Dr Haertsch, AM, MBBS, FRACS, FRCS (Ed) (MED0000996284) Registered Medical Practitioner: General + Specialist (Specialty – Plastic Surgery) has performed scores of blepharoplasties, both upper and lower, and with respect to the lower lid reduction performs the Hamra technique.  Sam Hamra is from Dallas, Texas and he has visited Dr Hamra on several occasions and his technique of lower lid reduction is attended by less tendency for the eyes to be 'hollow'.

Blepharoplasty is the medical term for eyelid surgery, a procedure where skin on both upper and lower lids can be reduced. It is performed under a general anaesthetic and you are in hospital for the day only. We advise patients to take it easy for 2-3 days to allow recovery and reduce the chance of bleeding. Sutures are removed usually 4-5 days following surgery, and most patients feel that they can return to work then. Full activity can be resumed after 2 weeks. Blepharoplasty can also treat a loss of peripheral vision caused by skin protruding over the eyelashes. Without surgery, vision may be limited during activities such as driving or reading.