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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an ideal age for eyelid surgery?

The most common age for blepharoplasty is during the 40s and 50s, but people often select this procedure from their mid-20s if their droopy eyelids affect their sight.

Where is the surgery performed and do I need to stay in hospital?

Upper eyelid surgery can be either be performed in rooms with a local anaesthetic or in hospital if you prefer. Upper and lower eyelid surgery combined is performed in hospital under general anaesthetic as a day procedure. This usually takes 1-1.5 hours and you will need someone to pick you up and care for you at least overnight.

How long does eyelid surgery last?

Eyelid surgery is usually a one-time event. As your eyelids age further procedures to rejuvenate the eyelids may be necessary.

Where will the scars be?

The incisions are made in the natural crease of your eyelid and will gradually fade over time becoming barely visible.

How much does it cost?

This depends on the extent of your eyelid surgery i.e upper eyelid surgery alone or upper and lower eyelid surgery.

The cost of upper eyelid surgery is determined by the expected complexity and duration of your operation and will be estimated following your first consultation.

For upper eyelids only, prices start from

insured: $6,730

uninsured: $9,205

including the surgeon’s fee, assistant’s fee, anaesthetist’s fee, hospital stay and 12 months post-op care.

For lower eyelids only (no Medicare item numbers apply), prices start from $9,705.

For upper and lower eyelids, prices start from

insured: $15,970

uninsured: $17,265