Blepharoplasty

Eyelid Surgery in Liverpool

If you have excess skin around your eyelids and it is affecting your vision or confidence. Blepharoplasty surgery could be a good option for you. Get in touch with us for a consultation.

What is Blepharoplasty?

Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that helps to remove the fatigued and tired look around the eyes, which is common to ageing. Eyelid surgery typically takes between one and three hours to complete and can be performed under local anaesthetic.

Who is Blepharoplasty For?

The best candidate for eyelid surgery is someone who is looking to remove excess skin or puffy bags from around the eyes. The skin around your eyes can become stretched as you age due to the muscles surrounding them becoming weaker. This may lead to vision or health problems.

The Benefits of Blepharoplasty Surgery

• Improve your vision
• Improve your confidence
• More youthful appearance
• Look less tired
• Remove dark circles

Upper Blepharoplasty

Upper blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure to remove excess skin, muscle, and sometimes fat from the upper eyelids. It's one of the most common cosmetic surgeries, often done for both aesthetic and functional reasons.

It can treat

• Sagging or droopy upper eyelid skin
• Hooded eyes that obscure the natural crease or cause vision issues
• Fat bulges in the upper eyelids
• Tired or aged appearance of the eyes

Upper Blepharoplasty with Browpexy

Browpexy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to lift and stabilise the eyebrow, particularly the lateral (outer) portion, to create a more youthful and alert appearance. It is often done through the same incision used for upper eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) or through small incisions hidden in the brow or forehead.

What Does Browpexy Address?

• Drooping eyebrows (especially the outer third, or "lateral brow")
• Heavy or hooded upper eyelids due to brow descent
• Asymmetry between the brows
• Early signs of aging around the upper face

How Is It Performed?

• Small incisions are made just above the brow or within the eyelid crease (if done with blepharoplasty).
• The brow tissues are lifted and anchored to stronger, deeper structures like the bone (periosteum).
• No skin is removed from the forehead—just a repositioning and fixation of the brow tissues.

Key Advantages:

• Minimally invasive with minimal scarring.
• Can be done at the same time as blepharoplasty through the same incision.
• Short recovery compared to a full brow lift.
• Improves upper eyelid appearance without removing too much eyelid skin.

Who Is a Good Candidate?

• People with mild to moderate brow drooping
• Patients undergoing upper eyelid surgery who may benefit from additional brow support
• Individuals wanting subtle enhancement without a full brow lift

In summary:

Browpexy is a subtle, effective way to lift the brow—often done during eyelid surgery—to improve eyelid contour and brow position without the need for a more extensive brow lift.

Lower Blepharoplasty

Lower blepharoplasty is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to improve the appearance of the lower eyelids. It addresses issues such as under-eye bags, puffiness, loose or sagging skin, and wrinkles. This procedure can treat:

• Puffy bags under the eyes (caused by fat herniation or fluid retention)
• Excess skin that causes wrinkles or disrupts the natural contour
• Dark circles, sometimes (depending on cause)
• Drooping lower eyelids that may expose more of the eye.

Lower Blepharoplasty with Canthopexy

Canthopexy is a cosmetic or reconstructive surgical procedure used to tighten and stabilize the lateral canthus — the outer corner of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet. At the Pinewoods Clinic this is usually combined with lower blepharoplasty.

Purpose of Canthopexy:

• Cosmetic reasons: To create a more youthful, almond-shaped eye or correct sagging (often part of lower eyelid surgery or "blepharoplasty").
• Reconstructive reasons: To support the eyelid after trauma, drooping (ectropion), or paralysis.
• Preventive: Often done alongside lower eyelid surgery to prevent the eyelid from turning outward (ectropion) or sagging postoperatively

Frequently Asked Questions about Blepharoplasty

How long does Blepharoplasty last?

Upper eyelid surgery typically lasts 5 to 7 years, while lower eyelid surgery is essentially permanent.

Are there any side effects to Blepharoplasty surgery?

Common side effects include puffy eyes, numbness, itching, sore eyes, and temporary bruising. These usually subside within a couple of weeks.

What age should I get Blepharoplasty Surgery?

There is no age restriction. Each patient is assessed individually to determine the potential benefits of the surgery.