The Revida Laser Eyelid-Lift

A True Transformation for Wrinkly, Tired-Looking Eyelids

## The Eyes Betray You

Your eyes used to be open. Bright. Alert.

Now when you look in the mirror, you see someone tired. Someone older. Someone worn down.

The problem isn’t always that you feel tired. Sometimes you’re rested. Sometimes you’ve had a good night’s sleep. Sometimes you’re energized and ready for the day. But your eyes don’t reflect that. Your eyes tell a story of exhaustion.

### What You’re Seeing

**Upper eyelid drooping (ptosis):** The skin of your upper eyelid has become heavier, drooping downward. It’s not dramatic—you’re not struggling to see—but it’s noticeable. It makes your eyes look smaller. It contributes to that tired appearance.

**Fine lines and wrinkles across the eyelid skin:** Your upper eyelid skin is covered in fine lines. These lines deepen when you close your eyes, soften when you open them, but never completely disappear. They’re becoming more permanent.

**Lower eyelid wrinkles and texture:** Your lower eyelid has developed fine lines and uneven texture. Sometimes there’s puffiness or bags. Sometimes there’s just roughness and creepiness.

**Loss of elasticity:** Your eyelid skin has lost the tautness it once had. It feels loose. It looks loose. When you pull the skin slightly, it doesn’t snap back like it used to.

**Tear trough hollowing:** The area where your lower eyelid meets your cheek has hollowed out. This creates a shadow that makes your eyes look sunken and tired.

**Overall tired appearance:** All of this combines to make you look perpetually tired, older, and worn down—regardless of how you actually feel.

### The Impact

This isn’t just aesthetic. Your eyes are the first thing people see when they look at you. This tired appearance affects:

– **How people perceive your energy and mood** (people assume you’re tired or unwell)

– **Your confidence in social situations** (you’re self-conscious about your appearance)

– **Your professional presence** (tired eyes undermine authority and competence)

– **Your romantic and intimate relationships** (you feel less attractive, less vibrant)

– **Your sense of self** (you don’t recognize the person looking back from the mirror)

You’ve probably tried solutions:

– **Expensive eye creams:** Countless products promising to “lift,” “tighten,” “brighten” the eye area. Some help slightly. None address the fundamental problem.

– **Makeup:** Concealer helps temporarily. But makeup is temporary, requires reapplication, and can feel heavy in a sensitive area.

– **Botox:** You might have tried this. It smooths dynamic wrinkles (the ones created by movement). It can help. But it doesn’t tighten loose skin. It doesn’t address drooping. It doesn’t remove the damaged tissue.

– **Filler:** You might have tried injectable filler to plump up hollowed areas. It works temporarily. But it’s expensive (£200-400+ per syringe), needs redoing every 6-12 months, and doesn’t address the fundamental problem: **your eyelid skin has accumulated sun damage and lost elasticity that needs to be treated, not filled.**

– **Non-ablative laser:** You might have tried laser treatments promising eyelid tightening without downtime. Your eyes felt tighter immediately. But that’s temporary thermal contraction—it fades within weeks. The deep improvement never materialized.

**You’ve reached the point where you realize: subtle treatments aren’t enough. Your eyelids need real transformation.**

But you’re also at the point where you’re cautious. You’ve been disappointed before. Your eyes are delicate. You’re nervous about a treatment that’s too aggressive. You want transformation, but you want it done skillfully by someone who understands eyelid anatomy and the unique requirements of this delicate area.

That’s why you’re here.

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## Why Most Clinics Get Eyelids Wrong

The periocular area (upper eyelids, lower eyelids, tear troughs, orbital lines) is perhaps the most delicate and anatomically complex area of the face.

Most practitioners treat it timidly. Or they avoid it entirely.

### The Problems

**1. Weak, Generic Protocols**

Most clinics apply the same fractional protocol to eyelids that they use everywhere else on the face. Weak settings designed for safety, not transformation.

This gives modest improvement in fine lines, but doesn’t address:

– Drooping upper lids

– Loose eyelid skin

– Texture and crepiness

– Tear trough hollowing

– The tired appearance

**2. Fractional-Only Approach**

Most practitioners restrict themselves to fractional eyelid treatment (micro-zones of ablation with untreated skin in between). This minimizes downtime, which is appealing to clinics.

But it also minimizes results. Fractional eyelid treatment improves fine lines and texture slightly. It doesn’t create the transformation needed for true tired-eye reversal.

**3. Fear-Based Limitations**

Eyelid skin is delicate. This is true. Complications with eyelid treatment are more visible and more concerning than complications elsewhere on the face. This is also true.

So most practitioners play it safe. They use weak settings. They avoid full-field treatment. They deliver mediocre results rather than risk complications.

**The result: patient disappointment and the belief that “laser can’t really help tired eyelids.”**

### What’s Actually Possible

With proper training, proper technique, and proper understanding of eyelid anatomy, **CO₂ laser can completely transform tired, drooping eyelids.**

Most practitioners simply won’t attempt it.

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## Why CO₂ Laser Is the Only Modality That Truly Transforms Eyelids

**CO₂ laser is the only modality that can:**

**1. Remove loose, damaged eyelid skin**

Your upper eyelid droop isn’t just wrinkles. It’s loose, damaged skin hanging downward. Fractional CO₂ can improve fine wrinkles on the surface but doesn’t address loose skin.

Full-field CO₂ ablates away the loose, damaged skin. Your body replaces it with new, tight, elastic skin. The drooping improves.

**2. Create actual skin tightening through collagen reformation**

Non-ablative treatments create temporary thermal tightening that fades. CO₂ creates lasting tightening because it removes damaged tissue and replaces it with new collagen that’s denser and more organized than aged collagen.

**3. Remodel the entire periocular aesthetic unit**

Your eyes aren’t just isolated upper and lower lids. They’re an integrated system: upper lid, lower lid, tear trough, orbital area. They all work together to create the “tired” appearance.

CO₂ laser can remodel this entire system comprehensively—upper full-field, lower full-field, tear trough area, orbital area—as an integrated whole.

**4. Address texture, elasticity, and skin quality simultaneously**

Botox addresses wrinkles. Fillers address volume. But neither addresses eyelid skin quality itself.

CO₂ laser removes damaged eyelid skin and replaces it with new, healthy skin—improving texture, elasticity, and skin quality all at once.

### Why Other Modalities Fall Short

**Botox:** Paralyzes muscles to smooth wrinkles. Doesn’t address loose skin, drooping, or texture.

**Fillers:** Add volume to hollowed areas. Doesn’t address drooping, texture, or skin quality. Temporary (6-12 months).

**Non-ablative laser:** Heats dermis to trigger collagen. Doesn’t remove damaged tissue. Results fade (6-18 months).

**Fractional CO₂ (weak settings):** Modest improvement in fine lines. Doesn’t address drooping, loose skin, or significant texture issues.

**Erbium laser:** Different wavelength, less efficient at water absorption. Lacks depth needed for eyelid transformation.

**Plasma pen:** Temporary superficial carbonisation. Results fade within weeks.

**Surgical blepharoplasty:** Removes loose skin surgically. Requires surgery, anesthesia, significant downtime. Can look overdone.

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## The Revida Eyelid Approach: Why We Get Results Others Can’t

We treat eyelids differently than most clinics. Better.

### 1. Advanced Full-Field Eyelid Protocols

Most practitioners stick to fractional eyelid work. We develop full-field protocols for both upper and lower lids when appropriate.

Full-field upper eyelid resurfacing removes loose, damaged skin. Your body replaces it with new, tight, elastic skin. The drooping improves. Fine lines disappear. Texture refines. The transformation is comprehensive.

Full-field lower eyelid resurfacing addresses loose skin, fine lines, texture, and tears troughs. The entire lower eyelid area is remodeled.

This is rare. Most practitioners won’t attempt it. We do, successfully.

### 2. Integrated Periocular Approach

We don’t treat upper lids and lower lids as separate problems. We treat them as an integrated aesthetic unit:

– **Full-field upper lids** (addressing drooping and texture)

– **Full-field lower lids** (addressing loose skin and texture)

– **Fractional palpebral skin** (improving fine lines on the actual eyelid skin where you apply makeup)

– **Orbital area** (addressing fine lines and texture around the orbital rim and tear troughs)

This comprehensive approach creates harmonious, balanced transformation.

### 3. Proprietary Protocols for Eyelid Physiology

Eyelid skin is thinner than facial skin. Healing is different. Collagen remodeling has different timelines. Most practitioners don’t understand these differences.

Over 1,000+ procedures, I’ve developed protocols specifically for eyelid physiology. Not generic settings. Not copied from competitors.

### 4. Real-Time Precision During Treatment

Eyelid treatment requires real-time decision-making:

– How is the thin eyelid skin responding?

– Should we adjust intensity?

– Is this upper lid responding faster than the other?

– Should we go slightly deeper in the tear trough area?

I’m watching and adjusting throughout treatment, not following a rigid protocol.

### 5. Comfort and Safety Throughout

Eyelid CO₂ treatment can be uncomfortable. We offer full facial nerve blocks (£95), which make the entire procedure painless.

Safety is paramount with eyelids. I have the training and experience to deliver transformation safely.

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⭐ Your Eyelid Transformation: Which Revida Eyelid Protocol Is Right for You?

From subtle brightening to dramatic upper & lower eyelid renewal — choose the level that fits your goals and your downtime.

Every pair of eyes ages differently.
Some patients simply notice early crepiness.
Others struggle with tired lower lids, etched lines, or upper-lid heaviness.
And some want a complete reset — the kind that restores the youthful openness the eyes once had.

The Revida Eyelid Ladder gives you four medically structured options, each building on the next, each designed around eyelid anatomy, laser-tissue physics, and your goals.

🔹 Option 1: Revida Lid-Lift — £495

Fractional CO₂ tightening for early crepiness and mild eyelid ageing

Perfect for patients who want a “light but meaningful” improvement without committing to deeper protocols.

Best for:

Fine crepiness on upper OR lower eyelids
Early thinning
Mild texture decline
Slight tiredness around the eyes

What it includes:

Conservative fractional CO₂ to the upper or lower eyelid
Micro-collagen remodelling in the papillary dermis
Safe, controlled tightening without aggressive downtime

Results:

Brighter, smoother eyelid skin
Mild lifting effect
A fresher, less worn look
Subtle but noticeable improvement

Downtime: 3–6 days of redness/bronzing.

Packages:

Course of 3: £1,335
Course of 4: £1,740

This is the ideal starting point for patients exploring eyelid rejuvenation or managing early signs of ageing.

🔹 Option 2: Revida Lid-Lift+ — £795

Fractional for moderate eyelid ageing

This is the most popular mid-tier eyelid treatment for global eyelid enhancement.

Best for:

Moderate upper and lower eyelid laxity
Texture creasing
Early etched lines
Lateral canthal ageing (“smile lines”)
Lower lid shadowing or early tear-trough tiredness

What it includes:

Intensified fractional CO₂ to both upper and lower orbital lids
Includes the palpebral lids for more comprehensive treatment.
Hybrid smoothing (low-density ablative blending) across key zones

Results:

Clearly tighter eyelid skin
Smoother lower-lid texture
Improved eyelid–cheek junction
Brighter, more awake appearance

Downtime: 5–8 days.

Packages:

Course of 3: £2,145
Course of 4: £2,795

Special pricing when combined with full-face fractional:

£695 when performed with Refresh/ Renew / Restore / Repair / Repair-CROSS / Refine / Refine-X.

Lid-Lift+ is ideal for patients wanting a visible improvement without committing to full-field eyelid treatment.

🔹 Option 3: Revida Orbit360 — £1,095

Upper + lower eyelids (orbital and palpebral) + periorbital improvement — the advanced but balanced periocular halo.

Orbit360 is engineered for patients with noticeable periocular ageing who want deeper correction across all three eyelid subunits: upper lid, lower lid, and periorbital.

Best for:

Moderate upper-lid drooping
Lower-lid crêpiness
Fine lines around the entire orbital rim
Mild–moderate tear trough tiredness
Patients wanting a “real difference” that still looks natural

What it includes:

Intense fractional CO₂ to the upper and lower orbital and palpebral eyelids (precision, not aggression)
A tightening halo of fractional CO₂ to the orbital rim (supra-brow. lateral canthus, crow’s feet + infraorbital region)
Lighter palpebral fractional pass (safer for the moving eyelid skin)

Results:

Upper lids look lifted and less heavy
Lower lids look smoother, tighter and less shadowed
Lateral canthus lines soften
Entire orbital zone looks more open, youthful and energised with maximum periorbital tightening for true 360 degree improvement.

Downtime: 4–7 days (swelling peaks days 1–3; pinkness 2–3 weeks)

Packages:

Course of 3: £2,960
Course of 4: £3,850

Orbit360 is the sweet spot for patients wanting a major difference without entering the full-field eyelid protocols of the Ultralift.

🔹 Option 4: Revida Orbit360 Ultralift — £3,500

The most powerful non-surgical eyelid rejuvenation available: Maximum 1-2 treatments per lifetime!

This is the protocol for patients seeking maximum eyelid transformation — upper, lower, palpebral and orbital areas treated with the highest degree of doctor-controlled precision.

Best for:

Significant upper-lid drooping
Noticeable dermatochalasis
Advanced crêpiness
Prominent lower-lid wrinkling
Deep etched orbital lines
Pronounced tired appearance
Early surgical candidates seeking a non-surgical alternative

What it includes:

Full-field CO₂ to upper eyelids
Full-field CO₂ to lower eyelids
Fractional palpebral treatment (safe for mobile lid skin)
Fractional peri-orbital halo rejuvenation
Cross-blended feathering to minimise lines of demarcation

Results:

Significantly lifted upper lids
Dramatically smoothed lower lids
Reduction in tear trough tiredness
Major tightening & collagen rebuilding
“Bright-eyed,” refreshed look that can last years
A natural result — not surgical, not stretched

Downtime: 7–10 days peak healing (pinkness 3–4 weeks)

This is the closest non-surgical treatment to an upper + lower blepharoplasty effect, without cutting.

🔹 Option 5: Revida Resurface Visage (Our Top-Tier Combination Resurfacing Package) — £6,550

Full-field face + full eyelid renewal — the complete transformation

For patients with both facial photoageing and eyelid ageing, this protocol combines two of the most powerful rejuvenation systems in one meticulously delivered plan.

Best for:

Deep facial wrinkles
Sun damage
Texture collapse
Perioral etching
Upper & lower lid drooping
Global facial tiredness
Patients prepared for the longest downtime to achieve the biggest change

What it includes:

Full-field CO₂ to the entire face
Full-field upper-eyelid resurfacing
Full-field lower-eyelid resurfacing
Fractional palpebral and orbital blending
Full feathering into temples, brows, and cheek junctions

Results:

5–15 years of facial ageing reversed
Forehead, cheeks, and perioral lines renewed
Upper and lower eyelids lifted, tightened and brightened
A genuinely harmonious, age-reset appearance

Downtime: 7–14 days initial healing; pinkness 4–6 weeks.

This is the protocol chosen by high-budget patients seeking a single-session, whole-face and eyelid reset with the most powerful non-surgical tool available.

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## Your Realistic Eyelid Transformation Timeline

### Days 1-3: Peak Swelling and Redness

Your eyes are swollen and red. You look noticeably worse than you will later. This is temporary inflammatory response.

Sleep elevated (reduces swelling). Use ice compresses (15 min on, 15 min off). Take ibuprofen. Avoid heat and exercise.

### Days 4-7: Swelling Decreasing, Redness Intense

Swelling is much better (especially by morning of day 7). Redness is still intense but improving. Superficial peeling starts.

You look obviously in recovery, but improving daily. Don’t wear makeup. Use only provided aftercare.

### Weeks 2-3: Pink Phase, Palpebral Skin Improving

Redness is noticeably less intense (entering pink phase). Eyelid skin texture is visibly improving. Fine lines are softening.

You can wear makeup if needed (from day 5 onwards). Can return to work/social activities.

### Weeks 3-6: Pinkness Gradually Fading, Transformation Becoming Obvious

Pinkness gradually fades week by week. Eyes are noticeably less tired-looking. Upper lid opening is improving. Lower lid texture is refining.

Transformation is becoming visibly obvious.

### Weeks 6-12: Noticeable Transformation, Eyes Open and Bright

Most redness resolved. Eyes look dramatically different. Upper lids are lifted. Lower lids are tight. Tear troughs are improved. Fine lines are softened. Eyes look open, bright, rested.

Collagen remodeling is ongoing beneath the surface.

### Months 3-6: Full Benefits Apparent

Full transformation is obvious. Eyes look 10+ years younger. Upper eyelid drooping has dramatically improved or resolved. Lower eyelid texture is smooth. Tear troughs are softened. Eyes look open, bright, confident.

### Months 6-12: Final Result Stable

Collagen continues maturing. Eyes are at their best. This result will last 5-10+ years.

### What You’ll Actually See

**Before:** Eyes look tired, drooping, wrinkly. Upper eyelids hooded. Lower eyelids creepy and textured. Tear troughs hollow. Overall exhausted appearance.

**After (6-12 months):** Eyes look open, bright, rested, youthful. Upper eyelids lifted. Lower eyelids smooth. Tear troughs softened. Face looks vibrant and energized. People ask if you’ve had vacation or are doing something different.

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## Addressing Your Eyelid Concerns

### “Will This Look Overdone?”

No. Because we’re removing damaged eyelid skin and replacing it with your own new healthy skin, not injecting foreign substances.

Results are natural-looking eyelid improvement, not a “worked on” appearance.

### “Will My Eyes Look Different?”

Yes, in the best way. Your eyes will look like they did 10+ years ago—open, bright, rested. You’ll still look like yourself, just dramatically less tired.

### “Is This Safe for Such Delicate Skin?”

Yes, with proper training and technique. Eyelid skin is delicate, but that’s exactly why CO₂ laser is so effective—we can precisely control depth and intensity.

Safety requires:

– Proper training (I have it)

– Proper technique (I use it)

– Real-time adjustment (I do it)

– Proper aftercare (you’ll receive it)

– Experienced practitioner (I am one)

### “What If I’m Worried About Complications?”

Eyelid complications are rare when done properly. Here’s how we prevent them:

**Extensive training** in eyelid anatomy and physiology
**1,000+ procedures** giving me experience with all variations
**Conservative approach** with professional boundaries
**Real-time observation** during treatment
**Proper aftercare** protocols
**Direct access** to me post-treatment

### “How Long Will Results Last?”

5-10+ years. This is far longer than Botox (3-4 months), fillers (6-12 months), or non-ablative laser (6-18 months).

You might want annual fractional maintenance (Revida Lid-Lift, £495), but full-field eyelid resurfacing is typically a one-time treatment.

### “What About Downtime?”

Honest timeline:

– **Days 1-3:** Obviously in recovery (swollen, red). Not an option for public life.

– **Days 4-7:** Still in recovery but improving daily. Only if you can explain you’re healing.

– **Weeks 2-3:** Pink but much better. You can work if comfortable.

– **Weeks 4-6:** Pinkness fading. Makeup covers remaining pinkness.

**Practical timing:** Schedule Friday afternoon. Take Monday off. Return Tuesday looking in recovery but noticeably improving daily. By following Friday, manageable with makeup. By next week, pinkness notably fades.

Winter is ideal for eyelid treatment (recover during darker months).

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## The Treatment Details

### Before Treatment

**Consultation (£60):** 30 minutes. I assess your eyelids, understand your concerns, discuss realistic expectations.

**Test Patch (£195, optional):** Advanced test patching on small orbital area. After 30 days, you’ll see how your skin responds. Cost credited toward full treatment.

### Day of Treatment

**Anaesthesia:** Topical anesthetic numbs the area. You’ll feel pressure.

**Optional:** Full facial nerve blocks (£95) make you completely numb—you feel nothing.

**Duration:** 45-60 minutes for comprehensive eyelid treatment.

**During Treatment:** You hear the laser firing. You feel warmth and pressure, not pain (with proper anaesthesia).

**Immediately After:** Eyes are red and swollen. I apply cooling and specialized aftercare. You can drive home.

### Recovery Week-by-Week

**Days 1-2:** Peak swelling and redness. Sleep elevated. Ice compresses. Ibuprofen.

**Days 3-5:** Swelling much better. Redness intense. Superficial peeling. Continue aftercare.

**Days 5-7:** Mild swelling. Obvious peeling. Eyes look better but obviously healing.

**Weeks 2-3:** Swelling gone. Pink phase. Can work if comfortable. Avoid intense activity and direct sun.

**Weeks 3-6:** Pinkness gradually fades. Transformation becoming obvious.

**Weeks 6-12:** Dramatic transformation visible. Eyes look 10+ years younger.

**Months 3-12:** Final results emerging. Stable and lasting.

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## Cost Breakdown

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**Cost Context:**

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| Botox (per session) | £200-300 | 3-4 months | £600-1,200 | £3,000-6,000 |

| Filler (per syringe) | £200-400 | 6-12 months | £400-2,400 | £2,000-12,000 |

| **Revida Orbit360** | **£1,095** | **5-10+ years** | **£110-220** | **£550-1,095** |

One Revida Orbit360 costs less than a year of Botox injections and lasts 50+ times longer.

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## Optional Upgrades

**Add Full Facial Nerve Blocks (for complete numbness):** £95

**Add Facial Treatments:** Combine with Revida Restore (£1,195, deep fractional face) or Revida Resurface (£2,195, full-field face) for comprehensive facial + eyelid transformation.

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## Who Should Get Eyelid CO₂ Treatment

**You’re ideal if:**

– Your upper eyelids are drooping or hooding

– Your lower eyelids are wrinkly, textured, or loose

– You have tear trough hollowing

– You have fine lines and texture around the eyes

– You look perpetually tired even when well-rested

– You’ve tried other treatments without satisfactory results

– You’re ready for meaningful transformation

– You can manage 1-2 weeks visible recovery

**Consider alternatives if:**

– You want subtle change (Botox might be better)

– You can’t manage visible recovery (non-ablative laser has minimal downtime)

– You want temporary results only (fillers might be better)

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## Why Dr Brad for Eyelid Transformation

### Rare Eyelid Expertise

Full-field eyelid resurfacing is genuinely uncommon. Most practitioners avoid it. I’ve developed protocols for advanced eyelid work that most doctors simply won’t attempt.

### 1,000+ CO₂ Procedures

Experience with how different eyelid types respond, how to adjust for variations, how to deliver transformation safely.

### Medical Training

GP with full medical background. GMC registered. Currently practice as an NHS GP. This gives diagnostic expertise and medical accountability.

### Doctor-Delivered Precision

I consult with you. I operate the laser personally. I manage your care. Your delicate eyelids are never delegated to an operator.

### Integrated Approach

I treat your entire periocular aesthetic unit as an integrated system, not isolated upper and lower lids. This creates harmonious, balanced transformation.

### Real Patient Results

4.9 out of 5 stars on Fresha. 379 reviews from eyelid patients who went from tired-looking to bright and open.

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## Your Next Step

**Book a consultation:** £60 for 30 minutes via doctorbrad.co.uk

We’ll assess your specific eyelid concerns, discuss realistic expectations, and determine which eyelid protocol is right for you.

**Or test your response:** £195 for advanced test patching on orbital area. After 30 days, see exactly how your skin responds. Cost credited toward full treatment.

Your eyes are the first thing people see when they look at you. They shouldn’t say “you look tired.” They should say “you look rested, vibrant, younger.”

Let’s make that happen.

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**Dr Brad**

Aesthetic Medicine Expert • CO₂ Laser Specialist

Bristol, South West England

GMC Registered • NHS GP • University of London Distinction in Aesthetic Medicine

4.9★ on Fresha (379 reviews) | 4.4★ on Google

Eyelid Resurfacing Expert