EYELID SURGERY IN PAPHOS
Blepharoplasty addresses excess upper eyelid skin and can refresh the eye area in a natural-looking way. When heavy upper eyelid skin limits the visual field, surgery may also help functionally.
Because the eyelids protect the eye and contribute to comfortable vision, planning is always both functional and aesthetic. The aim is a natural result that looks rested, not overdone, while respecting eyelid shape, closure, and ocular surface comfort.
Blepharoplasty may help when there is excess upper eyelid skin, a heavy eyelid appearance, or changes that need structural correction. Surgery is planned with the aim of natural-looking refreshment, without an overdone result.
For some patients the main concern is appearance. For others, upper eyelid skin also feels heavy or begins to interfere with the field of vision.
The exact approach depends on the amount of excess upper eyelid skin, the shape of the eyelid crease, and the overall balance of the upper eyelid area. Surgery may involve removal of excess skin and conservative reshaping where needed.
The plan is individualised rather than formulaic, with careful attention to eyelid position, symmetry, and the amount of change that will still look natural.
A consultation allows careful assessment of eyelid position, skin excess, tear film balance, and overall suitability for surgery.
In selected patients, surgery may also help when heavy upper eyelid skin contributes to functional visual obstruction.
Planning includes eyelid position, brow contribution, tear film balance, dry eye history, and the way the lids close and support the ocular surface.
Swelling and bruising are expected early on. Most visible healing usually occurs within 1-2 weeks, while finer refinement continues as tissues settle.
Patients receive clear post-operative guidance and follow-up planning to support safe healing.
For patients with milder laxity, finer lines, or a wish to avoid surgery, non-surgical eyelid tightening may be discussed.
The right choice depends on anatomy, the degree of excess upper eyelid skin, and whether the goal is definitive correction or a less invasive step.
Facial aesthetics
Non-surgical eyelid tightening may be discussed when upper eyelid laxity is milder and the goal is to avoid or postpone surgery.
Wrinkle-relaxing treatments may be more appropriate when the main concern is upper-face expression lines rather than eyelid skin excess.
Facial skin rejuvenation focuses more on texture, tone, hydration, and overall skin quality. PLEXR plasma wrinkle reduction may be discussed for selected superficial lines.
Blepharoplasty assessment focuses on anatomy, eyelid function, dry eye considerations, and whether surgical treatment is the most appropriate option. It also helps clarify whether the goal is functional improvement, cosmetic enhancement, or both.
If you would like to discuss options and choose the most natural approach for you, book a consultation with Valentina Stavrou MD or call our office.