If your upper eyelids are doing more drooping than lifting — sliding into your lashes, stealing the edges of your vision, or just giving you that ‘are you tired?’ look — upper eyelid blepharoplasty (also known as upper eyelid surgery) might be exactly what you’ve been searching for.
Upper blepharoplasty is performed to remove excess skin, improve the field of vision and restore a natural upper eyelid contour — helping you look more rested without changing your natural features.
At Your Eyelids, upper blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin, and in some cases a small amount of muscle and fat, from the upper eyelids. Typically recommended to treat baggy upper eyelids, to give you back peripheral vision and to reshape the eyelid with a fresher, smoother contour.
It’s a procedure to trim away excess that is serving you no purpose and achieve a brighter, rested eye contour, but an eye contour that remains undeniably you. Most of your patients comment they now look ‘a better version of myself – more rested, lighter and confident.
If you’re looking for the best Blepharoplasty South Africa has to offer, we’ve got you. You’ll chat to your surgeon beforehand to go over your goals, concerns, and medical history. On the day of the procedure, you’ll either be given a local anaesthetic with a sedative (a lovely combo that helps you nap through the whole thing) or general anaesthetic if needed. The incision? It’s carefully placed in the natural crease of your eyelid, so once it heals, it’s almost invisible. From there, your surgeon will remove the extra skin and tissue, then close everything up neatly.
Expect a little swelling and bruising for the first week or two (bring the big sunglasses — you’ve earned them). Most people are back to normal activities after a week, with full healing happening gradually over the next few weeks.
To help you know exactly what to expect, here is a quick day-by-day roadmap:
The final results? A lifted, more open look that still feels entirely like you, just a little more awake. And the results tend to stick around for years.
Like any surgery, there are small risks involved — things like scarring, infection, or dry eyes. But when your procedure is done by a highly experienced oculoplastic surgeon (like the ones at ALCHIMIA Clinic), those risks are minimal and carefully managed. You’re in excellent hands.
Our team — Dr. Leandri Linde, Dr. Hamzah Mustak, and Dr. Lionel Jedeikin — are some of Cape Town’s most trusted names in oculoplastic and aesthetic eye surgery. This is their craft. Their speciality. Their art.
Procedures are performed by experienced oculoplastic surgeons specialising in eyelid surgery and functional eye rejuvenation.
Patients travel from throughout South Africa for upper blepharoplasty in Cape Town performed by our specialist team. It’ll be thoughtfully tailored to your face, your goals, and your comfort. No cookie-cutter results. No overly dramatic changes. Just careful, precise enhancement that lets your natural features shine.
During your consultation, we’ll explain everything you need to know about your procedure, including pricing, expected results, recovery time, and the treatment process. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask any questions and discuss your concerns with our team.
We believe you should have clear information before making a decision. Our team is here to provide honest guidance and help you understand your treatment options and the next steps.
The above lady underwent upper blepharoplasty / (Droopy Ptosis) eyelid correction. Eyelid Ptosis Repair corrects drooping of the upper eyelid, which can obstruct vision, cause eye strain, and affect appearance. The procedure tightens or repositions the eyelid muscles, restoring proper function and improving vision and symmetry. Recovery is straightforward, offering enhanced vision, comfort, and a rejuvenated appearance for those affected by ptosis.
Preoperative upper blepharoplasty
Conservative blepharoplasty and ptosis repair in a dry eye patient. She had no exacerbated symptoms post-operatively and greatly improved visual quality and cosmesis.
One week post-operative outcome of a patient who underwent a blepharoplasty and ptosis repair. The patient reported improved social interaction and work associations as her “tired-appearance” resolved.
Advanced age-related lid drooping and orbit hollowing is treated surgically for improved cosmesis and visual function.
The upper lids should be a few millimetres above the black part of the eye. This patient had improved vision after her blepharoplasty and ptosis repairs.
Lid drooping adds to the aged appearance of the eyes. Lifting the lids with minimally invasive techniques and adding volume shows marked improvement. Please note: this procedure was in combination with Prof Mustak
Swelling and bruising from lid surgery settles mostly after the first week or two after surgery, as seen in this photo.
Upper sulcus hollowing greatly amplifies the aged, tired appearance, and will be worsened by performing a blepharoplasty. This patient received a combination technique which gives a marked improvement one week after surgery, not only in lid height but also in volume which rejuvenated her natural features.
Men often opt for “less is more”. A generous blepharoplasty, even without a brow lift, still gives a dramatic effect to the eye area.
Blepharoplasty is a surgery where excess droopy skin is excised from the upper lids. This can be further enhanced with botox and filler in the surrounding areas.
Upper lid surgery gives almost instant improvement in cosmesis and function for most patients.
One week after blepharoplasty and ptosis repair.
Six weeks after blepharoplasties.
Two weeks after blepharoplasty and ptosis repair.
Male features should be respected and not feminised by surgery. Satisfactory improvement can be seen where tired and sad features are changed to a rejuvenated masculine look.
Six weeks after blepharoplasty and ptosis repairs. The incision is well hidden in the lid crease, and the patient has improved symmetry and cosmesis.