Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) in Melbourne
Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, refreshes heavy, hooded or tired-looking eyes by removing or repositioning excess skin and tissue. At Fine Cosmetic Surgery it’s performed by Dr Tony Prochazka, with honest advice, a careful process, and your procedure carried out in an accredited Melbourne day surgery or hospital.
Why patients choose Fine Cosmetic Surgery for Eyelid Surgery :
Facial surgery is one of Dr Prochazka’s focus areas
More than 20 years’ experience, board certified (IBCS 2009), AHPRA registered, MED 0001181976
Performed in a licensed Melbourne hospital with a qualified anaesthetist
Two consultations and a seven-day cooling-off period before any decision
Meet your Doctor
Dr Tony Prochazka
When it’s your body, you want to know exactly who’s looking after it.
Dr Tony Prochazka (MBBS Melb, FACCSM Med, FCPCA) is a Melbourne cosmetic doctor with more than 20 years’ experience performing cosmetic surgery. He has been Board Certified in Cosmetic Surgery since 2009 and is registered with AHPRA – MED 0001181976, with a particular focus on breast and facial procedures.
See Before and After Results
You can view real, unretouched before and after photographs of breast procedures performed by Dr Prochazka. They’re shared for education, and results vary from person to person.
Warning:
Graphic or sexual content ahead.
What is Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid surgery, medically known as blepharoplasty, is a procedure that refreshes the appearance of the eyes. On the upper eyelids, it removes or repositions excess skin and tissue that can make the eyes look heavy or hooded. On the lower eyelids, it addresses puffiness, bags, or loose skin that can create a tired look.
It can involve the upper eyelids, the lower eyelids, or both. For some people, heavy upper eyelids are more than cosmetic and can affect the field of vision. Dr Prochazka will help you understand what’s relevant to you.
Is Eyelid Surgery Right for You?
Eyelid surgery often suits people bothered by heavy or hooded upper eyelids, under-eye bags, or a persistently tired look, who are in good general health and have realistic expectations.
It may not be the right choice if you’re in poor health, if you have certain eye conditions, or if your concerns might be better addressed another way. Dr Prochazka will be honest with you about whether eyelid surgery is likely to help, and will take your eye health into account.
Your Options
The right approach depends on your eyes, your concerns, and Dr Prochazka’s clinical advice. Things you might discuss include:
Whether the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both are treated
The technique and where any incisions are placed
Whether eyelid surgery might complement a face and neck lift
This is worked through carefully with you, in person, not chosen from a website.
What to Expect on the Day
Your eyelid surgery is performed in a licensed Melbourne day surgery or private hospital. You’ll be given clear instructions on how to prepare beforehand, and what to expect on the day itself, during your consultations.
Recovery
Recovery varies from person to person. In general, eyelid surgery involves some swelling and bruising around the eyes, which eases over the following days and weeks, with a gradual return to your normal routine. Any scars are placed within the natural folds of the eyelid where possible and continue to settle over time.
You’ll be given clear, personalised aftercare guidance, and Dr Prochazka and the team will support you throughout. Your specific recovery and any restrictions will be explained in detail at your consultation.
Risks and Considerations
It’s important to be clear. Eyelid surgery is surgery, and like all surgery, it carries risks. No result can be guaranteed, and the benefits should be weighed carefully against the risks before you decide.
Possible risks and considerations include the general risks of surgery and anaesthesia, along with risks specific to eyelid surgery, such as bleeding, infection, dry or irritated eyes, temporary blurred vision, difficulty fully closing the eyes, changes in eyelid position, asymmetry, and scarring. Results vary from person to person, and the eyes continue to age over time. Very rarely, more serious complications affecting vision can occur.
This isn’t the full list, and it isn’t meant to alarm you. It’s meant to be honest. Every risk relevant to you will be discussed fully and frankly with Dr Prochazka before you make any decision.
Why Fine Cosmetic Surgery
Breast surgery is the heart of Dr Prochazka’s practice. With more than 20 years’ experience, board certification in cosmetic surgery, and a deliberately careful process, he brings a considered, unhurried approach to a decision that deserves exactly that.
No hard sell. No dramatic promises. Just honest guidance, and quality care kept genuinely accessible.
Eyelid Surgery Cost
Cost is one of the biggest questions, and we keep it transparent. Fine publishes honest “starting from” pricing for eyelid surgery, and your final cost is always confirmed with you in consultation, based on your individual procedure. No hidden extras.
Common Questions
Eyelid surgery is surgery, so it carries risks, including rare vision-related ones, and those are discussed honestly with you before any decision. At Fine, safety is supported by Dr Prochazka’s experience, procedures in accredited facilities, careful screening, and a mandatory cooling-off period.
That depends on what’s bothering you. Upper eyelid surgery addresses heaviness and hooding, while lower eyelid surgery targets bags and puffiness. Some people benefit from both. Dr Prochazka will help you decide what’s right at your consultation.
Recovery varies. It generally involves swelling and bruising around the eyes that eases over days and weeks, with a gradual return to your routine. Your specific recovery and any restrictions are explained at your consultation.
Purely cosmetic eyelid surgery generally isn’t covered. However, where heavy upper eyelids genuinely affect your vision, a Medicare rebate may apply. Whether that’s relevant to you is assessed on an individual basis and discussed at your consultation.
Dr Tony Prochazka performs the procedure himself, in a licensed Melbourne day surgery or private hospital.
Ready to Talk It Through?
The best next step is a conversation. Book a consultation with Dr Prochazka to ask your questions and understand whether a breast lift is right for you. No pressure, and no obligation to go any further.