AESTHETIC MEDICAL CLINIC

Upper Lid Blepharoplasty

In his accredited surgical facility, Simon Lee now offers a wide range of procedures under local anaesthetic in the clinics own accredited minor operating theatre

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After many years of performing upper and lower eye lid blepharoplasty my patients now often ask for this to be performed under local anaesthetic. It is straight forward to do this for the upper eyelid but more difficult with the lower.

I perform the procedure as an outpatient in my own operating theatre so there is no need to visit a hospital and no need to have a general anaesthetic. You will only need to visit for a couple of hours on the day of surgery and most patients are suture free and applying make-up after 10 days.

I first draw on the skin and plan exactly how much skin and soft tissue needs to be removed. I then inject the local anaesthetic and perform the operation. This is all done without a general anaesthetic and without sedation. You will be fully conscious although I do give a very small dose of diazepam as a pre-med. This maintains consciousness but reduces anxiety. My team will look after you from start to finish.

Lower lid blepharoplasty

I perform many different types of lower lid blepharoplasty. All consider the shape, fat content and both the quality and quantity of skin on the lid. Associated features of the lid must also be considered such as malar bags and festoons, although these really must also be considered in conjunction with the mid face. People have different degrees of bony support to the lower lid and different structural integrity. All these factors should be considered when planning lower eye lid rejuvenation. If surgery is required then scars are usually hidden on the inside of the eye lid or just under the lash line.

Some forms of lower lid blepharoplasty can be performed under local anaesthetic, and some non-surgical procedures can also be very successful to correct some features. A full assessment and comprehensive understanding of your goals is required to decide what form of rejuvenation will suit you best.