Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, removes excess skin and treats puffy fat around the eyes to improve hooded upper lids and under-eye bags, so the eyes can look more rested. It suits adults whose eyelids have changed with age or genetics, and in some cases heavy upper lids that get in the way of vision. At 7 Dimensions Medical Center (7DMC), eyelid surgery is planned and performed by our plastic surgeon, with consultations at our Jumeirah (Umm Suqeim 3) and Al Barsha (Arjan) branches. It starts with a free consultation and a written plan and price.
Blepharoplasty is surgery on the eyelids. With age, eyelid skin stretches, the muscles that support it weaken and fat can push forward. The upper lids can become heavy and hooded, and bags can form under the eyes. The operation removes or repositions this tissue through fine incisions that are placed to sit in natural folds.
Eyelid surgery does not lift a low brow, remove crow's feet or treat dark circles caused by pigment. If your brow has dropped, a brow lift may be part of your plan, and lines around the eyes are often better treated with injections.
| Upper eyelid surgery | Lower eyelid surgery | |
|---|---|---|
| Treats | Hooded, heavy lids and excess skin | Under-eye bags and loose lower lid skin |
| Incision | In the natural crease of the upper lid | Just below the lashes, or inside the lid with no visible scar |
| What is done | Skin, and sometimes a little fat, removed | Fat removed or repositioned to smooth the hollow; skin tightened if needed |
| Recovery | Usually the quicker of the two | Often a little more swelling |
Many people have upper and lower eyelid surgery together, and some combine it with a facelift. Your surgeon will advise what suits your eyes.
Eyelid surgery may suit you if you:
It is not right for you, or needs to wait, if you:
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Talk to our team at Jumeirah or Al Barsha. We will answer your questions and help you choose the right next step.
Your eyes look puffy and bruised at first. Most bruising fades in about 2 weeks, and most swelling settles over 4 to 6 weeks, with the final result usually showing at 3 to 6 months. Upper eyelid results are long-lasting for many people, and lower eyelid surgery is rarely repeated, although the face continues to age. Results vary from person to person.
Typical recovery:
Eyelid surgery is surgery on a delicate area, and it carries risks. Your surgeon will go through them with you in full. They include:
Call the clinic straight away if you have severe pain, sudden swelling or any change in your vision.
The cost of eyelid surgery in Dubai usually ranges from AED 10,000 to AED 30,000, depending on whether upper, lower or both eyelids are treated, the type of anaesthesia and facility and the clinic. Typical ranges: Upper or lower eyelid surgery, AED 10,000 to AED 20,000; Upper and lower eyelid surgery together, AED 15,000 to AED 30,000. These are typical market prices across Dubai clinics, not a 7DMC price list. At 7DMC, your surgeon confirms your exact price in writing at your consultation, before any treatment.
Blepharoplasty is the medical name for eyelid surgery. It removes excess eyelid skin and removes or repositions fat to improve hooded upper lids and under-eye bags.
Upper eyelid surgery removes excess skin from hooded lids through the natural crease. Lower eyelid surgery treats under-eye bags, often through an incision inside the lid or just below the lashes.
It can smooth bags and the shadow they cast, but dark circles caused by pigment or thin skin need a different treatment. Our aesthetic doctors can advise on under-eye fillers and skin treatments.
Stitches usually come out after 5 to 7 days, most people return to desk work in 7 to 10 days, and most bruising fades within about 2 weeks.
Some treatments can tighten the skin around the eyes or lift the brow slightly, but they do not remove excess skin or fat the way surgery does. Your consultation will tell you which approach suits your eyelids.
Consultations for eyelid surgery are available at 7DMC Jumeirah in Umm Suqeim 3 and 7DMC Al Barsha in Arjan, Al Barsha South.
Yes. The first consultation with our plastic surgeon is free, and you leave with a written plan and price.
