This surgery involves removing the lesion or tumour, followed by reconstruction of the eyelids using skin flaps and grafts to restore function and improve the cosmetic appearance as well. A local anaesthetic is generally adequate for this type of procedure.

Large skin cancers may require a team approach with a plastic surgeon or dermatologist who specialises in skin cancer.

Ptosis, or drooping of the eyelid, can be present at birth (congenital ptosis) or develop later in life (involutional ptosis). It may reduce your ability to see, sometimes even completely.

Surgery can help improve the appearance of the eye and restore vision. This usually involves shortening and strengthening the muscle responsible for opening the eyelid.

Adults can have the surgery performed under local anaesthetic. Surgery can be performed on children from the age of three or four years under general anaesthesia (please note that we do not currently offer this service for children).

Normally, tears drain away from the eye through the tear duct (also called nasolacrimal duct). If the duct is too narrow or becomes blocked (e.g. through swelling or inflammation), the tears buildup and eventually flow down onto the face.

This excessive tearing or watering can be corrected with surgery to bypass the obstruction. Under a local or general anaesthetic, a new passage is created to bypass the obstruction and allow the fluid to drain into the nose. This type of surgery is not offered at all of our clinics.

Blepharoplasty or eyelid lifts can be performed for medical and cosmetic reasons to treat hooded eyelids, baggy eyelids and drooping eyelids (ptosis). The procedure involves removing excess skin to lift the eyelids.

A Medicare rebate may apply if the surgery is for functional reasons. Cosmetic eyelid lifts do not attract a Medicare rebate.