Overview

As we grow older, fat and excess skin can begin to accumulate around the eyes. This results in the appearance of droopy, baggy eyelids. Eyelid surgery provides a solution by removing fat, along with excess skin and muscle that is found around the eyes. Eyelid surgery can involve either the upper, lower eyelid, or both. Not only can this procedure help enhance your appearance by making you look more youthful and refreshed, in some cases, eyelid surgery can remove obstruction and create clearer vision.

Upper blepharoplasty
Expected Out of Pocket Expenses: Approx $2,500 if insured (check with your insurer), uninsured - $6,000. These ranges include the surgeon's fee, anaesthetist's fee and hospital costs. You may also be eligible for the Government's modest tax rebate on medical expenses in your annual tax return.
Procedure: under General Anaesthetic in hospital
Hospital Stay: Day only
Recovery: Sutures for 5 days and bruising and swelling for two weeks
Medicare Rebate:
• Conditional (eyelids must be sitting on the eyelashes)
Item Number: 45617 x2
Special Note: patients often combine this procedure with a browlift to obtain more dramatic results.

Lower blephroplastry
Costs: Approx $6,000. This includes the surgeon's fee, anaesthetist's fee and hospital costs.
Procedure Performed: under General Anaesthetic in hospital
Hospital Stay: Day only
Recovery: Sutures for 5 days and bruising and swelling for two weeks
Medicare Rebate: No

For more information on each of these individual procedures, please see more information below.

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Upper eyelid surgery

Upper eyelid surgery, or upper blepharoplasty, can help , can help freshen and revitalise your face by reducing the appearance of heavy, sagging upper eyelids and associated puffiness. In some individuals, the upper eyelid skin becomes so baggy and excessive, that vision itself starts to be impaired. These people benefit functionally, as well as cosmetically, from upper eyelid rejuvenation.

For more information on this procedure, please see our narrated 3D Animation below. The Animation takes a few moments to upload so please be patient as it is worth the short delay. You can also print a copy of the procedure summary while in the Animation menu.

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Lower eyelid surgery

Lower eyelid surgery, or lower blepharoplasty, can freshen and revitalise your face by reducing the appearance of heavy and sagging eyelids, wrinkles, puffiness, bags and hollowness under the eyes.

There are several options for lower eyelid surgery. The ‘Inside' approach involves no external scars and is useful for removing excess fat from the lower eyelid. Alternatively, the ‘Outside' approach involves a well-hidden incision just below the eyelash margin and is useful when there is also excess skin involved.

Sometimes, a mid-face lift is also an alternative for those who want to rejuvenate the appearance of the lower eyelid and cheek area. Dr Moncrieff will help you decide which procedure is best for you during your consultation.

For more information on this procedure, please see our narrated 3D Animations below (for both the Inside and Outside techniques). The Animation takes a few moments to upload so please be patient as it is worth the short delay. You can also print a copy of the procedure summary while in the Animation menu.

Lower eyelid - Inside technique

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Lower eyelid - Outside technique

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