Eyelid Cost in India

The cost of eyelid surgery in India typically ranges from $1,500 to $7,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) removes excess skin, and sometimes fat, from the upper or lower eyelids. The cost usually depends on:

• Upper, lower or both eyelids: treating both is more extensive.
• Anaesthetic: usually local anaesthetic; general anaesthetic for some procedures.
• Combined procedures: such as a brow lift.
• Follow-up: stitch removal and check-ups.

Eyelid surgery prices vary with the number of eyelids treated. Ask exactly what the quote includes.

Cambridge University Hospitals explains that blepharoplasty removes excess tissue from baggy or puffy eyelids. Upper eyelid skin can hang down and block vision, while other procedures are mainly cosmetic.

A drooping brow can cause or worsen heavy upper eyelids. In some cases, a brow lift may be considered alone or together with eyelid surgery.

According to Cambridge University Hospitals, upper eyelid surgery is done under local anaesthetic as a day case. Excess skin is removed, and the wound is closed with fine stitches.

Stitches are usually removed about a week later. One eye may be padded overnight.

Cambridge University Hospitals reports that bruising usually settles within about 2 weeks and eyelid swelling within a few days. Most people return to light activity and normal work within a few days.

The leaflet lists these risks:

• Loss of vision: extremely rare, about 1 in 22,000 per side.
• Dry or gritty eyes: more likely if the eyes were already dry.
• Difficulty closing the eye fully: if too much skin is removed.
• Infection: rare.