Hooded eye surgery

LoafEater · 2020-06-18T10:40:36+00:00

So I am thinking of having surgery to correct my very hooded eyes. Has anyone had this done? It's a genetic thing, my mums where very hooded too, but obviously as I've got older and everything is sagging anyway, my upper eyelids are really heavy. It makes my eyes feel tired and I think its actually starting to impede my eyesight a bit as they literally sit on my eyelashes. It doesn't look like a big procedure, but I'd love to hear if you've had it done and if it was a success?

augustusglupe · 18/06/2020 11:53

I had a Blepheroplasty in 2016. I’ve always been quite hooded, bit as I got older I was so conscious of it.
My Surgeon actually did a very good job. I’m not going to recommend him, but only because it was a bit painful and the general aftercare a bit poor. But if you saw the before and after I think the end result is good.
He only took away enough skin for it to look natural and overall I’m happy with the result.
He was the only Surgeon I saw though and one piece of advice I’d say Is do your homework. Look at before and after pics, go and see your top 3 surgeons for a consultation, not just one and take your time. I was years deciding whether or not to go ahead with it.
Your GP might be able to help find a good surgeon too.

habibihabibi · 18/06/2020 13:52

Sign up to realself and look at the results photographs and surgeons in your area. I had mine done in Asia where lid surgery is very common amongst locals. I am caucasian but was delighted with both price, procedure and results.

AlexChitChatting · 18/06/2020 14:22

I had upper and lower blapheroplasty at the age of 35, 13 years ago. I did because genetically I had very prominent bags under my eyes. When I went to see the various surgeons I considered, they all said that if you get the bottom done you should get the top done too or afterwards the top will look worse. All the doctors I met with were in Harley street in London. I didn't want to take any gambles with surgery on my face by going to anyone who wasn't highly rated.

I picked a surgeon who has worked on many high-profile people, and the only surgeon who wouldn't put me under - I had local anaesthetic and sedation, much less harsh on your body. The recovery was a breeze and virtually pain free. I have been fairly happy with the result although my bags are now back (I was told from the start that plastic surgery doesn't stop time - it simply turns it back, and that's very true) and I am thinking of getting them done again. And maybe a face lift. I used to say that at 35 I'd start going under the knife but in the end my eyes were all I had done. I just wasn't too bothered by anything else enough to take the time to do all the necessary research and take the time off work (I run a business so time off is at a premium). So what I would say is do it - do your research and do it. It's definitely worth it. I remember the first time after surgery I got into a lift and the overhead light didn't cast a shadow under my bags - I was thrilled!

LilyRose88 · 18/06/2020 14:25

I had upper and lower eyelid surgery along with a mid-face facelift in 2017. I am very happy with the results.

My surgeon doesn't do the procedure without a general anaesthetic but some surgeons will do it with a local. I wouldn't want the procedure with a local as I am a bit squeamish but I do know people who have had it done it that way.

Recovery from the eyelid surgery was very quick. The stitches were removed a couple of days later and the removal was painless. If you would like to have details of my surgeon then do PM me.

IWantT0BreakFree · 18/06/2020 14:29

My aunty had it done. Sounds similar to you really I.e. it's something that runs in the family and she wanted it done for comfort/eyesight reasons. The results are very good and recovery was minimal. It's not a "10 years younger" result and it hasn't in any way dramatically changed her appearance. It's very subtle and the surgeon just removed enough skin to solve the issues that my aunt was having. She is very pleased with it. You can see a slight bit of scarring, but only if you know it's there I think. I doubt anyone else would notice it.

KatharinaRosalie · 18/06/2020 19:05

Yes I had upper lids done about a year ago. Not age related, just hooded, even my 4 year old has the same.
Under local, no pain whatsoever, in and out in 15 min. Was surprised how easy the procedure was. And recovery - looked a bit scary for a few days until the stitches came out, and then for a few weeks were a bit swollen in the mornings, but it went down with a cold compress.

Very happy with the results, now I finally have eyelids and look so much more awake.

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LoafEater · 18/06/2020 19:48

@AlexChitChatting

I had upper and lower blapheroplasty at the age of 35, 13 years ago. I did because genetically I had very prominent bags under my eyes. When I went to see the various surgeons I considered, they all said that if you get the bottom done you should get the top done too or afterwards the top will look worse. All the doctors I met with were in Harley street in London. I didn't want to take any gambles with surgery on my face by going to anyone who wasn't highly rated.

I picked a surgeon who has worked on many high-profile people, and the only surgeon who wouldn't put me under - I had local anaesthetic and sedation, much less harsh on your body. The recovery was a breeze and virtually pain free. I have been fairly happy with the result although my bags are now back (I was told from the start that plastic surgery doesn't stop time - it simply turns it back, and that's very true) and I am thinking of getting them done again. And maybe a face lift. I used to say that at 35 I'd start going under the knife but in the end my eyes were all I had done. I just wasn't too bothered by anything else enough to take the time to do all the necessary research and take the time off work (I run a business so time off is at a premium). So what I would say is do it - do your research and do it. It's definitely worth it. I remember the first time after surgery I got into a lift and the overhead light didn't cast a shadow under my bags - I was thrilled!

Wow thanks for all the advice, really appreciate it.

AlexChitChatting - if you are in London then I might know who you went to as I can only find one surgeon who does it under local.

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WhoWouldHaveThoughtThat · 19/06/2020 10:27

I had upper eye lids done. I was sometimes aware that they were affecting the very edge of my vision. The procedure only took about 15 minutes under local anaesthetic, and a few days for the 'black eyes' to disappear (wore dark gasses) and then returned about three weeks later to have the stitches removed. Not allowed to drive for 24 hours. It cost £2,500 about 18 months ago. Expensive but very happy with the results.

princessTiasmum · 19/06/2020 13:09

LoafEater,if it affects your eyesight you might get it done on the NHS
Last July i had a brow lift, not what you would get as in a cosmetic one really, but i had one eyelid that was affecting my peripheral sight, my opticion suggested i asked about having it corrected on the NHS ,and because i had bells paly a few yeas ago,my left eye had the upper eyelid drooping, not bad enough i thought that help me get it done,
Abyway,i was regerred by my Dr,who applied for fundind and i had it done just 1 year later
The surgeon called it a brow lift because he said it was more that my brow had dropped rather than my eyelid, also it made my eye look smaller thaj=n the right eye
The operation was under anesthetic,and involved no visible stitches
I am absolutely delighted with the result, and can now wear eyeshadow, whereas i couldn't before as it wouldn't have shown

Barkingfuckingdogs · 19/06/2020 13:15

15 minutes? Really? Are you both sure? It's not a 15 minute procedure?

I had it done a year ago under local. Not for the faint hearted. Experiencing the skin on your eyes being cut is no walk in the park. Having the stitches out was excruciating and I turned the air blue! My bruises were a sight to behold too. Worth it all though!!

WhoWouldHaveThoughtThat · 19/06/2020 13:43

@Barkingfuckingdogs Yes definitely 15 minutes, both eyes, upper lids only. One running stitch (whatever that is) across both eye lids, only visible across nose. Bit of a sting light when the stitch was removed. Removal took literally a couple of minutes.

Barkingfuckingdogs · 19/06/2020 13:52

But it takes that long to measure up both eyes, for the surgeon to work out how much skin they're removing etc.

Laundrywoman · 19/06/2020 14:00

I had it done in February under a local anaesthetic.
No problem at all, during or after surgery.
Pain after was minimal and nothing that a couple of
paracetamol could sort out.
Really very pleased with the result.

Laundrywoman · 19/06/2020 14:03

and nothing that paracetamol couldn't* sort out

WhoWouldHaveThoughtThat · 19/06/2020 14:09

Didn't seem to, maybe my eye lids weren't excessive but he lifted the excess skin, draw dotted lines with a felt tip pen, showed my how they would look (approximately) then got a twelve inch knife out (not really) and cut the excess skin. Showed me that in a bowl (wish he hadn't!) put a running stich across both eye lids and that was that. He did say eyes are never symmetrical and so different amounts may be removed from each eyelid. Its probably taken me longer to type this than it did for him to do one eye!

KatharinaRosalie · 19/06/2020 19:54

Yes 15 minutes, I timed it. Well from when I walked into the theatre, they did the measuring and drawing and stuff separately. I don't remember this being traumatic at all, there was some activity around my eyes but didn't feel a thing. Removing stitches was also not painful, just some slight tugging.

If anybody wants to see I have immediately after surgery and 1 day after photos that show the worst of bruising.

Ironmanrocks · 20/06/2020 16:24

Please, I would love to see. I am desperate to have it done but don't want to admit it to anybody else...😳 how long did it take for the bruising to go down? Thank you for this info. X

KatharinaRosalie · 20/06/2020 17:27

Hope they load in the right order. So immediately after surgery, 1 day later and 5 days later

Humphriescushion · 20/06/2020 17:32

That looks great. I wish i had it done years ago - is it too late now? Mid fifties?Mine are very hooded and have been for years. A friend had it done, i would never have know and she did look much younger but very natural.

Ironmanrocks · 20/06/2020 18:05

Crikey all the bruising gone by 5 days??thats incredible!!! You have amazing eyes and eyebrows!! X

XxxSallyMaexxX · 20/06/2020 18:39

Do it you will feel so better for it and its not a big operation as cosmetic surgery go.

Irishprincess · 20/06/2020 18:55

Can I ask what age you all were when you had the procedure? I'm only early 30s but I have hooded eyelids and my mums are very prominent, hers sit on her eyelashes. It's something I'd consider in the future but not sure exactly when

WhoWouldHaveThoughtThat · 20/06/2020 20:06

I was 66, male. I am now 67 and still male - as fortunately although he had a very sharp scalpel he also had a very steady hand)

KatharinaRosalie · 20/06/2020 20:18

I was late 30s. Should have really had it done in my 20s already, as the eyelids made me look older and tired even when I was neither.

Sheeshisthatthetime · 21/06/2020 09:28

Wow, I'm amazed at it being a 15 min procedure under local with no pain!! I need this done.. although it's my under eye bags which are even worse than the lids I think.

@AlexChitChatting - do you mind me asking how much you paid? I have the same problem with horrendous bags- definitely hereditary. Would you be able to give me the details of your surgeon (maybe PM me?- not quite sure how that works on here but still...) I'd love to be pleasantly surprised at the sight of my face in a lift mirror, instead of deeply horrified😱