# Blepharoplasty

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- Category: cosmetic-surgery

## Description

Blepharoplasty, from Ancient Greek βλέφαρον (blépharon), meaning "eyelid", and πλαστός (plastós), meaning "molded", is the plastic surgery operation for correcting defects, deformities, and disfigurations of the eyelids; and for aesthetically modifying the eye region of the face. With the excision and the removal, or the repositioning of excess tissues, such as skin and adipocyte fat, and the reinforcement of the corresponding muscle and tendon tissues, the blepharoplasty procedure resolves func

## Overview

Blepharoplasty, from Ancient Greek βλέφαρον (blépharon), meaning "eyelid", and πλαστός (plastós), meaning "molded", is the plastic surgery operation for correcting defects, deformities, and disfigurations of the eyelids; and for aesthetically modifying the eye region of the face. With the excision and the removal, or the repositioning of excess tissues, such as skin and adipocyte fat, and the reinforcement of the corresponding muscle and tendon tissues, the blepharoplasty procedure resolves functional and cosmetic problems of the periorbita, which is the area from the eyebrow to the upper portion of the cheek. The procedure is more common among women, who accounted for approximately 85% of blepharoplasty procedures in 2014 in the US and 88% of such procedures in the UK.

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## Common risks

- puffy, numb eyelids that are difficult to close
- irritated, sensitive or watery eyes – this may last a few weeks
- bruising
- scars – these should eventually fade to almost be invisible

## FAQs

### How much does it cost?

In the UK, blepharoplasty may cost anywhere between £2,000 and £6,000. You should also factor in the cost of any consultations, further surgery or follow-up care that may be needed.

### Where do I go?

If you're looking in England, check the [Care Quality Commission (CQC) website](https://www.cqc.org.uk/) for treatment centres that can perform eyelid surgery.

### What does it involve?

A blepharoplasty can be done under [local anaesthetic](https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/local-anaesthesia/) or under [general anaesthetic](https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/general-anaesthesia/).

### What could go wrong?

Eyelid surgery can occasionally result in:

### What to do if you have problems?

Cosmetic surgery can sometimes go wrong, and the results may not be what you expected.

## Alternative treatments

- **Brow lift** — When the upper-lid heaviness is driven by brow ptosis, not lid skin excess.
- **Filler under the lower lid** — Camouflages tear-trough hollowing without surgery; limited utility for true fat pseudoherniation.

## Sources

- [ISAPS — Practice Resources and Position Statements for Aesthetic Surgery](https://www.isaps.org/medical-professionals/practice-resources/) — International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (accessed 2026-06-29)