevents sharp pain during the procedure, and post-operative discomfort is usually mild to moderate. ## During surgery Numbing injections are given into the upper eyelid. Once…"
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updated: "2025-12-16"
category: "Treatments & Procedures"
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# Is gold weight eyelid surgery painful?

Gold weight eyelid surgery is generally well tolerated. Local anaesthetic with or without sedation prevents sharp pain during the procedure, and post-operative discomfort is usually mild to moderate.

## During surgery

Numbing injections are given into the upper eyelid. Once they take effect, you should feel only pressure and movement.

- A small pocket is created in the lid to place the weight
- Brief stinging occurs only while the anaesthetic is injected
- Sutures secure the weight but are not felt as pain at the time
- Any discomfort can be reported and more anaesthetic given

## Afterwards

The eyelid may ache, feel heavy, and look bruised. These sensations tend to settle over several days.

- Cold packs and head elevation help reduce throbbing
- Standard painkillers are usually enough for comfort
- Sharp or increasing pain, especially with redness or discharge, should be assessed
- Most patients are relieved by the improved eye closure once healing occurs