Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, has become one of the most popular procedures in the United Kingdom this year. It was the second most performed surgery in the United States and the demand is showing no signs of slowing down in London. Up until now, blepharoplasty in London was common in those over the age of fifty. With the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are choosing eyelid surgery, especially in the younger generations.

Pari Shams, a Consultant Oculoplastic Surgeon, said “Before the pandemic, the rise in demand for blepharoplasty London in younger patients was already starting to rise. With more people working remotely from home, the demand has sky-rocketed this year. More people are becoming aware of their facial appearance and by working at home they are able to hide the healing process.”

Blepharoplasty is offered to patients that have excess skin on their eyelids, which causes dropping. This surgery is often offered as a cosmetic or necessary procedure. According to Pari Shams, many patients have peripheral vision issues due to the excess skin on their eyelids that can be rectified with this simple skin removal procedure.

Patients are choosing non-invasive procedures such as fillers and botox at even a much younger age and with increased awareness, patients are aggressive in maintaining a youthful appearance. The stigma surrounding plastic surgery has diminished over the past few years and it's acceptable these days to choose a surgical solution to look and feel younger. Blepharoplasty London automatically gives the eyes a lift, helping to open them up and making patients feel up to ten years younger.

Heavy or hooded upper eyelids are part of the natural ageing process, along with numerous environmental factors including genetics and smoking. It is a simple procedure that removes some of the skin on the upper, lower or both eyelids to help open the eyes and reduce the risk of drooping eyelids.

Pari Shams went on to say “The majority of my patients choose blepharoplasty due to the natural ageing process and they want to improve their clear vision. On the other hand, I have seen younger patients choosing this procedure as a preventative measure, the minute they notice that their eyelids are showing the first signs of sagging. Patients in their twenties and thirties that are already seeing an issue in their eyelids are opting for this surgery, improving their appearance and boosting their confidence.”

About Us:

Pari Shams, BSc MRCP FRCOphth, is a cosmetic and functional eyelid surgeon that operates from Moorfields Eye Hospital in the heart of London. She is a very well-established consultant ophthalmologist and oculoplastic surgeon. She graduated with distractions in medicine, surgery, clinical pharmacology and therapeutics. She is known for her eyelid lacrimal and orbital disease treatments and is a member of the Royal College of Physicians in London, the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, the British Oculoplastic Surgery Society, the American Society of Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery and the International Thyroid Eye Disease Society. In addition to this, the is also active in clinical research. To find out more about Pari Shams, visit her website at http://www.parishams.com.