Europe surgery Hooded eye surgery, also Europe Surgery have been performing hooded eye surgery for many years, with our highly qualified surgeons and surgical teams. The procedure is known as blepharoplasty, which stops drooping and hooded eyelids. Hooded eye surgery is largely a cosmetic surgery, however if the eye lids are drooping heavily, there could also be a vision problem, which would require surgery (normally outpatient surgery) for this reason.
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An eyelid lift, blepharoplasty essentially reshapes the upper & lower eyelid and takes the excess skin and subsequently bagginess away.
When performing the hooded eye surgery, our plastic surgeons at Europe Surgery will expertly take away the excess skin and tissue from the eyelids and resolve the eye muscle issues to ensure the droopy eyelid appearance is resolved. The puffiness and droop will give you a much smoother skin and will dramatically improve the look of your eyes, leading to a more youthful look & feel.
As mentioned above, Blepharoplasty can be both for cosmetic and functional purposes as hooded eyes can often create real world vision impact but also can reduce confidence until the surgery is finished.
During your consultation with Europe Surgery, you will be tested using HFV. This measures the drooping eyelids and their effect on patient’s vision. This will help us understand if the hooded eye surgery is cosmetic or a more functional surgery.
The reason that this determination is important, is the definition of functional hooded eye surgery (if HFC measure vision impediment) you will be covered by insurance. Cosmetic surgery normally is not covered by insurance, but the eyelids (upper or lower, or both) will allow the excess skin and any excess fat to be removed.
The good news is, that Hooded eyelid surgery is typically an outpatient procedure with local anaesthetic, so there is not the recovery issue when needing general anaesthetic.
When you get both eye lids done, the hooded eye procedure normally lasts for approximately an hour. If you only have only one of the surgeries (either the upper or lower) then this is even faster, and you should be finished within around half an hour.
When Europe Surgery surgeons help you with the upper eyelid surgery, an incision is made, and we work with the contours of the specific creases of your skin. Upper blepharoplasty includes fat & tissue removal to complete the hooded eye surgery.
The orbicularis oculi muscle is often a part of the upper eyelids, so taking some of this muscle away during upper eyelid surgery usually makes the lid deeper and give the eyes a sharper appearance. When we look at the lower lids, the Europe surgical team will decide upon making the cut at the lower lash, or the lower eye lid. Either way, depending on our patient, we will ensure the excess fat and skin has been decreased and the correct surgical procedure specific for the patient will be the correct choice for you.
After hooded eye surgery has been completed, we will typically use surgical tape or skin adhesive or various other possibilities.
After Hooded Eye (Eye Lid) Surgery
There is normally some swelling and a little bruising, but these normally only last for a few weeks. You may experience slightly dry eyes directly after the surgery. The vast majority of patients will be clear of any irritation after a few weeks, and these effects are mild. It is advisable not to wear eye makeup directly after surgery, but the Europe Surgery team will be with you all the way, with advice and support and any stiches can be removed after 3 or 4 days normally.
It is prudent not to rub your eyes constantly, after surgery and potentially try to wear sunglasses for a week or so to avoid wind and any irritants.
The Europe surgery patient reviews have been delighted with the results our expert surgeons and team produce and the hooded eye, or eyelid surgery, give you a fantastic look, along with the practical clear vision the procedures bring. Because this is surgery, the effects will last, and the vast majority of our patients will benefit from the surgery for life.
Get in touch with our friendly and expert team to discuss specifics, cost options and organise a free consultation for all hooded eye (Eye Lid) surgeries.
