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Your eyes are your most important facial feature, and the first thing people notice about you. Rejuvenating eyelid surgery can make you look younger and more alert, so you can go on feeling good about yourself.
Your eyelids also play an essential role in the function of your eyes, so it’s important to keep them working properly, as well as looking good.
Your eye surgeon will determine what sort of surgery is needed based on your presentation and symptoms.
Advantages
- Improvement in the appearance of the eyelids
- Improved ocular surface if eyelid positioning is causing dry eye symptoms.
Eyelid surgery risks include:
- Infection
- Scarring
- Need for further surgery
There are several types of eyelid surgery and oculoplastic procedures:
Blepharoplasty
Suppose you suffer from sagging eyelids or excess skin on your upper or lower eyelids. In that case, blepharoplasty can give you back a fresh, youthful appearance, as well as allowing you to see properly.
We can perform blepharoplasty under local anaesthetic and mild sedation. You’ll be able to go home the same day.
Before blepharoplasty surgery
After blepharoplasty surgery
Ptosis surgery
Drooping upper eyelids, or ptosis, can give the appearance of tiredness. It can also affect your vision, as well as causing eye discomfort. Ptosis surgery is quite straightforward. We can perform the procedure under local anaesthetic. After ptosis surgery, you will look more alert, have a more youthful appearance, and improved eye function.
Before ptosis surgery
After ptosis surgery
Botox®
Eye Institute specialists can administer Botox ® to treat age and stress-related facial lines and wrinkles. It can also treat involuntary eyelid twitches that interfere with your vision. This fast and effective treatment takes only a few minutes, doesn’t require anaesthesia, and the effects last about four months.
Facial fillers
For deeper lines that Botox ® alone cannot treat, facial fillers are an ideal solution. A natural, injectable gel can smooth contours and plump up areas that have sunk inwards. We can perform this simple procedure with the anaesthetic cream, and the effects last between six and 18 months.
Eyelid ectropion, eyelid entropion and misdirected eyelashes
Occasionally, eyelids can turn outward (ectropion), giving your eyes a red-rimmed appearance, or inward (entropion) causing your eyelashes to rub your eyes. Misdirected eyelashes can also grow the wrong way, irritating the eye. Our surgeons can correct these conditions easily, with straightforward procedures carried out under local anaesthetic.
Before ectropion repair surgery
After ectropion repair surgery
Eyelid and facial skin tumours
Your eyelids are one of the most susceptible places on your face for benign, sun-related lumps and skin cancers. But if detected early, we can remove tumours and restore good looks and function to your eyelids. Our oculoplastic surgeons have substantial experience in this type of surgery, so you know you’ll be in safe hands.
Watering eyes
If you suffer from watering eyes caused by poor tear drainage (rather than dry eyes), you may need surgery to correct the problem. Our oculoplastic surgeons will accurately diagnose your condition and recommend appropriate surgery. We typically perform the procedure under local anaesthetic, and you can go home the same day.
Preventing the need for eyelid surgery
Skin tumours, wrinkles, blotchy skin and eyelid ectropion, are largely caused by long-term sun exposure. You can guard against many of the conditions that require eyelid surgery with regular use of sun protection.
Protect yourself by:
- Using sun-block or a UV-blocking moisturiser
- Wearing sunglasses
- Not smoking
- Eating a balanced diet with lots of fresh vegetables
- Drinking plenty of water
- Getting adequate sleep
Each treatment is very successful at improving the appearance of the eyelids and functioning.
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Dr Mantell is a specialist in refractive and cataract surgery. He has restored the vision of thousands of people in his 17-year career.
Dr Watson specialises in treating many aspects of the eye, including the face, eyelids, tear drainage system and the cornea.
Professor Danesh-Meyer is an international authority on glaucoma and neuro-ophthalmology and one of the most highly regarded experts in her field.
Professor Charles McGhee, a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon for 25 years, specialises in corneal diseases and cataract surgery.
Dr Cunningham is a consultant ophthalmologist who specialises in cataract surgery and vitreoretinal surgery.
Dr Hill completed her MBBS at St Georges University of London in 2008, also obtaining an Intercalated BSc from King’s College University, London.
Dr Hadden specialises in vitreoretinal and cataract surgery, including the treatment of intraocular tumours.
Dr Narme Deva is a key opinion leader for Medical retina and Uveitis in New Zealand.
Dr Elizabeth Insull is a New Zealand and UK trained Oculoplastic and Ophthalmic surgeon.
Dr Matheos is an ophthalmologist with subspecialist training in glaucoma and anterior segment surgery, cataract surgery and pterygium surgery.
As part of his ophthalmology specialty training, Dr Dunne gained valuable experience in major centres such as Auckland and Wellington
Dr Meyer is a specialist eye surgeon specialising in cataracts, glaucoma, and corneal diseases and surgeries.
Dr Reeves has advanced training in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma. He offers a variety of laser and surgical treatments, including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.
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Dr Sahoo is a glaucoma, cataract and anterior segment surgeon and a member of the Royal college of Surgeons Glasgow.
Dr Narme Deva is a key opinion leader for Medical retina and Uveitis in New Zealand.
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Dr Watson specialises in treating many aspects of the eye, including the face, eyelids, tear drainage system and the cornea.
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Professor Danesh-Meyer is an international authority on glaucoma and neuro-ophthalmology and one of the most highly regarded experts in her field.
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Professor Charles McGhee, a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon for 25 years, specialises in corneal diseases and cataract surgery.
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Dr Cunningham is a consultant ophthalmologist who specialises in cataract surgery and vitreoretinal surgery.
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Dr Elizabeth Insull is a New Zealand and UK trained Oculoplastic and Ophthalmic surgeon.
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Dr Matheos is an ophthalmologist with subspecialist training in glaucoma and anterior segment surgery, cataract surgery and pterygium surgery.
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Dr. Meyer is a specialist eye surgeon specialising in cataracts, glaucoma, and corneal diseases and surgeries.
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Dr Reeves has advanced training in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma. He offers a variety of laser and surgical treatments, including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.
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Dr Mantell is a specialist in refractive and cataract surgery. He has restored the vision of thousands of people in his 17-year career.
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Dr Hill completed her MBBS at St Georges University of London in 2008, also obtaining an Intercalated BSc from King’s College University, London.
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As part of his ophthalmology specialty training, Dr Dunne gained valuable experience in major centres such as Auckland and Wellington, with a final two years undertaking Medical Retina advanced training based at the Greenlane Eye Clinic in Auckland.
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