Eyelid, Lacrimal, and Facial Surgery
Functional Eyelid and Tear Duct Surgery.
Surgery for eyelids that no longer sit or close correctly, and for tear ducts that no longer drain. This is functional work — it protects the eye surface rather than changing appearance.
At a glance
- In theatre
- 45–90 minutes
- Anaesthetic
- Local or general
- Stay
- Day-stay
- Bruising
- 1–2 weeks
- Driving
- About a week
- Price
- from $6,100
You may be a candidate if
- A constantly watering eye
- Lids turning inward or outward
- Lids that do not fully close at night
- Recurrent infection of the tear sac
Step by step
- 01
Assessment
A full examination with the surgeon who will operate, including scans and measurements. You leave with a written plan and a fixed quote.
- 02
Anaesthetic
Local with sedation for most; general for tear duct bypass.
- 03
The procedure
Either tightening and repositioning the lid, or creating a new drainage route from the tear sac to the nose.
- 04
Review
At one week for suture removal.
Recovery
- Bruising and swelling for one to two weeks
- Sleep propped up for the first few nights
- Ointment to the wound for two weeks
- Nosebleeds can occur after tear duct surgery and usually settle
Also in eyelid, lacrimal, and facial surgery
- from $5,200
Blepharoplasty
Removal of excess upper eyelid skin. Where that skin has dropped far enough to block the upper field of vision, this is a functional operation rather than a cosmetic one.
- from $5,200
Eyelid Lumps and Bumps
Removal and, where needed, biopsy of lumps on the eyelid. Most are harmless cysts; the ones that are not are far better found early.
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