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Blepharoplasty prices in London 2026
Blepharoplasty upper cost vs lower cost vs combined
How much does canthoplasty cost, and what does it add to a blepharoplasty?
Why does combining upper and lower cost less than doing them separately?
What drives the cost of eyelid surgery?
How much does non-surgical blepharoplasty cost?
Is eyelid surgery covered by the NHS or insurance?
What’s included in the price of blepharoplasty?
Can you pay for blepharoplasty on finance?
Is blepharoplasty worth the cost?
Where is eyelid surgery performed — is there a clinic near me?
Why choose Centre for Surgery for blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty cost and price FAQs
Learn more about eyelid surgery

Blepharoplasty — also called eyelid surgery or an eye lift — at Centre for Surgery costs from £3,500 for upper eyelids, from £4,500 for lower eyelids (sometimes searched as eye bag removal), and from £7,000 for a combined upper and lower procedure. Your exact price is confirmed at your in-person consultation, once your surgeon has assessed your eyelids and agreed a surgical plan. If you have seen much lower prices for a bleph abroad, our guide to blepharoplasty abroad explains what those packages usually leave out.

Blepharoplasty reshapes the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both — removing excess skin, repositioning or reducing fat pockets, and tightening supporting tissue to give the eyes a fresher, more rested appearance. Blepharoplasty prices depend mainly on which lids are treated, the anaesthetic used, and whether the procedure is combined with anything else. This 2026 guide sets out what eyelid surgery (or an eye lift, as it’s often searched) costs in London, what the price includes, how the NHS and insurance fit in, and how to spread the cost.

Blepharoplasty prices in London 2026

The table below gives the indicative blepharoplasty prices at Centre for Surgery for straightforward to moderately complex cases.

Type of eyelid surgery	Indicative price (London)
Upper eyelid surgery, under local anaesthetic	from £3,500
Lower eyelid surgery (eye bag removal), under TIVA	from £4,500
Combined upper & lower (full eye lift), under TIVA	from £7,000
Asian blepharoplasty	from £4,000
Canthoplasty (standalone)	from £4,000
Blepharoplasty with brow lift	from £8,000

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These are guide prices. Blepharoplasty prices in London tend to sit slightly above the UK average, reflecting facility standards and surgeon experience. Blepharoplasty is one of the most technically demanding facial procedures — a millimetre of over-correction is difficult to put right and the eyelids are the most closely scrutinised part of the face — so the surgeon’s experience matters more than a small difference in price.

Cost is one half of the decision. What the result looks like is the other. See our blepharoplasty before and after photos, together with how to read these photos, which explains what an eyelid photograph can and cannot show you.

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Blepharoplasty upper cost vs lower cost vs combined

Upper eyelid surgery (from £3,500): treats hooded or heavy upper lids. It can often be done under local anaesthetic in around an hour, which keeps the blepharoplasty upper cost at the lower end of the range. Upper eyelid surgery prices are the most affordable of the three because only one pair of lids is treated and an anaesthetist’s fee can often be avoided.
Lower eyelid surgery, or eye bag removal (from £4,500): treats under-eye bags and puffiness, usually via a hidden incision inside the lid. It’s performed under TIVA and is technically more involved than upper surgery, so the blepharoplasty lower cost sits higher. Under eye blepharoplasty cost is quoted within this range depending on whether skin tightening is needed alongside the fat work.
Combined upper & lower — a full eye lift (from £7,000): addresses both lids in a single operation and recovery. The blepharoplasty upper and lower cost together is lower than the two procedures done separately.

Related procedures with their own pricing include Asian blepharoplasty, canthoplasty, male blepharoplasty, and revision blepharoplasty, which corrects an unsatisfactory previous result and is quoted individually because of the added complexity.

How much does canthoplasty cost, and what does it add to a blepharoplasty?

Canthoplasty — sometimes called almond eye surgery — repositions and tightens the outer corner of the eye. As a standalone procedure it costs from £4,000, with the final price reflecting the extent of correction required, whether it is performed under local anaesthetic or sedation, and the complexity of the case. It is technically demanding surgery: the lateral canthal tendon controls the shape and support of the lower lid, and over-tightening or misplacement is difficult to correct, which is why it is priced above upper blepharoplasty despite being a smaller operation.

Canthoplasty is frequently performed alongside eyelid surgery rather than on its own — particularly with lower blepharoplasty, where lid laxity is often part of the underlying problem rather than an incidental finding. Combined pricing:

Upper blepharoplasty + canthoplasty: from £5,500
Lower blepharoplasty + canthoplasty: from £6,500
Combined upper and lower blepharoplasty + canthoplasty: from £9,000

As with combining upper and lower lids, adding canthoplasty to eyelid surgery costs less than having the two procedures on separate occasions, because you pay once for the anaesthetic, theatre time and recovery rather than twice.

Why does combining upper and lower cost less than doing them separately?

Diagram showing why combining upper and lower blepharoplasty costs less than two separate operations at Centre for Surgery London — two separate operations mean two anaesthetic fees, two theatre and facility fees and two recovery periods, while one combined operation means one anaesthetic, one theatre fee and one recovery, giving a lower total cost, because doing both lids together is more cost-efficient than staging them separately — Why combining upper and lower eyelid surgery costs less — one anaesthetic, one theatre fee, and one recovery instead of two.

If you have both hooded upper lids and lower-lid puffiness, doing them together in one operation is more cost-efficient than staging them separately. A combined procedure means one anaesthetic, one set of theatre and facility fees, and one recovery period — rather than paying for all of those twice. That’s why the combined price (from £7,000) is lower than the sum of an upper and a lower procedure done on separate occasions. It also means a single recovery window rather than two.

What drives the cost of eyelid surgery?

Which lids are treated: upper, lower, or both — the single biggest factor in blepharoplasty prices.
Anaesthetic: upper blepharoplasty can often be done under local anaesthetic, avoiding a separate anaesthetist’s fee; lower and combined procedures use TIVA, which is quoted into the price.
Complexity: significant skin excess, fat repositioning, or asymmetry correction takes longer than a straightforward case.
Add-on procedures: combining with a brow lift or canthoplasty increases the total.
Primary vs revision: revision eyelid surgery is more complex and quoted individually.

How much does non-surgical blepharoplasty cost?

Non-surgical blepharoplasty is not a single treatment but a group of them — energy-based skin tightening, and in some clinics plasma or radiofrequency devices — marketed as an alternative to eyelid surgery. Non-surgical blepharoplasty cost in the UK typically runs from a few hundred pounds per session, with several sessions usually required and results that need repeating.

The honest comparison is not price per session but price over time and what each actually achieves. Non-surgical treatments can improve mild skin quality and very early laxity. They cannot remove a fold of excess skin or reposition a herniated fat pad — the two things that produce hooding and under-eye bags. Where those are the problem, repeated non-surgical sessions cost money without solving it. Centre for Surgery is a surgical clinic and does not offer non-surgical blepharoplasty; where surgery isn’t the right answer for you, our surgeons will say so rather than sell you an alternative. Our comparison of traditional vs non-surgical blepharoplasty sets out where each is genuinely appropriate.

Is eyelid surgery covered by the NHS or insurance?

Cosmetic blepharoplasty is not funded by the NHS or covered by private medical insurance. There’s one exception: where heavy upper-lid skin is genuinely obstructing peripheral vision, upper blepharoplasty may be considered a functional procedure. In that situation, some private insurers — and occasionally the NHS — may cover it, but only with documented visual field testing and a referral through your GP. Purely cosmetic blepharoplasty, and lower-lid surgery for bags, is self-funded. If you think you may have a functional case, the starting point is a GP referral with visual field testing; check with your insurer in advance.

What’s included in the price of blepharoplasty?

Your quote at Centre for Surgery is all-inclusive, covering the full journey — not just the operation:

Your surgeon’s fee
Anaesthetist’s fee (where TIVA is used)
Theatre and facility fees
All pre-operative consultations (as many as you need)
Pre-operative medical assessment
Same-day discharge with post-operative medication and eye ointment
Your surgeon’s direct number for the first 24 hours
Regular contact from our nursing team over the first two weeks
Nurse-led suture removal at one week and surgeon reviews at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months
A dedicated patient coordinator throughout

Can you pay for blepharoplasty on finance?

You can pay in full or spread the cost with finance through Chrysalis Finance, subject to status. Plans and a representative example are on our finance options page, and a patient coordinator can talk you through them on 020 7993 4849.

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Is blepharoplasty worth the cost?

For someone whose eyes are making them look tired or older than they feel, blepharoplasty is one of the most effective facial procedures for the money. Upper-lid results typically last around 7–10 years before further age-related change becomes noticeable, and lower-lid results often last longer still — many patients never need a repeat. The scars sit hidden in the lid crease or inside the lid, and recovery is shorter than most facial surgery: most patients are back to desk work in 7–10 days.

It’s worth being honest about when it isn’t the right spend. If the heaviness over your eyes is coming from a dropping brow rather than the lid itself, a brow lift may be the better procedure — our surgeons will tell you that at consultation rather than performing a blepharoplasty that won’t fix the problem. And if your concern is crow’s feet or dark circles rather than excess skin or bags, surgery isn’t the answer at all. The same applies to two conditions that are sometimes confused with eyelid ageing but are entirely different: xanthelasma (yellowish cholesterol plaques on the eyelids) and milia (small white bumps around the eyes) are both skin lesions, not signs of ageing skin, and neither is treated with blepharoplasty.

Where is eyelid surgery performed — is there a clinic near me?

All blepharoplasty at Centre for Surgery is performed at our CQC-regulated private hospital at 95-97 Baker Street, Marylebone, in central London. We operate from this single site rather than a network of clinics, so the same surgical and aftercare team handles your case from consultation through to your six-month review.

Patients travel from across the UK for eyelid surgery here, and blepharoplasty prices are the same wherever you’re travelling from — there is no London surcharge. If you’re coming a distance, your patient coordinator can combine your consultation and pre-operative assessment into one visit. Baker Street is served by five Underground lines.

Why choose Centre for Surgery for blepharoplasty?

GMC-registered surgeons: all eyelid surgery is performed by GMC-registered plastic surgeons, members of BAPRAS and ISAPS. Blepharoplasty is one of the most frequently performed procedures at our clinic.
Conservative, natural-looking approach: our surgeons prioritise fat preservation and minimal skin removal — the aim is a rested, refreshed look, not an obviously operated one.
Full range of eyelid expertise: upper, lower, combined, Asian, male, canthoplasty, and brow lift — so the recommendation matches your anatomy rather than defaulting to one technique.
CQC-regulated private hospital: our Baker Street hospital is independently inspected and rated “Good” by the Care Quality Commission, with its own day-surgery theatre.
Local or TIVA anaesthetic: upper surgery can be done under local anaesthetic; lower and combined under TIVA, which gives a smooth recovery.
Honest consultations: a recommended two-week cooling-off period, no pressure, and as many pre-operative consultations as you need.
Finance through Chrysalis Finance.

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Blepharoplasty cost and price FAQs

How much does eyelid surgery cost in the UK in 2026?

At Centre for Surgery in London, upper eyelid surgery costs from £3,500, lower eyelid surgery from £4,500, and combined upper and lower blepharoplasty from £7,000. Asian blepharoplasty and canthoplasty are from £4,000, and blepharoplasty with a brow lift is from £8,000. Your exact price is confirmed after consultation.

How much is blepharoplasty in the UK?

Blepharoplasty prices in the UK vary by which lids are treated. At Centre for Surgery the blepharoplasty price is from £3,500 for upper lids, from £4,500 for lower lids, and from £7,000 for both together. Blepharoplasty prices in London typically sit slightly above the UK average, reflecting facility standards, anaesthetic provision and surgeon experience.

How much does canthoplasty cost?

Standalone canthoplasty costs from £4,000 at Centre for Surgery. Combined with eyelid surgery it is from £5,500 with upper blepharoplasty, from £6,500 with lower blepharoplasty, and from £9,000 with combined upper and lower blepharoplasty. Combining costs less than having the procedures separately, since the anaesthetic, theatre time and recovery are paid for once rather than twice. Canthoplasty is a cosmetic procedure and is not covered by the NHS or private medical insurance, with rare exceptions for genuinely functional cases such as correcting post-surgical lid retraction.

What is the blepharoplasty upper cost compared with the lower cost?

The blepharoplasty upper cost is from £3,500 and the blepharoplasty lower cost is from £4,500. Upper eyelid surgery prices are lower because the procedure treats only the upper lids, takes around an hour, and can often be performed under local anaesthetic without a separate anaesthetist’s fee. Lower lid surgery requires TIVA and the fat repositioning work is technically more involved.

What is the blepharoplasty upper and lower cost together?

from £7,000 at Centre for Surgery for a combined procedure. That’s less than an upper and a lower done on separate occasions, because you pay once for the anaesthetic, theatre and recovery rather than twice.

How much does an eye lift cost, and is it the same as blepharoplasty?

Yes — “eye lift” is simply the everyday term people search for blepharoplasty. A full eye lift (both upper and lower lids together) costs from £7,000 at Centre for Surgery; if you only need one lid treated, upper alone is from £3,500 and lower alone is from £4,500. There’s no difference in procedure or price between “eye lift” and “blepharoplasty” — they describe the same surgery.

How much does eye bag removal cost?

Eye bag removal is the everyday name for lower blepharoplasty, and it costs from £4,500 at Centre for Surgery. It treats under-eye puffiness and fat pockets via a hidden incision, usually under TIVA, and sits above upper eyelid surgery because it’s technically more involved. Under eye blepharoplasty cost falls within this range depending on whether skin tightening is needed as well as fat repositioning.

How much does upper eyelid surgery cost on its own?

Upper blepharoplasty costs from £3,500 at Centre for Surgery. It’s the most affordable type because it treats only the upper lids and can often be performed under local anaesthetic, avoiding a separate anaesthetist’s fee.

What are blepharoplasty prices in London compared with the rest of the UK?

Blepharoplasty prices in London generally sit slightly above the national average. That reflects theatre and facility standards, consultant anaesthetist provision, and surgeon experience rather than location alone. A London price that is substantially below the ranges above usually means items have been excluded from the quote — always ask what the figure covers before comparing.

How much does non-surgical blepharoplasty cost?

Non-surgical blepharoplasty cost in the UK typically starts at a few hundred pounds per session, with multiple sessions usually needed and results that require ongoing repetition. It can improve mild skin quality but cannot remove excess skin or reposition a herniated fat pad. Centre for Surgery does not offer non-surgical blepharoplasty — where surgery isn’t right for you, we’ll tell you rather than recommend an alternative that won’t address the problem.

Why is lower eyelid surgery more expensive than upper?

Lower blepharoplasty is technically more involved — it usually requires TIVA rather than local anaesthetic, and the work (repositioning fat pockets, sometimes via both an internal and a lash-line incision) takes longer. That means a lower blepharoplasty quote, from £4,500, usually comes out above an upper one.

Is it cheaper to have upper and lower eyelids done together?

Combining them in one operation is more cost-efficient than two separate procedures, because you pay once for the anaesthetic, theatre, and recovery rather than twice. The combined price, from £7,000, is lower than an upper and a lower done on separate occasions.

What’s included in the price of blepharoplasty?

The price covers your surgeon’s fee, anaesthetist’s fee (where TIVA is used), theatre and facility fees, all pre-operative consultations, your pre-op assessment, same-day discharge with medication and eye ointment, your surgeon’s direct number for the first 24 hours, regular contact from our nursing team over the first two weeks, suture removal at one week, and surgeon reviews to 6 months, plus a dedicated patient coordinator. Any compression garment or prescribed medication you need is bought separately, and histology is charged separately where a sample is sent for analysis; your coordinator confirms these in advance.

Is eyelid surgery available on the NHS?

Cosmetic eyelid surgery isn’t funded by the NHS. Upper blepharoplasty may occasionally be funded where heavy upper-lid skin is genuinely obstructing vision, but only with documented visual field testing and a GP referral. Lower-lid surgery for bags is considered cosmetic and isn’t funded.

Does private insurance cover blepharoplasty?

Purely cosmetic blepharoplasty isn’t covered. Where upper blepharoplasty is functional — correcting documented vision obstruction — some insurers may cover it. Check with your insurer in advance; visual field testing through your GP is the starting point.

How much is blepharoplasty per month on finance?

Is blepharoplasty worth it?

For genuine excess upper-lid skin or under-eye bags, yes — it’s a long-lasting, one-off correction (upper results typically last 7–10 years) with a hidden scar and a relatively short recovery. If the heaviness is actually from a dropping brow, a brow lift is the better option, and if your concern is crow’s feet or dark circles, surgery isn’t the right treatment. Our surgeons will tell you honestly at consultation.