Overview

Dr Wetton enjoys facial rejuvenation and peri-ocular surgery. Blepharoplasty is one of her favourite procedures. As we track a patient’s face, our eyes are always immediately drawn to their eyes. For this reason, Dr Wetton finds upper and lower blepharoplasty can make a huge difference to the overall ‘look of a face’.
A blepharoplasty can unveil the bright and awake eye, which may lie beneath layers of skin and fat, and help to restore the smooth arc of youth.

Used to treat

Upper eyelid blepharoplasty: Loose skin in the upper eyelid which folds and makes applying makeup more difficult
Upper eyelid blepharoplasty: Excess hollows above the globe
Upper eyelid blepharoplasty: Medial fat bulges
Lower eyelid blepharoplasty: Dark circles
Lower eyelid blepharoplasty: Fat bulges under the eye
Lower eyelid blepharoplasty: Eye bags
Lower eyelid blepharoplasty: Excessive crepey skin under the eyes

What to expect

An upper blepharoplasty usually requires a down time of about a week, while a lower blepharoplasty usually requires about 2 weeks. You may feel like your lids are heavy, swollen and puffy for the initial healing period, but this will settle with time. You may also have some obvious bruising, so most patients will take 1-2 weeks off work.

Specific risks: damage to underlying structure, turning out or in of the lid (ectropion, entropion), blindness, bleeding behind the globe, damage to nerves.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are the results permanent?
The results are permanent, however we do continue to age and depending on your genetics, some people develop more lax skin on the face that others. It is possible that you will desire this procedure more than once in your lifetime.
Does Dr Wetton perform asian double eyelids?
Yes, Dr Wetton does perform asian double eyelids and it is important to discuss with her what look you are aiming to achieve.
Will my scar be obvious?
Scars are hidden in skin creases as much as possible, but the nature of your particular scar is dependent on many factors.