Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

Dr Jeremy Hunt FRACS performs upper and lower eyelid lift (blepharoplasty) from his Woollahra Sydney practice, addressing excess upper eyelid skin, under-eye bags, and lower eyelid laxity. Where significant upper eyelid hooding meets Medicare criteria for functional visual field obstruction, rebates may be applicable. Surgery is performed under local anaesthesia with sedation or general anaesthesia depending on the extent of correction required.

Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) at Sydney Plastic Surgery Dr Jeremy Hunt addresses the cosmetic and functional effects of periorbital ageing at the specialist plastic surgery practice of Dr Jeremy Hunt FRACS in Woollahra, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Upper blepharoplasty removes redundant upper eyelid skin and fat that creates a hooded appearance, heaviness, or — in advanced cases — obstructs the superior visual field. Where upper eyelid dermatochalasis significantly impairs vision and meets Medicare criteria, the procedure may attract a Medicare rebate under the applicable item number; a visual fields assessment is typically required to document the functional component. Lower blepharoplasty addresses under-eye bags caused by fat prolapse through weakened orbital septum, and may also address lower eyelid skin laxity and festooning in older patients. Transconjunctival lower blepharoplasty — an approach performed through the inner surface of the lower lid without an external skin incision — is suited to patients with fat prolapse and good lower eyelid skin tone, leaving no visible scar. The transcutaneous approach is used when lower lid skin excision is also required. Eyelid surgery can be performed under local anaesthesia with sedation for isolated lid cases, or under general anaesthesia when combined with facelift, brow lift, or other facial procedures. Recovery involves bruising and swelling for one to two weeks; most patients return to desk work and social activity within ten to fourteen days. Dr Hunt's practice offers eyelid surgery as part of a broader suite of facial rejuvenation procedures including facelift, neck lift, brow lift, and non-surgical skin treatments. Consultations at the Woollahra clinic at 175 Edgecliff Rd are by appointment, with an initial fee of $400 AUD.