Your eyes are the focal point of your face and greatly contribute to your overall facial appearance. Bags beneath the eyes, wrinkled, drooping layers of skin on the eyelids, and sagging eyebrows can give your entire face a tired, angry or sad expression. Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) can restore a more youthful appearance by removing excess skin folds and bulging fat deposits. Dr Nettle is highly skilled in bespoke blepharoplasty techniques specifically tailored for your needs.
The Procedure
Most eyelid surgery is performed under general anaesthesia, depending on the extent of the surgery. Eyelid surgery is usually day stay only surgery. It is frequently combined with other facial surgery procedures such as facelift or brow lift surgery. The incisions are made in the natural crease of your eyelid and will gradually fade over time becoming barely visible.
Recovery from Eyelid Surgery
Even though eyelid surgery has a fast recovery time, you should plan to take it easy for the first week or so. You can wear makeup shortly after the stitches are removed, and most patients can return to work after 7 to 10 days. Some patients may experience a little tightness, dryness or sensitivity to light, but this will vary for each person.

Frequently Asked Questions
For upper eyelids only Dr Nettle’s surgical fee is approximately $4,500. This does not include the assistant fee, anaesthetist fee or hospital stay.
For lower eyelids only Dr Nettle’s surgical fee is approximately $5000. This does not include the assistant fee, anaesthetist fee or hospital stay.
Regular appointments are made to remove sutures and to check on your healing following surgery.