As the evenings draw in and party season gets closer, many of us catch sight of our eyes in a mirror and think: I look more tired than I feel. Crepey upper lids, fine lines and that heavy, hooded look can creep up slowly. The good news is that you don't need surgery to freshen the eye area. Here at SkinVitál Clinic in Banstead, non-surgical blepharoplasty with an Er:YAG laser is one of the treatments we're asked about most, and winter is the ideal time to start.
Non-surgical blepharoplasty is a laser treatment for the delicate skin around the eyes. We use the Er:YAG (erbium) laser on the Lynton Dynamix, which works in a fractional pattern: tiny columns of laser energy resurface the tired outer skin while leaving healthy skin in between to speed healing. This prompts your skin to renew itself and to make fresh collagen and elastin.
As that new collagen builds over the following weeks, the eye area can look smoother, firmer and more rested. There are no incisions, no stitches and no general anaesthetic.
It suits people who are noticing:
It is best for mild to moderate concerns. Laser resurfacing does not remove large amounts of excess skin or fat in the way surgical blepharoplasty does. If that's what's needed, Jolanta will tell you honestly at your consultation.
Laser-treated skin is more sensitive to sunlight while it heals, so the low UV levels of November to February make aftercare far easier. Shorter days also mean you're less likely to be outdoors in strong sun, and there's less pressure to look "holiday ready" during your few days of recovery.
There's a timing benefit too. Collagen remodelling continues for around 8–12 weeks after each session. Start your course now and your results keep building through the new year and into spring, just as the lighter evenings return.
Every treatment begins with a consultation and skin assessment with Jolanta, our Registered Nurse and Independent Nurse Prescriber. On the day, numbing cream is applied first and protective eye shields are used throughout. Most people describe the laser as warmth and prickling. The treatment itself usually takes 30–60 minutes.
Expect redness, mild swelling, tightness and light flaking around the treated area, usually for around 3–7 days depending on the intensity used. Most people plan a few quiet days at home or work from home. Afterwards:
What you use on your skin at home makes a real difference to how comfortably you heal and how long your results last. These are the products we recommend most, all available from our online shop and at the clinic:
Not sure what suits your skin? Jolanta will put together a personalised home routine at your appointment, or you can browse our full skincare shop.
Because results come from your own collagen, the best outcome comes from a course. We recommend 3–6 sessions, one a month, with each session building on the last. Between sessions, treatments such as polynucleotides or skin boosters for the under-eye area can be added to support skin quality. Jolanta will plan the right combination for you.
Non-surgical blepharoplasty (Er:YAG) is currently available at our offer price of £199. Your suitability is always checked at consultation, and results vary from person to person.
Numbing cream is applied first, so most people find it very manageable. You'll feel warmth and a prickling sensation during the laser passes.
Skin often looks fresher once the initial redness settles. Firmness and smoothness continue to improve over the following weeks as collagen remodels, with a course giving the best results.
No. Er:YAG resurfacing improves crepey skin, fine lines and mild laxity. It doesn't remove significant excess skin or fat pads. Where surgery would be more suitable, we'll tell you.
Absolutely. Our clinic at 11 Woodmansterne Street, Banstead SM7 3NW is a short drive from Epsom, Sutton, Reigate, Carshalton and across Surrey, with easy parking nearby.
Yes, in a carefully planned course. Under-eye skin boosters, polynucleotides or anti-wrinkle injections for crow's feet can complement laser resurfacing, scheduled on separate, appropriate dates.
Ready for fresher, brighter eyes before the new year? Book your non-surgical blepharoplasty here, read more on our non-surgical blepharoplasty page, or call us on 07503 818961.
SkinVitál Clinic, 11 Woodmansterne Street, Banstead, Surrey SM7 3NW. All treatments are carried out by Jolanta Rusakoviene, Registered Nurse and Independent Nurse Prescriber. Results vary.
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