Blepharoplasty
Restore a brighter, more youthful look with world-class eyelid surgery in London, performed by Professor Ali Ghanem and his team at Cranley Clinic, Wimpole Street. Our blepharoplasty procedures are tailored to your natural anatomy, helping you achieve a rested, open-eyed appearance that enhances, not alters your unique character.
Return to Work Often within 5-7 days (desk-based)
Blepharoplasty Overview
Blepharoplasty, often referred to as eyelid surgery or an eye lift, is a bespoke cosmetic procedure designed to refine the delicate contours around the eyes. It works by removing excess skin, redistributing or repositioning fat, and subtly tightening the surrounding tissues. The goal is to restore brightness and definition to the upper and lower eyelids, reducing puffiness, sagging, and tiredness.
Rather than changing your facial expression, blepharoplasty at Cranley Clinic aims to relieve heaviness, smooth the lid–cheek junction, and bring balance to the face so your eyes appear open, alert, and composed. Every procedure is precisely tailored to your anatomy and the natural movement of your features. Scars are placed discreetly to ensure your results appear harmonious, natural in person, refreshed on camera, and refined under any light.
Patients often choose blepharoplasty to address concerns such as drooping upper eyelids, under-eye bags, or hooded skin that can obscure the natural crease or even affect vision. With meticulous planning and artistry, we aim to deliver results that restore confidence and vitality while preserving the character of your gaze.
Types of Eyelid Surgery
Upper Blepharoplasty
Treats upper-lid hooding and heaviness by removing redundant skin and refining small fat pads through an incision hidden in the natural crease.
Lower Blepharoplasty
Targets under-eye bags and puffiness by removing or repositioning fat and tightening skin. The incision is typically hidden just below the lower lash line or inside the eyelid (transconjunctival approach).
Upper & Lower Blepharoplasty (Combined)
Combines both procedures in a single session to rejuvenate the entire eye area, addressing both upper lid drooping and lower eye puffiness for a comprehensive result.
The Cranley Process
Consultation & Planning
Your journey begins with a private appointment with a consultant doctor. We discuss your goals, assess candidacy and design a bespoke plan. You’ll then be booked with the recommended surgeon whose expertise best fits your anatomy and objectives.
Pre-Operative Preparation
You’ll receive a concise guide covering simple steps before and after your procedure. Your coordinator manages scheduling and is on hand for any questions.
The Procedure
Blepharoplasty here is performed under local anaesthetic. The approach is precise and measured, focusing on elegant refinement of the eyelids. Most procedures take around 60-120 minutes, and you leave the clinic the same day.
Aftercare Guidance
Our team follows you closely with planned check-ins and tailored aftercare. Most patients are comfortable returning to desk-based routines within about a week, with continued refinement over the following weeks. Your results are designed to look natural in person and on camera.
Recovery Timeline
A simple overview of what most patients experience:
- Day 0: Procedure under local anaesthetic; home the same day.
- Week 1: Review and stitch removal if applicable; many resume light, desk-based work.
- Week 2: Confidence for social settings typically returns for most patients.
- Weeks 3–12: Definition settles and results continue to refine.
Your team will advise on activity, skincare and make-up so you feel comfortable at every stage.
have a question?
Quick answers to questions you may have
Will I be awake?
Yes. At The Cranley Clinic, blepharoplasty is performed under local anaesthetic only. You’ll feel pressure and movement rather than pain, and we can pause to keep you comfortable throughout.
How long does surgery take and do I go home the same day?
Most procedures take around 60–150 minutes depending on whether upper, lower or both lids are treated. It’s a day-case procedure, so you go home the same day. Upper eyelid surgery is commonly about an hour in experienced hands.
Where are the incisions and scars?
For upper lids, the incision sits in the natural crease. For lower lids, the approach is either just beneath the lash line (subciliary) or inside the lid (transconjunctival) when skin tightening isn’t required. Scars are placed with discretion and typically refine well.
What is the typical recovery timeline?
Most people feel presentable for desk-based work in 5–7 days. Visible swelling and bruising generally settle over 1–2 weeks, with definition refining across 3–12 weeks.
Will my eye shape change?
The intention is a fresher, rested look that preserves your character. Technique focuses on relieving heaviness and smoothing contours rather than altering your natural expression.
Will it help my vision?
Where excess upper-lid skin is physically overhanging and narrowing the upper field of vision, patients may notice a functional improvement once this is relieved. Your consultant will advise case-by-case after examination.
How long do the results last?
While ageing continues naturally, improvements in eyelid contour are typically long-standing. Upper-lid results often endure for many years.
