McKeown Medical
167 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4SQ
Upper Blepharoplasty Edinburgh
Most patients don’t notice their upper eyelids changing overnight. They realise one day that they look tired in photographs, or that people keep asking if they’re exhausted when they feel perfectly well. For upper blepharoplasty Edinburgh patients researching treatment, McKeown Medical offers a consultant-led pathway an hour from Edinburgh, with surgery performed by Consultant Plastic Surgeon Mr Russell Bramhall or Consultant Plastic Surgeon Dr Kavita Sharma with diagnostic planning led by Dr Darren McKeown.
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Meet Mr Russell Bramhall
Mr Russell Bramhall (GMC 6120528, FRCS Plast) is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon on the GMC Specialist Register and a member of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS). Trained in Harley Street, his focus sits at the natural, undetectable end of facial surgery.
Meet Dr Kavita Sharma
Dr Kavita Sharma (GMC 7039911, FRCS Plast) is a Specialist Registered Consultant Plastic Surgeon and BAAPS member. Alongside her NHS role at the Canniesburn Plastic Surgery Unit, she brings technical precision and a refined aesthetic eye to eyelid surgery at McKeown Medical.
Upper Blepharoplasty at McKeown Medical
The most common reason patients come to discuss eyelid surgery is not vanity. It is the moment they realise their eyes have started to look tired even when they aren’t. Heavy or hooded upper eyelids change how the face reads, even when nothing else has aged. Upper blepharoplasty is designed to remove the excess skin and restore an open, refreshed upper eye without altering the natural shape or expression of the eyes themselves. At McKeown Medical, the procedure is treated as a precise piece of work in a small but expressive part of the face.
Is Upper Blepharoplasty Right for You?
Upper eyelid surgery suits patients who have started to notice heaviness, hooding, or excess skin in the upper eyelids. For some, the change is purely cosmetic, a tiredness in the upper face that no amount of sleep resolves. For others, the skin has become heavy enough to interfere with peripheral vision or the application of eye makeup. Suitability is assessed at consultation, where the upper eyelid is considered alongside the position of the brow above it, since the two are anatomically linked.
Benefits of Upper Blepharoplasty
Patients arrive at this decision from different starting points. Some have lived with hooded upper lids since their thirties and finally feel ready to address them. Others have watched the change happen gradually and noticed it most in photographs taken from above. A well-planned procedure does not change who someone is. It returns the eye area to a version of itself that looks rested, open, and proportionate to the rest of the face, with results that typically last a decade or more.
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Travelling to the Clinic from Edinburgh
Edinburgh patients consistently choose McKeown Medical for upper eyelid surgery because the clinic offers something genuinely difficult to find closer to home: a senior consultant plastic surgeon working within one of Scotland’s leading aesthetic practices, renowned for its expertise across both surgical and non-surgical facial treatment. The journey is straightforward, around an hour by direct train into Glasgow Queen Street, or a similar drive along the M8 by car. What that hour buys is access to a specialist facial surgeon, continuity of care across the recovery period, and a clinic that treats your case as its own rather than one of many. Many of our surgical patients make the journey from Edinburgh specifically because they value consultant-led care, continuity throughout recovery, and an approach that prioritises looking refreshed rather than operated on.
Are you ready to start your consultation?
Finding the right treatment for you is the most important factor in ensuring that you are on the correct path to achieve the results you desire. Our pre-consultation form helps us to identify your needs and, ultimately, gets you on the right path to achieving your optimal results.
Upper Blepharoplasty: What It Treats and How It Works
What Upper Blepharoplasty Treats
The procedure addresses changes in the upper eyelid that develop over time, shaped by age, gravity, and genetics. Treatment is focused on the upper lid alone, though the position of the brow and the lower lid are always assessed together at consultation.
Excess and Hooded Upper Eyelid Skin
Excess upper eyelid skin can sit heavily over the natural eyelid crease, making the upper eye look smaller or visibly tired. The procedure removes the excess in a precisely planned strip, restoring the visibility of the natural crease above the lash line.
A Heavy or Tired Upper Eye Area
When the upper lid feels heavy throughout the day, or when the eyes consistently look tired in photographs despite adequate rest, the cause is usually structural. Removing the contributing excess skin restores a lighter feel and a more rested appearance.
Restoring a Refreshed, Open Eyelid
The aim at McKeown Medical is never to change the character of the eye, only to remove the excess skin that weighs it down. A successful result reads as a refreshed version of the patient’s own eye, not as surgery.
How Treatment Works
Step 1: Initial Consultation
The first consultation involves a detailed assessment of the upper eyelid alongside the position of the brow and the wider upper face. Patients often arrive convinced the eyelid itself is the problem. The consultation usually reveals that the result they want depends on how the eyelid relates to the structures around it. If surgery is the right route, Mr Bramhall or Dr Kavita Sharma meets with the patient to plan the procedure.
Step 2: Treatment
Surgery is typically performed under local anaesthetic, although deep sedation may be available for suitable patients following assessment at consultation. The procedure typically takes around an hour. Excess skin is removed through an incision placed in the natural eyelid crease, so the resulting scar is positioned where it sits within the natural fold of the eyelid and becomes barely visible over time. Most patients are discharged shortly after surgery on the same day.
Step 3: Recovery & Aftercare
The first week involves rest, gentle movement, and keeping the head elevated when sleeping. Most patients are pleasantly surprised by how straightforward recovery feels, with mild bruising and swelling peaking around days two to three before settling steadily. Sutures are removed at around five to seven days. Most patients are comfortable returning to work and social settings within two weeks of surgery.
Combining Upper Blepharoplasty with Other Treatments
The procedure is often combined with others where the wider goals of the patient call for it. Common combinations include lower blepharoplasty where the under-eye area is also contributing to a tired appearance, brow position adjustment, and non-surgical work such as anti-wrinkle injections or skin resurfacing to refine surrounding texture. Combinations are planned individually at consultation.
Common Questions
Do you offer upper blepharoplasty for patients travelling from Edinburgh?
Yes. Edinburgh patients are well looked after at McKeown Medical, with the surgical pathway planned around the practicalities of travelling between the two cities. The clinic is around an hour from Edinburgh by train or M8.
Who performs upper eyelid surgery at McKeown Medical?
Surgery is performed by Mr Russell Bramhall (GMC 6120528, FRCS Plast) or Dr Kavita Sharma (GMC 7039911, FRCS Plast), both Specialist Registered Consultant Plastic Surgeons.
Can I travel back to Edinburgh on the same day as my surgery?
Yes. Upper eyelid surgery is a day procedure. Most patients are discharged shortly after surgery and able to return to Edinburgh the same afternoon, though we strongly recommend arranging for someone to accompany you home.
How many trips to Glasgow will I need for surgery and follow-up?
Most Edinburgh patients travel to Glasgow for the initial consultation, the surgery itself, suture removal at around five to seven days, and a final review appointment a few weeks later.
How much does upper blepharoplasty cost at McKeown Medical?
Upper eyelid surgery starts from £3,500. Every patient is unique, so the final cost is confirmed during your consultation and tailored to your individual treatment plan and what you want to achieve.
Are you ready to start your consultation?
Finding the right treatment for you is the most important factor in ensuring that you are on the correct path to achieve the results you desire. Our pre-consultation form helps us to identify your needs and, ultimately, gets you on the right path to achieving your optimal results.
Our reviews
I genuinely can’t thank the team enough, you are all an absolute credit to the industry. I’d have no hesitation recommending you guys to anyone!!
Lee Penman01.01.2024
I honestly cannot recommend highly enough. The staff are highly attentive and super friendly. The comfortable feeling I felt from the moment I walked through the door continued all the way through to the treatment room where Dr Darren and his nurse listened exactly to what I was trying to achieve. A wonderful experience in lush surroundings.
Audrey SandersMarch 2024
Best in the business without a shadow of a doubt. Over 10 years I have been a client, never once had an issue with my treatments. High standards/practice speaks volumes.
Charlene DouganMay 2024
A lovely clinic with a very professional high end feel and customer approach. Staff are welcoming, warm & friendly but very professional at what they do. Highly recommend a visit if you’re considering any facial rejuvenation or aesthetics.
Claire DohertyJanuary 2024
Being my first time with any filler, I was really nervous however I was put totally at ease by the ladies, nurse and Dr McKeown. They were extremely patient and answered all my concerns and not once did I feel pushed. Dr McKeown is a wizard. Such amazing results in so little time. Will definitely be back. Thank you so much!
Marie AngusFebruary 2024
I am delighted with the subtle changes that have made such a difference to my face giving me so much more confidence. Dr Darren is one of the very best so I had total trust in what he was doing. Every member of staff makes you feel at ease, they are all so lovely and friendly.
Mary VallanceApril 2024
Really friendly and efficient service starting from my initial enquiry to having the treatment with Dr Rhona Cameron. Rhona was really personable and made me feel completely at easy which was welcome as this was my first time having the treatment.
Robert CraigApril 2024
What a lovely experience. I am delighted with my results. Much better than I expected. Dr McKeown is a genuine down to earth person and explained everything to me before my procedure. Thanks again. Would recommend this clinic to anyone looking for a cosmetic procedure. I intend to come back in a few months’ time for further treatment.
Rosemary Grant January 2024
I have been thinking about the procedure I got for over 1 year and I wish I had done it sooner. Darren and all the team were excellent. So warm, friendly and professional. Fantastic experience and will definitely be back.
Shirley ChalmersMay 2024
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Your Expert Team
Consultant Plastic Surgeon
Dr Kavita Sharma
Dr Kavita Sharma (GMC 7039911), a Specialist Registered Consultant Plastic Surgeon with expertise in body contouring, microsurgical and oncoplastic breast reconstruction, has trained extensively across leading centres throughout the UK. She combines the highest standards of surgical excellence with a warm, patient-centred approach, with particular focus on the aesthetics of the breast and body.
Consultant Plastic Surgeon
Mr Russell Bramhall
Mr Russell Bramhall (GMC 6120528), MB ChB and FRCS(Plast), is a Specialist Registered Consultant Plastic Surgeon and BAAPS member. Trained in Harley Street alongside leading names in aesthetics, Russell is an indispensable part of our multidisciplinary team, enabling patients to seamlessly transition from minimally invasive procedures to surgical rejuvenation.
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Consultant Plastic Surgeon
Dr Kavita Sharma
Dr Kavita Sharma (GMC 7039911), a Specialist Registered Consultant Plastic Surgeon with expertise in body contouring, microsurgical and oncoplastic breast reconstruction, has trained extensively across leading centres throughout the UK. She combines the highest standards of surgical excellence with a warm, patient-centred approach, with particular focus on the aesthetics of the breast and body.
Consultant Plastic Surgeon
Mr Russell Bramhall
Mr Russell Bramhall (GMC 6120528), MB ChB and FRCS(Plast), is a Specialist Registered Consultant Plastic Surgeon and BAAPS member. Trained in Harley Street alongside leading names in aesthetics, Russell is an indispensable part of our multidisciplinary team, enabling patients to seamlessly transition from minimally invasive procedures to surgical rejuvenation.
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