Blepharoplasty in Brescia: a rested look, not a different one.

The aim is a rested look, not a different eye shape: a well-performed blepharoplasty removes what weighs the eyes down, while respecting the natural shape of the eyelid opening and the expression of the face.

Blepharoplasty at Palazzo Manzoni is performed by Dr. Nicolò Manuini, specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery with dedicated periorbital training and the lead surgeon for blepharoplasty, within the face surgery team headed by Dr. Enrico Motta. The same surgeon handles the consultation, the procedure and the follow-up visits.

In the upper eyelid the incision is hidden in the natural crease; for the lower eyelid the approach can be transconjunctival, from the inside of the eyelid, or transcutaneous, depending on the anatomy. These are areas where scars become almost imperceptible within twelve months, bearing in mind that full maturation takes up to a year and varies from person to person: we discuss this clearly during the informed consent stage.

In most cases it is a matter of a few days, although the duration has to be assessed case by case: an upper, a lower and a combined blepharoplasty do not follow the same course, and swelling and bruising around the eyes resolve at an individual pace. At the end of the process you will receive a personalised plan with a detailed outline of the healing stages for your operation.

As a rule we proceed under sedation, but this is something we assess case by case, because an isolated upper blepharoplasty and an associated oculoplastic correction, such as repositioning of the eyelid margin, do not have the same requirements. We operate in our Day Surgery theatres, and most patients go home the same day or, at most, after one night of observation. The right approach for your case is then confirmed at the planning stage.

Excess skin on the upper eyelids and bags on the lower eyelids are among the earliest signs of facial ageing, and the most visible: no cream truly corrects them. A non-surgical treatment does not remove excess skin and does not redistribute herniated orbital fat; when excess skin starts to reduce the upper field of vision, the issue also becomes functional. The consultation exists precisely to tell apart the factors involved, because each one calls for a different approach.

There is no set age. Blepharoplasty is usually performed between the ages of forty and seventy, but signs around the eyes often appear early, sometimes because they run in the family, and in that case it may be indicated sooner. The right moment is not determined by age: it coincides with a genuine anatomical indication, which the consultation assesses together with the position of the eyelids and eyebrows and visual function.

At Palazzo Manzoni, blepharoplasty starts from €3,600 for the upper or the lower eyelids and from €6,000 for upper and lower eyelids in the same operation, with surgeon, anaesthesia, operating theatre and follow-up reviews included. The exact figure depends on the extent of the operation, the operating theatre time and any associated oculoplastic procedures: at the end of your first visit, once the treatment plan has been defined, we give you a detailed written estimate. All prices are on our plastic surgery costs page.