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Why Research Matters Before Choosing Your Eyelid Surgeon

Nikita’s eye before the bleph (L) and six days after the surgery (R)


A recent BBC investigation heard from women left with open wounds, infections and eyes that would not close after cheap eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), often booked abroad after seeing it on social media.

Eyelid surgery is real surgery on a delicate structure that protects your eye. Before booking, check who will operate, what training they have and who will look after you afterwards. A very low price often means shortcuts.

Oculoplastic surgeons are ophthalmologists with additional specialist training in eyelid surgery. They assess how your eyelids work, not just how they look, and are often the surgeons asked to repair problems when surgery goes wrong.

If you are considering eyelid surgery, take your time and choose a specialist. Read the full BBC article here.


For more information about Eyelid surgery, request an appointment here

Images credited to original BBC article