Blepharoplasty in London

‍Blepharoplasty, also known as eyelid surgery, is a precise procedure designed to refresh the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both. Performed by Dr Eamon Shamil in Harley Street, London, the aim is to restore a brighter, more rested appearance while preserving the natural character of your eyes.

What Is Blepharoplasty?

Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that improves the appearance of the eyelids by removing or repositioning excess skin, muscle, or fat.

It may be performed on:

• The upper eyelids
• The lower eyelids
• Both upper and lower eyelids together

Blepharoplasty is often chosen for cosmetic reasons, but upper eyelid surgery can also have a functional benefit where excess skin affects vision.

Why Do the Eyes Age?

The skin around the eyes is delicate and often shows ageing earlier than other parts of the face.

Common changes include:

• Hooded upper eyelid skin
• Heavy or tired-looking eyes
• Under-eye bags
• Puffiness
• Shadowing beneath the eyes
• A hollow or tired eyelid-cheek transition

These changes can make the face appear tired, sad, or older, even when you feel well.

Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty

Upper eyelid blepharoplasty focuses on removing or repositioning excess skin, muscle, and fat from the upper eyelids.

It may be suitable if you:

• Have hooded or heavy upper eyelids
• Struggle with makeup application
• Feel your eyes look tired or closed
• Have excess upper eyelid skin affecting your vision

Where is the incision placed?

The incision is placed within the natural upper eyelid crease, helping the scar become very discreet once healed.

Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty

Lower eyelid blepharoplasty addresses under-eye bags, puffiness, and shadowing.

Depending on your anatomy, treatment may involve:

• Repositioning fat rather than simply removing it
• Smoothing the eyelid-cheek transition
• Refining excess skin
• Supporting the lower eyelid where needed

Scarless lower eyelid surgery

In selected patients, a transconjunctival approach may be used. This places the incision inside the eyelid, leaving no visible external scar.

A Natural, Whole-Face Approach

The eyes do not age in isolation. Brow position, midface descent, eyelid shape, skin quality, and facial proportions all affect the final result.

Dr Shamil takes a tailored approach to ensure eyelid surgery complements the rest of the face. The aim is to avoid a hollowed or over-operated appearance and instead create a cohesive, refreshed result.

Blepharoplasty Recovery

Blepharoplasty is usually performed as a day-case procedure under local anaesthetic with sedation or general anaesthetic.

After surgery:

• Mild swelling and bruising are expected
• Upper eyelid recovery is often around 1–2 weeks
• Combined upper and lower eyelid recovery may take 2–4 weeks
• Vision may be slightly blurred initially due to ointment
• Most patients return to normal daily activities within 7–10 days
• Final refinement continues over several weeks

The Result: Rested, Not “Done”

Well-executed blepharoplasty should not change the character of your face. It should simply reduce the features that make the eyes look heavy, tired, or aged.

Patients typically notice:

• A more open eye appearance
• Reduced under-eye bags
• Smoother eyelid contours
• A brighter, more rested look

Risks and Considerations

Blepharoplasty is generally safe when performed by an experienced surgeon, but risks include bruising, swelling, dry eyes, irritation, infection, bleeding, asymmetry, under-correction, scarring, and temporary changes in sensation.

A detailed consultation ensures risks, benefits, and expectations are clearly explained.