Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) in Dubai
Blepharoplasty is surgery for excess eyelid skin and selected fat bulges. Upper eyelid surgery addresses hooding and skin excess; lower eyelid surgery addresses under-eye bags, with skin and eyelid support assessed separately.
In Dubai, Dr Marc-Kevin Le Roux assesses the eyelids together with brow position, the lid–cheek junction and eye comfort. A consultation helps distinguish eyelid skin excess from brow droop, ptosis or other causes of a tired appearance before choosing a treatment.
View Dr Le Roux’s qualifications and publications. For background on possible complications, read the American Society of Plastic Surgeons guide to eyelid surgery risks.
What blepharoplasty can address
- Upper lids: excess skin (dermatochalasis), medial fat pseudo-herniation, hooding that narrows the visual field.
- Lower lids: fat pads (bags), deep tear-trough groove, laxity or fine lines (skin pinch when appropriate).
- Asymmetry between lids; selected functional issues (e.g., visual field obstruction).
Blepharoplasty can be a stand-alone procedure or combined with brow lift, fat transfer, or facelift/neck lift where harmony benefits.
Why choose Dr Marc-Kevin Le Roux
- Maxillofacial precision of the periorbital anatomy (skin–fat–orbicularis–septum–levator–canthal tendons).
- Natural aesthetic: fat preservation/repositioning to avoid hollowing; no “over-pulled” look.
- Tailored technique: upper, lower (transconjunctival or subciliary), canthopexy/canthoplasty as indicated. Extensive international exposure (Seoul/Taipei) informs technique and planning.
- Operating-theatre only: performed in a clinical OR under local with sedation or general anaesthesia for safety and comfort.
Dr Marc-Kevin's planning framework: Periorbital Balance Mapping
Every case is mapped across four checkpoints:
Skin quality • Fat position/volume • Lid support (canthus/orbicularis) • Brow & midface influence.
This avoids over-resection, prevents hollowing, and keeps expressions natural.
Blepharoplasty
Upper Eyelid
- Goal: lighten the lid, re-define the crease, and restore pretarsal show—without changing your character.
- Incision: hidden in the natural upper lid crease.
- Technique: conservative skin (and, if indicated, medial fat) removal; meticulous hemostasis; ptosis evaluation (levator) where relevant.
- When brow ptosis exists, I discuss whether a temporal/brow lift should accompany or precede upper blepharoplasty.
Lower Eyelid
- Transconjunctival approach (scarless on the skin side): preferred for bags in good-quality skin; enables fat preservation or redistribution into the tear trough for a smooth lid–cheek junction.
- Subciliary approach (just under the lashes): selected when skin excess or muscle laxity requires a skin-muscle flap and skin pinch; often paired with canthopexy/canthoplasty to support lid position and reduce ectropion risk.
- Festoon/malar oedema and pronounced midface descent are different entities; they may need adjunctive treatments (midface support, energy-based devices, lymphatic-focused care) rather than lower-lid fat removal alone.
Asian eyelids
I routinely plan Asian upper eyelid procedures for patients who wish to create or refine a natural supratarsal crease while respecting ethnic anatomy (pretarsal platform show, epicanthal fold, preaponeurotic fat). Typical crease design is conservative and personalised; epicanthoplasty can be considered if it serves the patient’s aesthetic and functional goals.
FAQs
What anaesthesia is used for blepharoplasty?
Local or general anaesthesia is selected according to the planned procedure, your health and the plan agreed with the team.
What is recovery like after blepharoplasty?
Swelling, bruising and tightness are common early on. Follow-up visits check healing and, when needed, allow suture removal. Social recovery comes before scar maturation, which takes several months. Follow your instructions for wound care, makeup and activity.
How long do blepharoplasty results last?
Expect brighter, rested eyes with natural blink and crease dynamics. Results typically last many years; ageing continues but with a reset clock. Good skincare, sun protection and well-judged adjuncts (e.g., toxin for crow’s feet, gentle resurfacing) help maintain results.
What are the risks of blepharoplasty?
All surgery carries risks: bleeding, infection, chemosis, dry-eye exacerbation, temporary numbness, asymmetry, visible scarring, transient lagophthalmos; lower-lid surgery carries ectropion risk if support is inadequate (mitigated with canthal support and conservative skin handling). Retrobulbar haematoma is rare but emergent—protocols are in place. We review your specific risk profile during consultation.
Is surgery always required?
Not always. For selected patients, tear-trough filler, botulinum toxin (crow’s feet), skin boosters, or gentle resurfacing can postpone or complement surgery. In consultation, we match the least-invasive option that will genuinely meet your goal.
Upper vs. lower blepharoplasty—can they be done together?
Yes, if it meaningfully improves harmony and recovery planning suits your schedule.
Will I look different?
You should look rested, not “operated”. Fat-preserving techniques and crease design maintain your identity.
Will I have visible scars?
Upper scars sit within the natural crease; lower-lid transconjunctival has no external scar. Subciliary scars if needed usually heal as a fine line under the lashes.
I wear contact lenses—when can I resume?
Use glasses initially and wait for the team’s clearance before wearing contact lenses again. Timing depends on healing and eye comfort; dryness or irritation can delay it. Avoid pulling on the healing eyelids when handling lenses.
Can blepharoplasty improve my vision?
If overhanging upper-lid skin narrows your superior visual field, upper blepharoplasty can help. Formal testing may be needed to document this.
When can I return to work after blepharoplasty?
Plan around two weeks, depending on your job and the procedure. Some people resume quiet work sooner; visual discomfort, dryness or visible bruising may require more time. Public-facing work and working from home have different demands.
When can I exercise after blepharoplasty?
Gentle walking and strenuous exercise have different return points. Hospital advice commonly avoids vigorous exercise for about two weeks. Swimming waits until the wounds have healed sufficiently; the team adapts the plan to the procedure and postoperative review.
Can I fly after blepharoplasty in Dubai?
Plan your stay around postoperative checks and have your surgeon clear your travel plan. Suture removal alone does not establish fitness to fly. Check your airline and travel insurance requirements as well.
Book a consultation
Let’s map your eyelid anatomy and goals, then decide between upper and/or lower blepharoplasty—with techniques tailored to your tissues. If you prefer, we can start conservatively and stage care.
