Eyelid Surgery cost
How much does eyelid surgery cost?
Typically £2,500 to £5,000 in the UK.
Upper eyelid surgery (upper blepharoplasty) costs about £2,500 to £5,000 privately in the UK in 2026, usually under local anaesthetic as a day case; London consultant-led surgery sits at £3,000 to £5,000. Lower eyelids cost £3,500 to £6,500 and both together £5,000 to £9,000, with named clinics publishing upper lids from £3,500, lower from £4,500 and all four lids from £7,000. The NHS does not fund eyelid surgery for cosmetic reasons; it may if drooping lids restrict your vision.
| Procedure | Typical private price, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Upper eyelids, UK | £2,500 to £5,000 |
| Upper eyelids, London | £3,000 to £5,000 |
| Lower eyelids | £3,500 to £6,500 |
| Upper and lower together | £5,000 to £9,000 |
| Named clinic from-prices | upper from £3,500, lower from £4,500, all four lids from £7,000 |
Published prices, checked November 2026: Eyes Defined, blepharoplasty cost UK 2026 · Centre for Surgery, blepharoplasty cost 2026 · Eye Surgery Clinic, upper eyelid blepharoplasty cost UK 2026 (Sapphire Eye Care prices). A quote from a surgeon who has examined you is the only real number.
What changes the price
Upper, lower or both
Upper lids are the simplest and cheapest. Lower lids take longer, especially when fat is repositioned. Doing both in one operation costs less than two separate ones.
Local or general anaesthetic
Most upper blepharoplasty is done under local anaesthetic in a day-case theatre, which keeps the price down. General anaesthetic adds an anaesthetist and more theatre time.
The surgeon
Oculoplastic surgeons and plastic surgeons both do eyelid surgery. Check the GMC specialist register and that the clinic is CQC-registered in England, or the equivalent in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
London or elsewhere
London prices sit at the top of the range. The same operation in Leeds, Manchester or the South Coast is often £500 to £1,000 less.
What a quote should include
- Consultant surgeon's fee
- Anaesthetic (local, or general with an anaesthetist)
- Day-case theatre
- Suture removal and post-operative reviews
- A written revision policy
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Why can't you just tell me my price?+
Because it depends on whether you need upper, lower or both lids, the anaesthetic, and the surgeon. A single number from a website is a guess. We can get you an estimate from a surgeon who will actually examine you.
Is the consultation free?+
Sometimes. Oculoplastic clinics often charge £150 to £350 for the first consultation, sometimes credited towards surgery. Ask when you book.
Does the NHS pay for eyelid surgery?+
Not for cosmetic reasons. If drooping upper lids restrict your field of vision, your GP can refer you for an assessment and some NHS trusts will fund it. Ask about the visual field test.
Can I pay monthly?+
Most private clinics offer finance from about £60 to £100 a month over a few years. Compare the APR.
Is it cheaper abroad?+
Often, but eyelid surgery is a short day-case operation here with a quick recovery, so the saving is smaller than for larger surgeries and the follow-up matters. Choose on the surgeon, not the price.
What happens after I ask for an estimate?+
One clinic near you messages you first, by email or text, with an estimate and an offer of a consultation. No calls unless you ask for one. Only that clinic gets your details.