Eye surgery

Eye revision surgery

Private's eye revision starts by diagnosing why the previous surgery failed, then correcting each issue. Surgery takes about 90–120 minutes, stitches come out around day 7 and most patients return to work within 5–7 days.

Who it suits

Eyelid creases that came undone, sit too high or look asymmetric
Eyes that still look sleepy after ptosis correction
Scars or epicanthoplasty results from a previous operation

Technique highlights

Diagnose the cause of the previous failure before planning
Covers the whole spectrum of eye work: crease, muscle and canthoplasty
Minimal tissue trauma to reduce swelling and bruising

Surgical steps

Assess the current eye, old scars and remaining tissue
Redesign crease line and height to suit the actual orbit
Release adhesions and reposition the levator muscle
Remove stitches around day 7 and follow up until the shape settles

Recovery & aftercare

Stitch removal: about 7 days later
Recovery: about 5–7 days
Surgery time: about 90–120 minutes
Anaesthesia: local or sedation
Follow-up visits: about 2

Risks & things to consider

Results depend on each person's anatomy and after-care.
Every operation carries risks and possible complications; consult a board-certified plastic surgeon first.
Surgery time and recovery figures come from Private's official pages and may change after assessment.

Frequently asked questions

How long after the first surgery can I have a revision?

Usually the tissue and scar must settle first; the surgeon assesses this at consultation. A good revision depends on an accurate diagnosis of the original problem rather than operating again quickly.

Is revision more painful than the first surgery?

Local anaesthesia combined with sedation means patients feel almost nothing during surgery; afterwards swelling is more common than pain.