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'My eyelids became infected - I was scared to sleep'

'My eyelids became infected - I was scared to sleep'

Summary

Many people, especially women, who had cheap eyelid surgery abroad are now having problems like infections, pain, and scarring that won't heal. They are seeking medical help back in the UK because of these complications.

Key Facts

  • The surgery is called "bleph" surgery, which is eyelid surgery.
  • Many patients had these surgeries abroad, often at low cost.
  • After surgery, patients report infections and pain in their eyelids.
  • Scarring from the surgery often does not heal properly.
  • Doctors in the UK are seeing more patients with these post-surgery problems.
  • Patients are sometimes scared to sleep due to eyelid pain or infection.
  • This issue is leading to more medical visits back home after surgery abroad.
  • Eyelid surgery involves cosmetic or medical procedures around the eyes.
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