EYELID REJUVENATION
Removing the heavy, hooding skin and excess fat of the upper eyelids through a fine incision hidden in the natural eyelid crease — to uncover your natural eye shape and a brighter, more rested gaze.
THE PROMISE
As we age, the skin and soft tissue around the eyes lose elasticity, and excess skin and fat can gather on the upper eyelids — hooding the eye, crowding the natural crease and sometimes weighing on the field of vision. Upper blepharoplasty, or upper eyelid surgery, removes this excess skin and fat to reduce the heaviness and restore a more open, rested eye.
The procedure is performed through an incision placed along the natural crease of the upper eyelid, so the fine scar settles into the eyelid fold and becomes barely perceptible once healed. It is carried out under local anaesthesia, in an outpatient setting, and usually takes around 30 minutes.
FROM INSTAGRAM
Short videos Dr Karatzias has shared on Instagram.
Upper blepharoplasty — marking, before, the operation and after
Upper blepharoplasty — before, the operation, after and after 3 weeks
Blepharoplasty refresh — eyelid marking and the instruments laid out for the operation
No more tired eyes — a blepharoplasty story from the clinic
What you need to know about blepharoplasty
Dr. Karatzias on healing days after an upper blepharoplasty — the swelling and the incision starting to fade
Upper lid blepharoplasty — 6 days post-op, suture removal
Suture removal 10 days after brow lift and upper blepharoplasty, with healing progressing beautifully
Through the upper-eyelid crease incision, Dr. Karatzias removes the excess, loose skin and, where needed, a small amount of fat, then closes the incision with fine sutures hidden in the natural fold. The aim is a natural, refreshed result that opens up the eye without changing its character. Upper blepharoplasty is frequently combined with a brow lift, when a heavy brow contributes to the hooding, and with fat transfer or SVF to restore lost volume around the eye.
AT A GLANCE
PROCEDURE TIME
30 minutes
ANAESTHESIA
Local anaesthesia
DISCOMFORT
Mild discomfort
RECOVERY TIME
1 week
VISIBLE RESULTS
About 4 weeks
FINAL RESULT
At 3 months
HOW LONG IT LASTS
15 years
Most patients are ready to return to work within about five to seven days. You may begin reading after two to three days, and the use of contact lenses can usually be resumed after about two weeks, upon reevaluation by the doctor. Some swelling and bruising around the eyes is normal in the first days and settles gradually, and strenuous activity and alcohol are best avoided for the first few weeks. We use the most advanced surgical technology, disposables and techniques to maximise your results and diminish the length of your recovery period. To reduce risks and maintain your result for as long as possible, we recommend that you refrain from smoking for a minimum of six weeks before surgery and throughout your recovery period.
Upper blepharoplasty is well suited to individuals with heavy, drooping upper eyelids or hooded eyes, where excess upper-lid skin makes the eyes look tired or obscures the natural crease. When a low brow is part of the picture, it is often combined with a brow lift for a balanced result.
To determine if this procedure is right for you, please schedule a consultation with Dr. Karatzias. During the consultation, your concerns will be discussed in depth and the best surgical or non-surgical solution will be determined, always having your trepidations and expectations in mind.
To see if you are a candidate for this procedure or if you wish to learn more details about it, please complete our online consultation form or call us at +357 22 275522.
BEFORE & AFTER CASES
Results vary from person to person.
Will my eyes still look like me, just more rested?
That is the aim. Removing the excess upper-lid skin opens the eye and lifts the heaviness, so you look more awake and rested rather than altered — the natural shape and character of your eyes are kept, not changed.
Will I have a visible scar?
Usually not. The incision is placed along the natural crease of the upper eyelid, so the fine line settles into the fold and becomes barely perceptible once healed. With the eye open it is typically hidden within the crease.
Does it hurt, and what will the bruising and swelling be like?
Most people describe tightness and mild tenderness rather than real pain, managed with simple pain relief. Some swelling and bruising around the eyes is normal in the first days and settles gradually; cool compresses and keeping your head slightly raised in the early days help it along.
How much time off should I plan for?
Most patients are ready to return to work within about five to seven days. Reading can usually start after two to three days, while contact lenses are typically resumed after around two weeks once the doctor has reassessed you. Strenuous activity and alcohol are best avoided for the first few weeks.
How long do the results last?
They are long-lasting. The excess skin that is removed does not come back, so the more open, rested look generally holds for many years. Your eyes continue to age naturally over time, but the great majority of people need only one upper blepharoplasty.
Can it be combined with another procedure in the same session?
Often, yes. When a heavy or low brow adds to the hooding, upper blepharoplasty is frequently paired with a brow lift, and fat transfer or SVF can restore lost volume around the eye. Whether to combine, and what suits you, is decided together at your consultation with Dr. Karatzias.
RELATED PROCEDURES
Treating under-eye bags, puffiness and hollows by repositioning or removing the lower-lid fat pads and tightening loose skin.
Lifting a low or heavy brow through a fine incision along the eyebrow — a natural partner when a heavy brow adds to upper-lid hooding.
Restoring lost volume around the eye and midface with your own fat for a softer, more rested result.
Book a consultation with Dr. Karatzias to discuss whether upper blepharoplasty is right for your goals. In-person in Cyprus.
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