Eyelid surgery may incur risks that include but are not limited to: haematoma, bruising, swelling, infection, delayed healing, scars of unpredictable quality and position, numbness of the skin, facial weakness secondary to the insult to the facial nerve, asymmetry, an imperfect aesthetic outcome, an unpredictable duration of effect and pain. There is a small risk of a systemic complication such as deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.

With all cosmetic procedures there is a small risk of dissatisfaction with the outcome. We aim to minimise this by carefully evaluating why you want surgery, what you want from surgery and why you are having surgery now.
Most patients are happy with their outcome. Published studies show that on average patients' faces look around 10 years younger. However, there is significant variation and patients with very loose and lax tissues may droop again relatively quickly. Disappointment with the cosmetic result is something we seek to avoid by careful evaluation of your face and meticulous surgery.

The risks are minimised by detailed anatomical knowledge and precise surgery.  Adverse outcome affecting vision is very rare indeed and has not occurred in our practice. Our 'inclusive care' policy is such that if there is a complication or adverse outcome from surgery within the first year then we can provide any further treatment required at no additional cost to you.