What Is Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)?
- Blepharoplasty, also called eyelid surgery or an eyelid lift, treats selected excess skin and fat in the upper eyelids, lower eyelids or both.
- Upper and lower eyelids are assessed separately because hooded upper-lid skin, under-eye bags, tear-trough hollowing and dark circles have different causes and may require different treatment plans.
Benefits of Blepharoplasty
- Less upper-lid hooding when excess eyelid skin is the cause.
- Smoother selected under-eye contours through conservative fat treatment.
- Long-lasting contour changes tailored to your features, with natural ageing continuing over time.
Blepharoplasty Transformation in Dubai
Results
Results develop as swelling settles. Upper and lower eyelids have different starting anatomy, and healing varies. Eyelid closure, lid position and eye comfort remain important during follow-up.
Your Blepharoplasty Procedure in Dubai
Key facts about blepharoplasty with Dr. Bouraoui Kotti:
- Procedure type: Surgery on the upper eyelids, lower eyelids or both, according to the assessment.
- Surgery duration: Depends on the areas treated and any combined procedures; discussed during consultation.
- Recovery: Follow-up monitors swelling, bruising, dryness, eyelid closure and lid position. Return to work, contact lenses and exercise depends on individual healing.
- Anaesthesia: The plan is selected according to the procedure and medical assessment.
Am I a Good Candidate for Blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty can address excess upper-eyelid skin, selected eyelid fat deposits, structural under-eye bags and certain lower-lid skin concerns. It does not automatically correct eyebrow descent, true eyelid ptosis, pigmentation, crow's feet or cheek-volume loss. Dr. Bouraoui Kotti assesses the upper lids, lower-lid tone, tear troughs, eyelid closure and eye-surface health before recommending surgery or an alternative.
If your concern involves a low eyebrow, explore brow lift for heavy hooded lids and discuss how brow position affects the treatment plan.
For concerns involving cheek position and the transition below the lower eyelid, see the midface lift for the lower lid-cheek transition guide before discussing the treatment scope.
Types of Blepharoplasty | Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery
The technique depends on eyelid anatomy, skin excess, fat distribution and eye health.
| Eyelid surgery technique | Target concern | Incision placement |
|---|---|---|
Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty | Prominent fat pads with little or no skin excess | Inside the lower eyelid, with no external skin scar |
Subciliary Lower Blepharoplasty | Fat-pad treatment with selected skin correction or additional lower-lid access | Immediately below the lash line |
Upper Blepharoplasty | Selected excess hooded upper-eyelid skin | Natural upper-eyelid crease |
Dr. Bouraoui Kotti assesses each eyelid separately to recommend an appropriate approach.
Cost of Blepharoplasty in Dubai
Every procedure is uniquely tailored to your anatomy and goals. Costs depend on the surgical approach, complexity, anaesthesia, facility requirements, and any combined procedures.
Your personalised quotation is provided after an initial consultation with Dr. Bouraoui Kotti.
Eyelid Surgery Before and After | Blepharoplasty
Review the clinical before-and-after images shown below. Each case is individual; anatomy, treatment planning and healing response influence the result.
Why Choose Dr. Kotti
Your goals deserve expert care and a personal approach. Dr. Bouraoui Kotti is an EBOPRAS-certified Consultant Plastic Surgeon (MD, PhD) with over 20 years of international experience, practising at Seline Clinic in Dubai. His approach puts your priorities at the heart of your treatment:
- Personalised consultations that give you space to ask questions and understand your options
- Individual treatment planning focused on natural-looking balance and your goals
- Careful surgical planning with attention to your anatomy, safety and realistic expectations
- Clear recovery guidance and attentive support after your procedure
