What is Blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty is a straightforward surgical procedure to remove excess skin, muscle, and fat from the upper and lower eyelids. The surgery removes the ‘hooded’ appearance from your eyes, smoothes the eye area and reduces the puffiness caused by the protrusion of fat pads around the eye. Ms. Prousskaia will design the procedure to address your particular needs, giving your immediate eye area a refreshed and smoother appearance. The process will not address any issues with crow’s feet or wrinkles around the eyes, nor will it raise the position of your brow. However, these problems can be addressed by other treatments offered at Elena Prousskaia’s Bristol clinic.
Why is Elena Prousskaia the best eyelid surgeon in Bristol for you?
Elena Prousskaia is one of the most successful aesthetic surgeons in the UK, well known for her artistry and calm, friendly manner. Elena has been carrying out aesthetic and plastic surgery procedures for more than 20 years. She is an award-winning cosmetic and aesthetic surgeon with many years of experience as an NHS Consultant Surgeon and in her private practice. Demand for her services has meant that she has now opened clinics across the UK.
In Bristol, Elena’s clinic is based in the Bristol Spire Hospital, the largest private hospital in the South West.
How long does it take to recover from surgery on hooded eyes?
All surgical procedures carry the risk of swelling, and your eye area will be puffy for a week to ten days after surgery. This swelling is normal and will subside naturally in time; however, you can aid the process by taking a few precautions.
It is essential to rest after surgery, but it is helpful to sleep propped up on pillows to allow gravity to help with reducing the swelling. Ice packs or cold compresses could also be beneficial for the first couple of days. Alcohol and salty foods can encourage fluid retention, so try to avoid them during your recovery period. Using contact lenses may irritate your eyes for the first week, but you will be able to wear glasses without any problems. Some patients experience blurred vision, but this is normal and will resolve as the swelling diminishes.
Elena will discuss all the aftercare required before the surgery, and she will be keeping a close eye on your progress at consultations one week after surgery and at intervals for a year.
Post-surgery pain can be controlled with over-the-counter painkillers if necessary.
When will I see the result of the blepharoplasty?
After 12 weeks, any swelling will have settled, and your eye area will be refreshed and smooth once more!
The cost of blepharoplasty surgery in Bristol
All patients have an initial consultation with their surgeon to discuss the surgery in detail. The total cost of the surgery will be confirmed during this discussion. The fee for this first meeting is £200 to £250, depending on location. Surgery typically costs from £4620, which includes the hospital fees, the surgeon’s time, the anaesthetic and all post-operative consultations.
How to find us
The Elena Prousskaia Bristol clinic is located in the modern Spire Hospital in Clifton, one of the city’s most attractive suburbs. There is plenty to see and do in the area if you have the time. Clifton is well known for its Georgian architecture, independent shops, stylish boutiques, and lively café scene. It is home to the magnificent Clifton Suspension Bridge and Bristol Zoo Gardens. The hospital is close to the Downs, a large green area popular with walkers, runners and kite flyers! A visit to Bristol is not complete without a walk across the Downs, taking in views of the city and the spectacular Avon Gorge.
Address
Spire Bristol Hospital,
The Glen
Redland Hill,
Durdham Down
Bristol, BS6 6UT
Travelling by car
From M5 Junction 17
Follow the A4018 for Bristol West and Bristol Zoo for approximately four miles. With the Downs and water tower on the right, you will come to a roundabout on this road. Take the left hand turn into Redland Hill and immediately turn left into Spire Bristol Hospital.
From M4 Junction 19
Follow the M32 leading into Bristol. Take the M32 into the city centre and then follow the signs for Clifton and the A4018. At the top of Whiteladies Road, bear right for Redland to find the hospital.
Parking
Bristol Spire Hospital has 100 free car parking spaces.
Arriving by train
Take the train to either Bristol Parkway or Bristol Temple Meads stations. Bristol Parkway station is approximately four miles from Spire Bristol Hospital (20-30 minutes by taxi) on the outskirts of Bristol. Temple Meads station is close to the city centre and only 10-15 minutes from Spire Bristol Hospital by taxi.
