Eyelids (Blepharoplasty)

Creating more youthful eyelids is very rewarding.

Changes around our eyes are where some of the earliest signs of ageing are noticed. It is where we look when we interact with other people. Following surgery many people comment that their eyes look more open and feel less heavy. Often they will notice their peripheral vision has improved.

Hooded eyelids can hide the skin above the eyelashes. This can be readily be improved with blepharoplasty surgery. Charles Davis has a lot of experience with eyelid surgery and does over 100 cases every year. Most cases can be done under local anaesthetic as a daystay procedure.

The improvement to the eyelid appearance from side on is especially rewarding. Visualising the so called “supra tarsal” skin above the eyelashes from this angle looks much more youthful.

When the upper eyelid skin starts to sit on the eyelashes, many people subconsciously raise their brows. Chronic strain of the frontalis muscle that raises the brow causes headaches that fade away after surgery.

Mr Davis is again accepting some new referrals for lower eyelid blepharoplasty.

Frequently asked questions

Mr Davis does upper blepharoplasty for a fixed cost. The current cost is $4750 when done under local anaesthetic as almost all cases are.

The quoted cost for surgery covers everything including theatre fees, consumables and all the follow up for dressings and checks in the first year after surgery. This cost includes GST. Mr Davis is happy to review photos of eyelids to give the most accurate cost estimate ahead of a consultation.

If surgery requires a general anaesthetic, an up-to-date estimate is given after a consultation however we would be happy to give you an estimate of the likely range of costs based on recent cases before a consultation.

Some insurance companies will contribute to the cost of surgery if it can be demonstrated that you have visual field obstruction as a result of excess eyelid skin. You should check what your policy allows.