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Eyelid Rejuvenation (Blepharoplasty)

Blepharophlasty involves removing the excess skin and fat from either or both of the upper and lower eyelids. This cosmetic procedure is suitable for people who wish to correct the dropping of an upper eye-lid and excess skin or to remove puffy bags below their eyes. This procedure will result in a more youthful and rested appearance. This procedure is often combined with a face-lift or a brow-lift. The team at the Eden Institute of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery will advise you if any of these procedures will be recommended to achieve your appearance enhancement goals.

The Eden Institute of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery in Sydney combines the science of medicine with the art of contouring.

Sometimes it is important to support and relocate the position of the lower lid to achieve an optimal outcome (usually takes 2 hours under general anaesthetic) or it may be possible to use laser resurfacing or chemical peels to rejuvenate wrinkles to the lower lid area.

The procedure Upper lid surgery can be safely carried out in the rooms under local anaesthesia or under sedation and local anaesthesia in usually 1 hour. The recovery period is usually for 7-10 days, and bruising may persist for longer.
Possible Side Effects and Risks: temporary discomfort, swelling, bruising, burning, itching, tearing, infection, bleeding, scars, vision changes, dry eyes, asymmetry, pulling down of lower lids or blindness, which is extremely rare.