Eyelid Surgery

“I had been thinking about improving the appearance of my eyelids since I was 25. Recognising the changes that occurred in my father’s eyelids as he aged mainly drove this. I hated his saggy eyelids; it made him look so old and tired, despite the fact he was a vibrant energetic man. Through research, I learned that there was a strong heredity factor involved and no amount of expensive eye creams was going to change my destiny! When I had my 47th birthday I decided it was time to take action! I had been researching the market for quite a number of years. Dr Paul Salmon’s results were always outstanding. In particular a friend of mine had had a blepharoplasty performed by him, and they also considered he was absolutely the best. So I booked a consultation with him, which proved to be the best move I ever made. The procedure was just so easy and quick – less painful than the dentist by far! The post-operative period was no problem at all. I had to rest for two days, which for me was hard, but I was pleased I followed Dr Salmon’s instructions as my result is perfect!

It has taken 10 years off my appearance. The only problem I have now is, as I am single, I get “chatted up” by younger men – even as young as my children!”

“Looking in the mirror, over time I noticed baggy skin developing under my eyes. I had never been a smoker and kept good health, but I was concerned at the aging effect my eyes were giving me. So one day I decided to see if I could get anything done. Upon reading the Yellow Pages in the telephone book I could see at a glance that it was Dr Paul Salmon at The Skin Centre who was the most qualified and experienced. I made an appointment to see Dr Paul and he advised an Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty would restore my eyes and give me a more youthful appearance. I also spoke with Julie, Dr Paul’s nurse, who had also had a blepharoplasty, and she assured me of the procedure and the favourable results. It was really assuring to speak with someone first-hand who had had the procedure. The whole experience was one of total confidence for me. I had confidence in Dr Paul, his technique, the ability of his specially trained staff and his professional dermatology clinic.

On the day of the surgery I was prepped with calming medication, kept warm under blankets and reassured by everyone that I would look great afterwards. I was very grateful to have a friend stay with me for a couple of days afterwards. It was not painful at all but I was quite red for a couple of weeks and the suture area needed cleaning regularly in the first 48 hours. I would highly recommend this procedure and Dr Paul at The Skin Centre. It was well worth having a blepharoplasty because of the huge difference it has made to my looks – I feel I have had my youth restored.”

“I was oblivious to the excess skin around my eyes until I had a consultation with the wonderful Dr Paul Salmon. I consulted him as I had been through a particularly traumatic period in my life and just felt yuck! Dr Paul Salmon very subtly recommended some procedures to enhance my appearance. The blepharoplasty was like falling off a log! I felt a few “bee stings” when the local anaesthetic was administered, but other than that, I felt nothing. It was a bit weird. I had eye shields in my eyes to protect my eyeball, which obscured my vision during the procedure. Otherwise it was like having “a wee cup of tea and a lie down.” I went back to work two days after the procedure as privacy was not an issue to me. I felt fine. Now people comment on how I look way too young and happy – all due to Dr Paul Salmon’s magic scalpel. It is now three years since the procedure, and I feel wonderful. I love it when people tell me how young I look! An added bonus is I no longer feel tired after work as my brow muscles haven’t had to hold up my excess eyelid tissue all day! I’m looking for the party!”

“I decided to have a blepharoplasty because I had a very tired look around my eyes. I was a little frightened before the operation, as I had never had any surgery before. I had a lot of confidence in Dr Paul Salmon because of his reputation in the local area – he is accepted as the best and only man to go to. The procedure was very minor – a lot more minor than I thought it was going to be. In fact I didn’t really feel anything.

I forget how long it took, but it didn’t seem to take very long at all. After the operation it took me about three weeks to feel normal. I had no pain whatsoever, just bruising. My sutures came out as normal at day four. I was able to prepare meals and continue on with my life; however I stayed out of the public eye. I was amazed no one twigged I had had something done – people just said I looked good and younger. The biggest thing for me, believe it or not, is I put my eye makeup on and I feel like I have done a good job. I step back and I think yeah that looks good! Dr Paul Salmon is very professional, very direct and straight-up. Overall I would recommend this procedure by Dr Paul Salmon to anyone. It was very successful.”

My Upper Blephoplasty surgery was in February 2023.  It would be fair to say I was feeling anxious about the procedure but the professional, friendly team at the Skin Centre provided me with thorough preoperative information and wonderful reassurance.

For the surgery I was fortunate to have the combined excellence of Dr Paul Salmon and skills of Dr Alistair Brown.  I couldn’t have asked to be in more capable hands.  The end result has left me with a natural, open fresh look which has attracted many comments from friends and family of how well I am looking.

Whenever I looked in the mirror or saw myself in photos I felt I looked tired due to my heavy eyelids that as I aged were getting worse.  I decided to have a blepharoplasty done  at the skincentre as I knew that they were very professional and in reading the reviews and doing my research I had a consultation with Dr Seine  and Dr Salmon.  They explained the operation in great detail and I felt well informed in making the decision to proceed with the procedure. .  I had minimal swelling or discomfort and love the end result. I would thoroughly recommend a blephroplasty.