Guide
Middle-age surgery guide
Information on middle-age eye surgery — upper and lower blepharoplasty — the differences, recovery time and what to check first, including for a parent.
Why upper eyelids droop
Why the upper eyelid droops — loss of skin elasticity, a descending brow, a weaker lid-opening muscle — and which approach suits each cause.
Recovery after lower blepharoplasty
How recovery after lower blepharoplasty unfolds — swelling and bruising, stitch removal, returning to daily life, and care during recovery.
Lower blepharoplasty side effects and precautions
Possible side effects and risks after lower blepharoplasty, precautions during recovery, and the symptoms that mean you should contact the clinic straight away.
What to check before an eyelid consultation for your parents
Looking into surgery for a parent's drooping eyelids? The health information, medications, expectations and recovery plans worth preparing before the consultation.
Why under-eye bags form
Why fat bulges under the eyes — weakening of the supporting structures, genetics and lifestyle — and the ways to address it.
Under-eye wrinkles and loose skin
Why fine lines and loose skin develop under the eyes and how they are addressed — which treatments or surgery are considered for each cause.
Recovery after upper blepharoplasty
How recovery after upper blepharoplasty unfolds — swelling and bruising, stitch removal, returning to daily life, and care during recovery.
Upper blepharoplasty scars and care
Where the upper blepharoplasty scar lies and how to care for it — scar position by incision type, how it fades, and aftercare.
Upper blepharoplasty vs double eyelid surgery
Upper blepharoplasty and double eyelid surgery look similar but have different goals and candidates. The differences, when they are combined and how to choose.
Lower blepharoplasty vs under-eye fat repositioning
How lower blepharoplasty differs from under-eye fat repositioning — the approach, whether skin is removed, scarring and who each suits.
What is lower blepharoplasty?
Lower blepharoplasty addresses loose skin, bulging fat and hollows under the eyes together. How it works, when it is considered and the types of approach.
What is upper blepharoplasty?
Upper blepharoplasty removes upper eyelid skin that has drooped with age. How it works, when it is considered and how it relates to double eyelid surgery and ptosis correction.