How much does blepharoplasty cost in the UK?
Usually between £2,000 and £6,000. That is the NHS guide range, which also warns that consultations, further surgery and follow-up care can add to the bill. Where you fall depends on whether you have upper lids, lower lids or both done, the type of anaesthetic and the clinic.
This page is part of our independent UK guide to blepharoplasty. Prices below come from each clinic’s own published page, checked on the dates shown. They are not quotes and we do not recommend any of these providers.
What do clinics publish?
These are published prices from clinics’ own pages, gathered in November 2026 unless dated otherwise. Some are “from” prices, and what’s included varies.
| Where | Upper lids | Lower lids | Both | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow (multi-site cosmetic clinic) | £2,395 | £2,695 (£2,995 transconjunctival) | £4,195 | clinic price list |
| Glasgow (day surgery centre) | from £3,915 (upper or lower) | from £4,885 | clinic price list | |
| Birmingham (King’s Heath) | from £2,650 (local anaesthetic) | from £5,995 (general anaesthetic) | — | clinic page |
| London (St John’s Wood hospital) | from £1,875 | hospital page | ||
| London (Moorfields Private) | from around £5,000 per procedure | hospital page | ||
| Manchester area (Jan 2026 round-up) | £2,200–£4,005 | — | — | published comparison |
For city-by-city detail see London, Manchester, Glasgow and Birmingham.
Why do prices differ so much?
Mostly because the headline figure covers different things. Four things move the price most:
- Which lids. Lower-lid surgery is usually priced higher than upper, and both together cost more than either.
- Anaesthetic and setting. One Birmingham clinic prices upper lids under local anaesthetic from £2,650 but lower lids under general from £5,995. General anaesthetic means an anaesthetist and usually a hospital theatre.
- Surgeon-only versus all-in prices. A South West London surgeon lists upper lid blepharoplasty at £3,000 for his own fee, with hospital and anaesthetist fees charged separately. Moorfields Private’s figure includes consultant fees, a post-operative consultation and take-home medication.
- Consultation fees. We saw consultations from £50 to £275–£500 plus diagnostics. Some clinics fold this into the operation price.
What should a blepharoplasty quote include?
Ask for a written, itemised quote and check it covers:
- The surgeon’s fee, and the surgeon’s name.
- Hospital or clinic facility and theatre fee.
- Anaesthetist’s fee, if you’re having sedation or general anaesthetic.
- Pre-operative tests and the first consultation.
- Medication to take home.
- Follow-up appointments, and what happens and who pays if you need further treatment.
Is a cheaper price a warning sign?
Not by itself. A low price can reflect a day case under local anaesthetic in a clinic rather than a hospital. Price is a poor guide to quality, though, so check the clinic’s registration and the surgeon’s record whatever you pay. See choosing a surgeon.
Can I pay monthly?
Some clinics offer finance. One Birmingham clinic, for example, shows a monthly figure alongside its upper-lid price. Finance is credit, so read the terms and the total amount repayable, and don’t let a payment plan rush the decision.
Will the NHS pay instead?
Only where the eyelids cause a medical problem such as reduced vision, and the test varies by area. Cosmetic surgery isn’t funded. See blepharoplasty on the NHS.