Private ptosis (drooping eyelid) surgery costs from £3,100 for one eyelid and from £4,600 for both at Eye Surgery Clinic. Ptosis surgery tightens or repositions the levator muscle to lift the upper lid; it is often functional (when the lid affects your vision) and sometimes cosmetic. An initial consultation is £240 (£340 with OCT imaging) and is credited against surgery if you proceed.
Ptosis surgery prices
Ptosis pricing depends on whether one or both eyelids are treated and the technique your surgeon recommends (such as a levator advancement or a frontalis sling). The figures below are all-inclusive of surgery, theatre, hospital fees and routine aftercare.
Many patients have a combination of ptosis and excess eyelid skin (dermatochalasis). Where both contribute, a combined ptosis repair with blepharoplasty may be recommended. You can read more about the difference in our guide to blepharoplasty versus ptosis surgery.
Not sure whether it’s ptosis or excess skin? A consultation includes the measurements and assessment you need to choose the right procedure.
Book a ptosis consultationWhat’s included in the price
Our ptosis surgery prices are fixed and all-inclusive, so there are no surprises. Each package covers:
- Your consultant oculoplastic surgeon’s fees for the operation
- The hospital and theatre fees for your day-case procedure
- Local anaesthetic and the care team on the day
- All routine post-operative appointments and aftercare
- A clear written recovery plan to take home
The only item quoted separately is your initial consultation, which is credited against surgery if you go ahead.
0% finance options
You don’t have to pay for surgery all at once. We offer interest-free (0% APR) finance that lets you spread the cost over manageable monthly instalments, typically from 10 to 24 months, subject to status. Full details and an application are on our finance page.
Using private medical insurance
Ptosis surgery is often covered by private medical insurers when it is functional — that is, when the drooping eyelid affects your visual field. You will usually need pre-authorisation and a referral, and we handle the authorisation paperwork. Purely cosmetic ptosis correction is not normally covered. See our guidance for insured patients for how to arrange cover.