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Blepharoplasty — Refreshed, Natural Eyes and Clearer Vision

Upper & lower lids • Functional + cosmetic • Day-care procedure

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This page explains how eyelid surgery is performed at THANC and what recovery looks like. For the full patient guide to techniques, cost, and whether your hooding is affecting your vision, read: Blepharoplasty in Chennai — Cost, Procedure & Recovery →

About Blepharoplasty at THANC

Blepharoplasty corrects heavy, hooded upper eyelids and puffy under-eye bags by conservatively removing or repositioning excess skin, muscle, and orbital fat. At THANC Hospital, our facial plastic surgery team performs both functional eyelid surgery — where drooping skin obstructs vision — and cosmetic rejuvenation, with careful attention to lower-lid support so the eye keeps its natural shape. Ethnic eyelid anatomy is respected to avoid a hollowed or over-operated look.

Who Needs Blepharoplasty?

You may be a candidate if you experience any of the following:

  • Heavy, hooded upper eyelid skin that makes the eyes look tired
  • Upper-lid skin resting on the lashes and obstructing peripheral vision
  • Puffy under-eye bags or persistent lower-lid fullness
  • A tired appearance despite adequate rest
  • Chronic brow strain from constantly lifting the forehead to see
  • Asymmetry between the two eyelids

What to Expect

A clear step-by-step view of your treatment journey at THANC.

  1. 1

    Consultation & Assessment

    Eyelid and tear-film evaluation, lower-lid tone testing, and standardised photographs. Where vision may be obstructed, visual field testing documents functional need. A tailored plan is prepared for upper, lower, or all four lids.

  2. 2

    The Surgery

    Usually performed under local anaesthesia with sedation (general anaesthesia if combined with other procedures). Upper-lid incisions hide in the natural crease; lower-lid work is often done from inside the lid (transconjunctival) leaving no external scar. Fat is repositioned rather than simply removed, and lower-lid support (canthopexy) is added where needed.

  3. 3

    Recovery in Hospital

    A short observation with cold compresses, then same-day discharge. Discomfort is mild — more tightness than pain. Vision may be briefly blurred from protective ointment.

  4. 4

    Follow-up & Healing

    Fine sutures are removed at 5 to 7 days. Bruising fades within 2 weeks, when most patients return to social life. Contact lenses and eye makeup resume at 2 weeks; residual micro-swelling settles over a few months.

Why Chennai Chooses THANC for Blepharoplasty

The eyelids are unforgiving of imprecision. THANC's facial plastic surgery team, working under Dr. Vidhyadharan S, combines microsurgical precision with lower-lid support techniques so results look refreshed and natural — never hollow or pulled.

  • Upper, lower, and combined four-lid blepharoplasty
  • Fat repositioning rather than aggressive removal for a smooth lid-cheek transition
  • Canthopexy / canthoplasty support to prevent lower-lid malposition
  • Functional documentation and insurance pre-authorisation where vision is obstructed
  • Respect for ethnic eyelid anatomy and natural crease height
  • Written, case-specific estimate prepared after consultation

Frequently Asked Questions

Is eyelid surgery painful?
No. The eyelids are fully numbed with local anaesthetic and patients are relaxed with light sedation, so the procedure is pain-free. Afterwards, most people describe mild tightness rather than pain, easily managed with simple analgesics and cold compresses for the first 48 hours.
Will there be visible scars?
Upper-lid incisions sit within the natural eyelid crease and become nearly invisible once healed. When lower-lid bags are addressed from inside the eyelid (the transconjunctival approach), there is no external scar at all.
Can blepharoplasty be covered by insurance?
When upper-lid hooding is documented to obstruct the visual field (with perimetry testing and photographs), the functional portion is often eligible for partial or full insurance reimbursement. Purely cosmetic eyelid surgery is elective and self-funded. Our team helps document and pre-authorise functional cases.
How soon can I return to work?
Most patients feel comfortable returning to desk work within 7 to 10 days once sutures are out and bruising fades. Any faint residual bruising is easily concealed with tinted moisturiser or sunglasses.
Will my eyes look pulled or unnatural?
No. We remove skin and fat conservatively and reinforce lower-lid support so the eye keeps its natural shape. Ethnic eyelid anatomy and natural crease height are respected to avoid a hollowed or 'operated' appearance.
Will THANC provide a personalised estimate for my case?
Yes. After your consultation, our team prepares a written, case-specific estimate based on whether upper, lower, or all four lids are treated and your anaesthesia plan. THANC's rates are consistently lower than prevailing market rates in Chennai while delivering world-class care.

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Blepharoplasty at THANC

  • Upper, lower, and combined four-lid blepharoplasty
  • Fat repositioning rather than aggressive removal for a smooth lid-cheek transition
  • Canthopexy / canthoplasty support to prevent lower-lid malposition
  • Functional documentation and insurance pre-authorisation where vision is obstructed
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