Mr Reza Nassab offers blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) for patients across Cheshire, with consultations at CLNQ on King Street, Knutsford, with surgery at CLNQ under local anaesthetic or at Deansgate Hospital, Manchester, under general anaesthetic. Upper, lower or combined eyelid surgery can be planned, and your follow-up appointments are arranged locally so you are not travelling far while you recover.
Eyelid surgery at a glance
Blepharoplasty treats the changes that make eyes look heavy or tired. Upper blepharoplasty removes excess skin, and sometimes a little fat, through an incision hidden in the natural crease. Lower blepharoplasty addresses bags and loose skin, either from inside the lid or through a fine line beneath the lashes, and can reposition fat to smooth a hollow.
Upper-lid surgery is often carried out under local anaesthetic and may be performed at CLNQ in Knutsford, while lower-lid or combined surgery under general anaesthetic takes place at Deansgate Hospital in Manchester city centre. Most patients go home the same day. You can read a full explanation on the main blepharoplasty page.
Who we see from across Cheshire
Patients come to the Knutsford clinic from the town itself and from Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Macclesfield and Altrincham, as well as from further afield in the county and neighbouring areas. Having consultation, surgery and aftercare within a short distance of one another is a practical advantage after eye surgery, when you should not drive for a while and will want to keep journeys brief.
Many people seek treatment for hooded upper lids that make make-up difficult or leave them looking tired, while others are bothered by lower-lid bags that persist however well they sleep.
Your consultation in Knutsford
Your first appointment takes place at CLNQ on King Street, Knutsford, with Mr Nassab himself. He will ask about your concerns, general health, eye history and any medications, then examine your eyelids, brow position, skin quality and lower-lid support.
He will explain whether blepharoplasty is likely to help, which technique suits you and what the recovery involves, and will discuss alternatives such as a brow lift if the brow is contributing. You leave with a written quote and time to reflect. The consultation fee is £150, charged separately from any surgical fee.
The day of surgery
Local-anaesthetic eyelid surgery may take place at CLNQ in Knutsford, while operations under general anaesthetic are carried out at Deansgate Hospital, a short drive away in Manchester city centre. On arrival you will meet the nursing team, and Mr Nassab will review your consent and mark the incisions. If a general anaesthetic is planned, the anaesthetist will see you beforehand.
Upper blepharoplasty typically takes around an hour; combined upper and lower surgery takes longer. Afterwards you rest on the ward with cold compresses while the nurses check your eyes and comfort. You will need someone to collect you and, ideally, stay with you for the first night.
Recovery and follow-up locally
- First few days: keep your head raised, use cold compresses and rest your eyes. Some blurring from ointment is normal.
- Around one week: stitches are removed at a follow-up appointment in Cheshire and bruising begins to fade.
- Two weeks: many people feel comfortable returning to desk work and being seen socially.
- Several months: swelling settles fully and scars continue to soften and fade.
You will have a clear contact number for questions. Severe or increasing pain, a tense swollen eye or any loss of vision needs urgent attention, so contact the team immediately or attend an emergency department.
Cost of eyelid surgery in Cheshire
Upper blepharoplasty is priced from £5,000 under local anaesthetic or from £6,500 under general anaesthetic. Lower blepharoplasty is from £7,500 and upper and lower together from £9,500. Your quote covers the surgeon, anaesthetist where required, hospital and theatre fees and routine follow-up. The consultation is charged separately. Finance may be available; see the blepharoplasty cost guide and the prices page for details.
Planning your treatment
Allow time between consultation and surgery to consider your decision; a cooling-off period is always recommended. Cosmetic surgery is for adults aged 18 and over. It helps to plan around work, childcare and any events so you can rest properly for the first week. When you are ready, you can contact the team to arrange a consultation in Knutsford.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are Cheshire consultations held?
At CLNQ on King Street, Knutsford. Local-anaesthetic surgery may be carried out at CLNQ; general-anaesthetic surgery takes place at Deansgate Hospital, Manchester.
Can follow-up appointments be in Cheshire?
Yes. Routine follow-up, including stitch removal, is arranged locally so you do not need to travel far during recovery.
Is eyelid surgery done as a day case?
Usually, yes. Most patients go home the same day with someone to accompany them.
Can patients from Macclesfield or Altrincham be seen in Knutsford?
Yes. Patients travel to the Knutsford clinic from across Cheshire and the surrounding areas.
How soon can you drive after blepharoplasty?
Not until your vision is clear, swelling does not restrict your view and you can drive safely, often around a week or more. Check with your insurer too.
