The eyes are one of the places on a person’s body that can very quickly show your age. This is because the skin around the delicate eye area is very thin, so the effects of the sun, aging and lifestyle can quickly cause it to loosen, sag or wrinkle.

The medical term for surgery on the eyelids is blepharoplasty. This involves removing sagging skin, creating a naturally tighter appearance, and giving a much more youthful look. Blepharoplasty is a relatively straightforward cosmetic procedure and can leave you looking years younger. Eyelid surgery will not dramatically alter your appearance. It will tighten your eyelid skin and give a fresher, more youthful look.

Blepharoplasty is best suited for patients in good physical health. While most people who undergo blepharoplasty are older than 35, it is possible to undergo this surgery at a younger age if the appearance of your eyes bothers you, or if you have heavy bags under your eyes.

Eyelid rejuvenation is performed as a day surgery although a short hospital stay may be necessary. Depending on the case the patient may require local or general anaesthetic. Scaring will vary depending on your individual case; however, Dr. Tew will make every effort to keep the scars as minimal as possible.

It is possible to combine blepharoplasty with other procedures, such as a brow lift, to give an overall youthful appearance. Blepharoplasty can successfully treat:

• Loose or sagging skin that creates folds or disturbs the natural contour of the eyes
• Excess fatty deposits that appear as puffiness in the upper eyelids
• Bags under the eyes
• Droopiness of the lower eyelids
• Excess skin and fine wrinkles of the lower eyelid
• Eyelid surgery improves the appearance of the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both, and gives a rejuvenated appearance to the surrounding area of your eyes.

If the excess skin of the upper eyelids obstructs vision, a rebate from Medicare is possible.

To request your initial Eyelid Rejuvenation consultation with Dr. Sawjin Tew, please call (02) 9411 2266 and speak with one of our friendly and knowledgeable team.