Why people consider it
What are the benefits?
- Often considered for heavy upper lids or fullness under the eye
- Can be upper lids, lower lids, or both
- Usually a day-case procedure
Often considered in the situations above. A consultation is the place to talk about the result you have in mind, and whether this procedure is a sensible way there. Nothing is offered until that conversation has happened. Individual results vary.
Upper lids, lower lids, or both. Most cases are day surgery under local anaesthetic with sedation, or under general anaesthetic if you prefer. An overnight stay is arranged when it is kinder.
It is a small operation with a large effect on how tired you look in photographs — and in the mirror at eight in the morning. If the lid is blocking sight, that belongs with the eye surgeons, in the same building.
Eyelid surgery is sometimes combined with a facelift in the same surgical session.
The stay
What is included
The fee is discussed at consultation, and is not shown on this page. It covers the items below.
- Pre-operative assessment at the Hospital
- The procedure in the Hospital’s own theatres
- A single-occupancy room for your stay
- On-site aftercare — reviews at around 7 days, 6 weeks and 12 weeks
- Follow-up with the operating consultant
From enquiry to aftercare
The patient journey
- 01
Enquiry
Complete the enquiry form. Free, and with no obligation.
- 02
Consultation
In-person at the Hospital, or via video consultation. With either option, you speak directly with the surgeon who will perform your surgery.
- 03
Pre-operative assessment
At the Hospital, not a rented room in someone else’s facility.
- 04
Day of Surgery
Your own private patient room on our ward, and surgery in our own Operating Theatre Department.
- 05
Standard Aftercare
Here. On-site. In the same building where you had your surgery.
Questions
Eyelid Surgery, answered
How long does eyelid surgery take?
Typically 1–2 hours
Will I stay overnight?
Usually day case
How long off work?
Typically 7–14 days
When can I exercise?
Typically 2–3 weeks
Will there be scars?
Usually in the natural crease of the lid. Discussed in consultation.
When will it look settled?
Typically 6–12 weeks
How much does it cost?
The fee is discussed at consultation, and is not shown on this website.
Who will I meet?
The consultant who would operate. Independent consultants operate here. You are not seen by a salesperson.
Where does aftercare happen?
On site, at the Alexandra in Chesterfield. Reviews at around 7 days, 6 weeks and 12 weeks, with the operating consultant.
Also worth knowing
- Upper, lower, or both lids
- Often a day-case procedure
- Cooling, rest, and a week of quiet social plans
Figures above are typical, not a guarantee. Individual results vary. A consultation is required before any treatment is offered. Aftercare is provided on-site at the Alexandra in Chesterfield.
