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Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)

EYELID SURGERY

Eyelid surgery, also known as Blepharoplasty is a Plastic Surgery procedure that addresses the aged appearance of the eyelids.

As part of aging, we lose elasticity of the skin. This combined with the effect of gravity can cause skin sagginess and bags.

Around the upper eyelids, it is characterised by excess drooping skin (hooded look) and in some it is so excessive, that it starts to interfere with their vision.

Around the lower eyelids it causes wrinkles and puffy bags that are responsible for the sleepy, tired and aged look.

Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty can help revitalise the face, reduce the heavy, sagging upper eyelid appearance or may be a functional one to improve vision.

Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty can help freshen and rejuvenate the face, reduce the puffiness and bags under the eyelids and give it a more youthful and rested appearance. This is as pronounced in men as in women.

Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) Sydney - Dr André Safvat - Plastic Surgeon Sydney

Blepharoplasties can be done as an isolated procedure or if needed in combination with other facial rejuvenation procedures such as a “Face Lift”. Men often require less change to their eyebrow position and more reduction in their upper eyelid to rejuvenate them.

EYELID SURGERY TECHNIQUE

Blepharoplasty is done under a light anaesthetic in a fully accredited private hospital. Dr Safvat only works with highly trained anaesthetists accredited with the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists.

Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty

The procedure is done usually as a day-procedure without the need for overnight stay. Dr Safvat surgically removes the excess skin, muscle and fat from the upper eyelid as needed. Upper lid blepharoplasty may be combined with other facial rejuvenating procedures such as “lower Blepharoplasty”, or “Face Lift” surgery.

Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty

The procedure is more involved than the upper-eyelid Surgery and patients are required to stay overnight in Hospital. Dr Safvat uses an incision on the inside of the eye (trans-conjunctival approach) to deal with the excess fat of the lower eyelid. The excess external skin is then removed (as needed) through an external incision just under the eyelashes. This way the muscles around the eye is left intact and not cut which greatly reduces the risk of complications. In addition, in young people as their skin elasticity is good they may not have excess skin that need excision, and therefore they will not have the external scar. The lower eyelid is then supported and suspended to the outer corner of the eye with internal sutures, the so called a canthopexy / canthoplasty.

Dr Safvat believes in conservative removal of the orbital fat as to avoid the “gaunt look” to the eyes.

In some cases the “aged look” around the eyes is caused more by mid face volume loss rather than bulging of the fat from the eye. In these cases restoration of volume to the mid-face either by a mid-face lift or by fat injection is more appropriate for those wishing to rejuvenate their appearance. Dr Safvat will carefully assess your face and advice on the most appropriate procedure that will address your concerns and desires.

Recovery

The eyelids will be swollen and bruised for 1-2 weeks. Cold packs are used to minimise this. Patients need to have 1-2 weeks off work to rest at home, and are not allowed to do any heavy lifting or exert themselves for 3-4 weeks.

Cost

Upper Blepharoplasty is covered by Medicare if done for functional reasons and patients will get a rebate from Medicare and their health fund. Their hospital costs may be covered depending on the level of health insurance they have. However if it is done for cosmetic reasons, it will not be covered by Medicare or the health funds. Lower Belpharoplasty is not covered by Medicare or Health Fund. Dr Safvat and his Team will discuss all costs associated with the procedure at the first consultation.

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Miranda NSW 2228

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3 / 112 Majors Bay Road

Concord NSW 2137

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Bowral NSW 2576

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There is 1 hour street parking on “Majors Bay Road”, or on Trafalgar Parade at the adjacent Street.

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There is limited 1 hour street parking on “ Kingsway”. Alternatively, parking can be obtained in Westfield Miranda (no charge for the first 3 hours) which is across the road from our building. The best parking entrance to use is the “Jackson Avenue” entrance which is a short 3-5 minutes walk from our building. For your convenience, there is a drop off area outside our building where patients with limited mobility are able to be dropped off.