Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Reduction Surgery) Gold Coast

The eyes are often the first area of the face to show the signs of ageing with excess skin on the upper lids and fatty deposits causing eyebags on the lower lids. Eyelid reshaping will eliminate this ageing appearance. This Blepharoplasty Gold Coast procedure is often performed on younger patients to correct hooded eyes and on Asian patients to create a “double eyelid”.

• Scalpel surgery – The classically trained surgeons normally prefer this method; an incision is made along the fold of the upper eyelid and right underneath the lower lid, near but not in the lash line; allowing access to fat and excess skin.
• Double eyelids – A procedure to create a natural crease in the top lid. Used frequently for Asian eyes.

Sutures are removed after five days and the incisions are healed in a matter of weeks.

Initial Consultation

During the initial consultation, your surgeon will answer any questions you may have regarding blepharoplasty surgery Gold Coast, as well as go through any risks and limitations, recovery times and requirements you must be informed of postoperatively. You will finally establish an understanding of the surgical procedure and exactly what the surgeon can do to achieve the results you desire.

Surgical Plan

The operation will take between 1 to 2 hours, under either a general anaesthetic, or sedation and local anaesthetic. If the procedure is performed in the hospital the patient need only stay for a few hours in total, some doctors may offer this procedure as an in clinic operation.

Small incisions are made in the crease of the upper lid and under the lash line of the lower lid. The surgeon will remove excess fat behind the skin, along with excess skin. The incisions are closed with fine stitches. Clear tape is applied over the suture line and ice packs are used to reduce swelling.

For more information, book a consultation or email or call on (07) 5531 3194.