Eyelid reshaping surgery in Wolverhampton

Why choose Nuffield Health Wolverhampton Hospital for your eyelid reshaping surgery? 

At Nuffield Health Wolverhampton Hospital our leading cosmetic surgeons specialise in blepharoplasty (better known as eyelid reshaping). We can provide you with rapid access to a consultation and treatment date which suits your lifestyle and availability. Whether your looking to get one eyelid reshaped or both, our experienced consultants will offer expert advice and a treatment plan which is tailored to you.

Nuffield Health Wolverhampton Hospital is an established private hospital which has built a quality reputation in the West Midlands over nearly 40 years. We attract some of the best cosmetic surgeons in the region who practice our first-class approach to primary care every day. We have heavily invested into our medical facilities and staff, so you can rest assured that you are in the best hands for your eyelid reshaping treatment.

Deciding whether to undertake cosmetic surgery or not isn’t easy and we understand that having any form of cosmetic surgery is a big step. As a result we insist all patients engage fully with one of our consultants through an initial consultation, ensuring they have discussed all the options available before making an informed decision.

What happens during eyelid reshaping surgery at Nuffield Health Wolverhampton Hospital?

• A blepharoplasty can be done under a local anaesthetic injected into the eyelids or under general anaesthetic
• The operation take up to 1.5 hour
• Your surgeon in Wolverhampton will make a cut in the natural skin crease of your upper eyelid or below your eyelashes in your lower lid
• They will remove any excess skin and fat and close the wound using very fine stitches.

Going home after your blepharoplasty surgery in Wolverhampton

• If you have local anaesthetic you should be able to go home a few hours after the operation
• If you have general anaesthetic you will need to wait until all the affects have worn off
• You may need pain relief when the anaesthetic wears off
• You may experience swelling and bruising following this procedure
• To control this your surgeon may recommend using cold compresses
• Other symptoms you might experience are dry or itchy eyes, temporary sensitivity to light or wind, watery eyes and blurred vision
• After 3-5 days you will need to come back to have any stitches removed.

Your surgeon may recommend:

• Keeping your head upright for a few days (including sleeping upright)
• Do not use eye makeup until you are released to do so
• Use any medications you are given
• Avoid bending down
• Clean your eyes with plain water only.

Key post-surgery points:

• Some patients experience blurred vision. This should improve after a few days
• Do not drive until your vision is totally clear
• The bruising and swelling can get worse during the first and second day after eye surgery
• The black eyes may make you look pretty bad at first. However, the bruising and swelling begin to disappear rapidly after this time, with bruising turning yellowish after 10 to 14 days
• Make up can be applied from about 5 days after surgery and most people feel confident enough to return to normal activities after 10 to 20 days
• Impact exercise is best avoided in the first month
• Contact lenses should not be worn for 2 weeks after surgery
• Avoid applying eye make up on the day you have your stitches removed.

The below is only a guide as to the stages of recovery post blepharoplasty. Please note all patients heal differently.

1-3 days

• Bruising and swelling get worse a day or two after surgery - you will have black eyes

3-7 days

• Fine stitches are removed
• Bruising and swelling on the decline
• You can wear your make up from about day 5.

7-14 days

• Bruising turning yellowish now
• No contact lenses for two weeks
• Back to work from 10 days onwards.

6 Months

• You can begin to judge the final result.

Specific complications of eye lift surgery

Although very unlikely, possible complications after blepharoplasty include:

• Too much skin is removed
• Bleeding into your eye socket
• Corneal abrasion
• Double vision
• Cosmetic problems.