Things to consider when choosing a cosmetic eye surgeon

We offer a range of cosmetic eyelid and facial treatments including upper and lower eyelid lifts (blepharoplasty), droopy eyelid (ptosis repair) and eye bag removal.

Benefits of choosing a specialist oculoplastic surgeon

At Moorfields Private, all our oculoplastic surgeons are highly specialised in their field of practice. This means that they are experts at performing cosmetic surgery around the eyes, as well as understanding and treating co-exisitng eye conditions which may affect the health of the eyes or the outcome of the surgery/procedure. This is important when dealing with the delicate areas surrounding the eye, which are anatomically unique and complex.

Professional standards

There are minimum standards and qualifications that every cosmetic eyelid surgeon in the UK should hold, including registration with the General Medical Council and British Oculoplastic Society. Your surgeon should ideally have undertaken specialist ophthalmic and oculoplastic training and hold accreditation with the Royal College of Ophthalmologists or equivalent.

Our cosmetic eyelid surgeons are highly regarded and all of them hold consultant positions at the world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Many of them regularly publish research in prestigious medical journals, present their work at international oculoplastic conferences and are teaching the next generation of surgeons. A number of our surgeons are also members of the European and American societies of ophthalmic and plastic and reconstructive surgeons.

A comfortable environment

It’s important that you feel comfortable at your first consultation, and you don’t feel pressured into making any decisions about your treatment. Being able to talk openly with the surgeon will help build a level of trust that’s crucial to gaining a shared vision of the surgery outcome.

Questions to ask your surgeon

Miss Pari Shams, Consultant Ophthalmic and Oculoplastic Surgeon at Moorfields Private, recommends asking these key questions at your consultation:

• What accreditations do you hold and what are your areas of specialism?
• How many of these procedures have you carried out in the last year?
• Are there any extra, hidden, costs that I need to be aware of?
• At which facility will you carry out my surgery?