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Upper Blepharoplasty - Hammersmith, GB

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I'm a 54 year old lady, who for the last 3/4 years...

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I'm a 54 year old lady, who for the last 3/4 years kept moaning about the way my eyelids drooped and also having excessive loose skin more so on my right eyelid,and as if that wasn't bad enough both eyes in the corners of my eyes had developed fatty puffiness which looked absolutely awful, whatever eye makeup I would wear did not improve the look. So enough was enough and at this point knew there was one thing to do, and that was surgery. After researching several plastic surgeons and 3 consultations later I finally met Dr Julian De Silva and was instantly connected by his gentle,professional manner, he was very honest about my expectations and what I would achieve from having upper blepharoplasty.
As I left the Harley street clinic I felt optimistic and excited finally I was doing something about it, and in many ways I had delayed going ahead with the surgery as I knew finding the right surgeon was going to be an ordeal and trusting that person.
But after meeting Julian de silva I just knew he was the right surgeon for me.
As soon as I got home and thought things through I had booked a day to go ahead with the surgery.
Day of the surgery I was absolutely petrified so nervous and anxious but I have to say from the moment I arrived at Hammersmith clinic to end of surgery went all so very well could not have had a better team of professional ,wonderful attentive clinicians the anesatis, nurses and of course the surgeon who were brilliant.
After the surgery I was not in any pain had no swelling just a little dried blood on the eyelids only to be expected, I went home with my husband on the train the same day wearing sunglasses and I took 10 days holiday from work and did exactly as I was told and nursed myself it was actually nice having that time off work and just doing nothing for a change, and Dr De SIlva rang me at home the same evening to see how I was feeling and also got a call from the lovely nurse the next day to see how I was.
I can honestly say I had no pain whatsoever, I did have a little swelling in the coming days but nothing like I imagined, but the bruising took the longest to clear which appeared under my eyes, but as time has gone on my eyes have looked better and better. I am absolutely thrilled to bits with the results here I am 5 months later writing this review and just want to thank Julian and all his wonderful staff that dealt with me
I have never looked back since having this procedure done and in a few years if and when I feel I need another facial procedure doing I would not even hesitate to see Dr De Silva again a big thankyou to you all Antonia

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Oculoplastic Surgeon, Specialist Registered in Ophthalmology

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Replies (6)

September 2, 2016
Thanks for sharing your positive experience - would you mind saying how much the procedure cost, and also how your scars are looking 5 months post op? I'm considering Julian de Silva for my revision upper bleph, but haven't had a consultation with him yet. I know he's somewhat of an eye specialist. Nice to hear of a successful result.
November 19, 2016
So so sorry for the very late reply but I've only checked this tonight, it cost me £4,500 but honestly for me worth every single penny.
I had the procedure done in April this year and I would say by June I could not see any scaring and nothing at all now, my skin is the same as it was before less awful excess skin. I was terrified at having it done but Julian and his team are fantastic. Wish you all the best Antonia x
January 11, 2017
I'm glad to hear that you were satisfied with surgery. Did you achieve your desire look? How much did it cost you. I'm really looking to find a good honest eyelid surgeon. I wanted to go to IF South Korea hospital as I have read many bad reviews I'm not sure if I dare to do it over there. Please help me
January 11, 2017
Did you get a free consultation or not?
January 11, 2017
Hello duniya, it almost puts you in a dilemma with who you can trust, I was so determined to find the right person so I took my time and shopped around I did in the end spend on £450 on consultations with other surgeons but regardless of the money I decided against them as was not getting the correct feel I wanted then I met surgeon Julian De Silva Harley street, and I knew he was the right surgeon for me, it was at that point I was beginning to get excited with what was going to happen to me and I have not looked back and I would go back again. You certainly have to shop around but even if he had been the 1st surgeon to have had a consultation with I would have stopped there and looked no further. Very happy with the end result and everything I wanted out of it he achieved. Good luck antonia
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September 2, 2016
pls post your photos. They will help us alot