Eyelid

As we age, sagging of the upper eyelids and skin excess creates a tired, sad or concerned appearance. The eyes frequently appearing smaller.

A blepharoplasty removes excess skin of the upper eyelid. The eyes are brighter. There is a freshness and enhanced youthfulness without appearing obvious or ‘done’. Facial balance and aesthetics are restored as the eyes regain their prominence and priority in the face.

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What is more remarkable is that this is a surgical procedure performed in an hour, under local anesthesia, with a relatively short recovery period.

What is more remarkable is that this is a surgical procedure performed in an hour, under local anesthesia, with a relatively short recovery period.

  • Dear Stuart, A little thank you

    Dear Stuart, A little thank you

    Dear Stuart, A little thank you for making “facing” the fifties so much more enjoyable. Thank you so very much.

    Dear Stuart, A little thank you for making “facing” the fifties so much more enjoyable. Thank you so very much.

  • Thank you for your professionalism and warm heart

    Thank you for your professionalism and warm heart

    Dear Dr Geldenhuys, Just a note to commend you on your work. Both you and Lynne are an amazing team and you managed to turn a somewhat scary procedure (for me) into a very positive experience. Thank...Read More

    Dear Dr Geldenhuys, Just a note to commend you on your work. Both you and Lynne are an amazing team and you managed to turn a somewhat scary procedure (for me) into a very positive experience. Thank...Read More

  • I was feeling so vulnerable

    I was feeling so vulnerable

    Stuart thank you so very very much. My self esteem is restored and I feel much happier, younger and more positive. I am truly grateful for your skill and the immense pains you went to to give me the...Read More

    Stuart thank you so very very much. My self esteem is restored and I feel much happier, younger and more positive. I am truly grateful for your skill and the immense pains you went to to give me the...Read More

  • Thank you for your share in my new eyes

    Thank you for your share in my new eyes

    A huge, big thank you for your share in my new eyes. Thank you also for your friendliness always, for helping me work through all those papers right in the beginning and for always accommodating me...Read More

    A huge, big thank you for your share in my new eyes. Thank you also for your friendliness always, for helping me work through all those papers right in the beginning and for always accommodating me...Read More

  • Magician, magician, magician!!!!

    Magician, magician, magician!!!!

    Thank you, Stuart, so very much for my new eyes and the “reconstruction” of my once hollowed-out cheeks!!! A new lease on life at such a late stage does indeed make me feel...Read More

    Thank you, Stuart, so very much for my new eyes and the “reconstruction” of my once hollowed-out cheeks!!! A new lease on life at such a late stage does indeed make me feel...Read More

    FAQ

    • Is this a painful operation?

      Although patients may experience some discomfort, most have no significant pain.

      Although patients may experience some discomfort, most have no significant pain.

    • How long is the recovery?

      Bruising and swelling is quite variable but most patients will be able to resume their normal schedule within 10 -14 days without obvious signs of surgery. Return to light exercise can commence after 2 weeks.

      Bruising and swelling is quite variable but most patients will be able to resume their normal schedule within 10 -14 days without obvious signs of surgery. Return to light exercise can commence after 2 weeks.

    • Do I need general anesthesia?

      No, in all cases local anesthesia is used. Most patients will have a ‘pre-med’ (dormicum) and further light sedation is available for the more anxious patient.

      No, in all cases local anesthesia is used. Most patients will have a ‘pre-med’ (dormicum) and further light sedation is available for the more anxious patient.

    • How long is the surgery?

      What is more remarkable is that this is a surgical procedure performed in an hour

      What is more remarkable is that this is a surgical procedure performed in an hour