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Everything around the eyes and upper face: eye shapes, hooded and heavy eyelids, eye bags, brow position and the forehead. The most-read guides explain the eight eye shapes and how to identify yours, canthal tilt and droopy eyebrows.

There is also practical detail for anyone considering eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) or a brow lift: what recovery involves, why lumps can appear after blepharoplasty, when stitches dissolve, and how to tell malar bags and festoons from ordinary under-eye bags.

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Woman in her early thirties in natural daylight with a relaxed, level-browed expression, showing the upper eyelid crease, lash line and both inner and outer eye corners — the anatomy that determines eye shape, Centre for Surgery London

Eye Shapes: The 8 Types and How to Identify Yours

The 8 eye shapes, from almond and hooded to monolid and downturned, with an eye shape chart, eyelid types and a three-step check to find your eye shape.

21 min read

What Causes Lumps After Blepharoplasty?

Lumps after eyelid surgery are usually milia, suture granulomas or swelling. Learn what each feels like, how long they last, and when to seek advice.

8 min read

Close-up of a woman's closed upper eyelids a week or so after blepharoplasty, with fine healing incision lines in the natural eyelid crease

How Long Do Stitches Take to Dissolve After Blepharoplasty?

How long eyelid stitches take to dissolve after blepharoplasty, when removable ones come out, what's normal week by week and when to call us.

13 min read

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Man with deep-set eyes, low straight eyebrows and little visible upper eyelid, the combination described online as hunter eyes

Hunter Eyes: What They Are and Whether You Can Get Them

Hunter eyes explained: what creates the look, hunter vs prey eyes, whether it's genetic, and what exercises, fillers and eyelid surgery can really change.

17 min read

Woman in her thirties wearing dark sunglasses in an airport departure lounge with a small cabin suitcase, waiting for a flight

Risks & safety

Blepharoplasty Abroad: Why Cheap Bleph Surgery Can Leave Eyes That Won’t Close

Why cheap blepharoplasty abroad can leave eyes that won't close, what the BBC found, the risks of flying home after a bleph, and how to check a surgeon.

18 min read

Close editorial portrait of the eye and brow area showing the inner and outer corners of the eye, illustrating canthal tilt assessment at Centre for Surgery London

Canthal Tilt: Positive, Negative and Neutral Explained

Canthal tilt explained — what positive, negative and neutral tilt mean, what determines yours, how it changes with age, and when canthoplasty is warranted.

15 min read

Hair swept back showing natural hairline position and forehead height, the proportions assessed in hairline lowering surgery at Centre for Surgery London

Big Forehead: What Causes It and How to Make It Smaller

A big forehead is usually an inherited high hairline, not a defect. What counts as large, what causes it, what styling fixes — and where hairline lowering…

15 min read

Eye Shapes: The 8 Types and How to Identify Yours

The 8 eye shapes, from almond and hooded to monolid and downturned, with an eye shape chart, eyelid types and a three-step check to find your eye shape.

21 min read

Recovery

Blepharoplasty Recovery and Aftercare

Blepharoplasty recovery explained: back to work in 1–2 weeks, full exercise by 4–6 weeks. Upper vs lower eyelid timeline, swelling, sleeping and aftercare.

17 min read

Patient in consultation with facial surgeon discussing monolid double eyelid surgery crease options at Centre for Surgery London Baker Street clinic

Monolid Eyes and Double Eyelid Surgery — Causes, Options and What to Expect

Monolid eyes — single eyelids without a crease — are a normal, common eye shape. Centre for Surgery London explains the difference from double eyelids…

11 min read

Surgeon consulting with patient about facial rejuvenation options including Trifecta Lift and blepharoplasty at Centre for Surgery London

Comparison

Trifecta Lift vs Blepharoplasty — What Is the Difference?

The Trifecta Lift and standard blepharoplasty both rejuvenate the eye area — but they work in fundamentally different ways. Centre for Surgery London explains…

7 min read

Woman in her fifties sitting in a recovery chair talking with a consultant anaesthetist about having eyelid surgery awake or asleep

Blepharoplasty Under Local Anaesthetic or Asleep: Which Is Right for You?

Is blepharoplasty done under local anaesthetic? When upper eyelid surgery is done awake, when lower or combined surgery needs TIVA, and how each feels.

14 min read

Is Forehead Reduction Suitable for Patients with Receding Hairlines?

Learn whether forehead reduction surgery is suitable for patients with receding hairlines. Expert guidance on candidacy and results.

7 min read

Is An Endoscopic Brow Lift Better Than A Traditional Brow Lift?

Discover the differences between endoscopic and traditional brow lift surgery at Centre for Surgery London. Learn which technique delivers the best, most…

7 min read

Can Eyelid Surgery Help With Asymmetrical Eyes?

Discover how eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, can correct asymmetrical eyes by lifting drooping lids and restoring facial balance. Learn about…

2 min read

How Soon Can I Wear Makeup After Eyelid Surgery?

Wondering when you can wear makeup after eyelid surgery? Learn safe recovery timelines, tips and expert advice from Centre for Surgery in London.

2 min read

Are Results From Eyelid Surgery Permanent?

Discover how long eyelid surgery results last, what affects longevity, and whether blepharoplasty can be permanent. Expert advice from Centre for Surgery.

6 min read

Woman in her early fifties in natural daylight showing hooded upper eyelids and mild lower-lid puffiness — the two concerns treated by upper and lower blepharoplasty at Centre for Surgery London

Comparison

Upper vs Lower Blepharoplasty: Which Eyelid Surgery Do You Need?

Upper bleph treats hooded lids, lower bleph treats eye bags. Compare cost, recovery, scars and anaesthetic — and find out which one you need.

14 min read

Woman in her early forties with fine horizontal lines across the forehead — forehead wrinkles causes and treatment, Centre for Surgery London

Forehead Wrinkles: What Causes Them and How to Get Rid of Them

Forehead wrinkles come from the frontalis, the only muscle that lifts your brows. A clinical guide to causes, dynamic versus static lines, and what treats each.

10 min read

Comparison

What Is the Difference Between Cosmetic and Functional Eyelid Surgery?

Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is often thought of as a purely aesthetic procedure. But not all blepharoplasty is about looking younger. Cosmetic and…

2 min read

How to Know If You’re Ready for a Brow Lift

How Brow Lift Surgery Can Help You Look More Refreshed and Alert As we grow older, certain parts of the face begin to reveal signs of ageing more obviously…

6 min read

Risks & safety

When Is It Safe to Drive After Blepharoplasty?

Most patients drive again 7–10 days after eyelid surgery, once vision and reactions are unimpaired. Learn the criteria and insurance implications.

11 min read

Surgical Solutions for Ectropion: Eyelid Surgery Explained

The proper functioning of the eyelids is essential for maintaining healthy eyes and clear vision. Ectropion is one condition that disrupts the natural function…

6 min read

Am I Suitable for Endoscopic Forehead Osteoma Removal?

Forehead osteomas, while generally harmless, can cause significant cosmetic concerns or, in some cases, lead to discomfort if they impinge on surrounding…

6 min read

Watery Eyes After Blepharoplasty: Causes and Treatments

Watery eyes after eyelid surgery are common and usually temporary. Learn the causes, the expected timeline, and when it signals a real problem.

2 min read

Can Eyelid Surgery and Nose Reshaping Be Performed Simultaneously

Risks & safety

Combining Blepharoplasty and Rhinoplasty: Is It Safe and Effective?

Combining Eyelid and Nose Surgery: Is it Possible? It is common practice for our surgeons to simultaneously perform blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) and…

3 min read

Can Blepharoplasty Change Your Eye Shape

Will Eyelid Surgery Change Your Eye Shape?

Can a Blepharoplasty Change the Shape of My Eyes? Our eyes are frequently referred to as the windows to our souls, profoundly influencing how we present…

6 min read

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