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Leading consultant Paul Banwell offers Blepharoplasty surgery at his London clinic for patients wanting to aesthetically augment their eyelids, and the eye region of the face.
Upper Blepharoplasty surgery is one the most common procedures that Mr Banwell performs and it is associated with high patient satisfaction, a rapid recovery period and excellent results.
Mr Banwell is one of the UK’s leading plastic surgeons and a specialist oculoplastic surgeon. In your initial consultation he will discuss your aims and objectives with you – we believe in a bespoke approach to all aesthetic eyelid surgery and facial plastic surgery.
Get in touch today to book a Blepharoplasty consultation at Mr Banwell’s clinic.
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The aim of blepharoplasty eyelid surgery, or reconstructive eyelid surgery, is to provide a fresh and more youthful appearance to the upper and lower eyelids of male and female patients.
It is an aesthetic surgery that assists in improving drooping eyelids, saggy upper eyelid skin, and can remove redundant upper eyelid skin and fatty tissue that may be obscuring vision. In lower eyelid blepharoplasty surgery, we are able to tighten any laxity of the lower eyelid, remove eye bags and remove any excess skin.
Droopy eyelid surgery, or ptosis surgery is also available. Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty is another type of lower eyelid surgery that is often prescribed.
For most patients, cosmetic eyelid surgery is usually performed under general aesthetic, although the option of local anaesthetic is there for those who are not squeamish.
Upper eyelid surgery takes an ellipse of skin, or muscle, or underlying fat which is then excised by an external means of incision before being stitched back together. For lower eyelid blepharoplasty surgery, the skin is lifted from lid by the surgeon so that excess fat may be removed.
Following lifting, the skin elasticity is re-draped and the appropriate amount of excess skin removed. Any eyelid laxity within the upper lids or lower lid can be corrected by a tightening procedure (canthopexy).
The recovery period is fairly straightforward although swelling can sometimes persist for some weeks (more so with lower blepharoplasty procedure.) After your reconstructive surgery is recommended to sleep on your back on pillows and to avoid bending and lifting. We also recommend using witch-hazel eye pads to help reduce swelling and bruising; as the eyes may be sensitive after such operations and surgical procedures. Wearing sunglasses indoors and out may help reduce sensitivity.
If you are interested in blepharoplasty treatment then please do phone the office on 01342330302 for further information, or to book an initial consultation.
Paul Banwell BSc(Hons) FRCS(Eng) FRCS(Plast) is internationally renowned in the fields of cosmetic surgery, liposuction surgery, mole removal, scarring, skin health and skin cancer. He has a successful, professional medical history and lectures worldwide on these subjects.
Mr Banwell has also published extensively, is a Visiting Professor of Plastic Surgery to Harvard Medical School and in his early career worked under the tutelage of a Nobel Prize nominee.
He is also a reliable favourite with Beauty Editors and his work has received numerous accolades from Tatler, the BBC and The Times.
Mr Paul Banwell
19 Harley Street
Marylebone
London
W1G 9QJ
My expectations were fully met when I went to see Mr Banwell for the first time and he went through very carefully what he would be doing and giving me a realistic prognosis which was what I wanted. He came over as a very thorough and caring person. The skin graft was a complete success and although quite a large area, it is exceptionally neat and gives me no concern. On two further occasions I noticed lumps in other areas, and on getting in touch, appointments were made and Paul removed them immediately, once again very neatly. The after care is also extremely important to me and I have never been disappointed. Luckily I don’t know anybody going through the same thing as me but I would have no reservations in telling them to go and see Paul, as his thoughtfulness and care and attention throughout is excellent, he treats you as an individual. I would also say that I consider him now to be a friend as well as a surgeon. Whenever I am on the phone making future appointments his staff are always friendly, helpful, cheerful and willing to chat, but if you need any reassurance at any time they’re there for you.
Mr Banwell provides an excellent service in pre-operation information, as well as total expertise and attention to detail in surgery. He was very informative and helpful after care. I received excellent and sympathetic nursing care and anaesthetist. Mr Banwell has a very helpful practice manager and assistant. My eyes have regained an ‘openness’ similar to my younger years. I no longer look tired. I would highly recommend Mr Banwell to anyone considering cosmetic surgery.
I cannot thank you enough for the assiduous care and attention that you so generously gave to me before, during and after surgery. The level of detailed information you gave to me, your patience in answering my myriad questions and your generosity of spirit, ensured the whole experience was not in the least daunting. The outcome has been well beyond my expectations and I am unreservedly delighted with the outcome. Thank you so much for all your genuine and enjoyable exchanges.
I am delighted!! Mr Banwell listened to what I wanted and now I have fuller breast that don’t look false! I would highly recommend him and his team to everyone. They are all very friendly and the care I received before, during and after was excellent and very professional. Many thanks to you all.
I read about Mr Banwell on the internet and after speaking to him on the telephone, when he explained how he would help, I felt confident that I had found a solution. Mr Banwell gave my daughter a course of topical gel and this made an improvement quite quickly. He then suggested a course of Tetralysal and this has now completely transformed her skin. She is acne free.
I asked around and was told that Mr Banwell was the best in his field. I don’t know what my expectations were but the result was great, all my friends think my eyes look brighter and more open. I had no bruising which I was told I might have. Mr Banwell and his team excelled in making my life very easy for me, with arrangements and liaising with the hospital which didn’t always have my details correct, they were very helpful and answered all my questions, nothing was too much trouble. Mr Banwell put me at ease and I was not worried about the operation at all.
The Banwell Clinic is recognised as a boutique cosmetic clinic specialising in all aspects of skin health and our philosophy is to help Protect, Restore & Rejuvenate your face and body. Our extensive portfolio of treatments include injectables, thread lifts, plasma shower, luxurious signature facials, acne treatments, microdermabrasion, hair removal and cellulite treatments, all carried out in a friendly, warm environment by an expert team.
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