Upper blepharoplasty
Excess skin on both upper lids was resting on the lashes and narrowing her field of vision. Shown six weeks after surgery.
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I will always tell you honestly whether surgery is the right answer for you. Sometimes it isn't, and that conversation matters to me as much as the operation does.Marta Garcia Vilaro — Oculoplastic Consultant Surgeon
Treatments
Eyelid surgery, and everything around it
Marta treats the full range of eyelid conditions, surgical and non-surgical.
Blepharoplasty
Surgery to remove excess skin and fat from the upper or lower eyelids. It can restore your field of vision as well as change how your eyes look.
Eyelid bags
Puffiness beneath the lower lid, usually caused by fat pushing forward rather than by tiredness. Treated surgically or non-surgically depending on the cause.
Ptosis correction
A drooping upper lid that can cover part of the pupil. The muscle that lifts the lid is tightened through a hidden incision in the natural crease.
Eyelid lumps
Cysts, styes and other lesions on the lid margin. Most are harmless, but any lump that changes or persists should be examined.
Watery eyes
Constant watering is usually a drainage problem rather than too many tears. Marta assesses the tear duct and treats the blockage.
Botulinum injections
Small injections that relax the muscles causing lines around the eyes. Also used to treat eyelid spasm.
Dermal fillers
Used to soften hollowing under the eyes and restore volume, placed conservatively and reviewed at follow-up.
Skin optimisation
Non-surgical treatments that improve the texture and quality of the delicate skin around the eyes.
Before & After
Results, with the story behind them
A few of Marta's cases, shown with the condition that brought the patient in and what was done about it.
Ptosis correction
A drooping upper lid was covering part of the pupil. The muscle was tightened through a hidden crease incision. Shown eight weeks after surgery.
Recognised by
Seen privately, and through most major insurers
Marta is recognised by the major UK health insurers and holds practising privileges at both of her consulting locations. If your insurer has declined, she also sees self-funding patients.
Locations
Private care in Essex, NHS practice in Romford
Marta sees private patients at The Holly Private Hospital in Buckhurst Hill. Her NHS post is at Queen's Hospital in Romford, where she leads the oculoplastics department.
Private practice
The Holly Private Hospital
Buckhurst Hill, Essex
One of the South East's leading private hospitals, CQC regulated and operating for over 35 years. Private consultations and surgery take place here.
NHS base
Queen's Hospital, Romford
Barking, Havering and Redbridge NHS Trust
Marta is Consultant Ophthalmologist and lead of the oculoplastics department. Private appointments are not available at this location.
FAQs
Questions people ask before they call
Questions about a specific procedure are answered on that treatment's page.
Do I need a referral to see Marta?
Most private insurers require a referral from your GP or optician before they will authorise a consultation. If you are paying for yourself, you can book directly.
Will my insurance cover it — and what if they decline?
Marta is recognised by the major UK health insurers. Cover depends on your policy and the reason for treatment; functional problems are more often covered than cosmetic ones. If your insurer declines, she also sees self-funding patients.
Who will perform my surgery?
Marta does. She sees you at your consultation, performs the operation herself, and reviews you afterwards. You will not be passed to a different surgeon on the day.
What happens at a first consultation?
She will examine your eyelids, take a history, and explain what she thinks is going on in plain language. If surgery is not the right answer, she will tell you so.
How much does a consultation cost?
Consultation fees are confirmed when you book. Surgical fees are quoted in writing after your consultation, once Marta knows exactly what is involved.
How soon can I be seen?
Appointments at The Holly Private Hospital are usually available within a couple of weeks. Call or request a callback and her team will confirm the next available slot.