Dr Liz Insull

Dr Liz Insull Ophthalmologist and Oculoplastic Surgeon loving life in the Hawke’s Bay with regular cameos in Welly

27/01/2026

2025: DNF.
2026: still here.

Musings Whilst Running.



13/01/2026

Post-cataract chat - fast edition ⚡️
The full breakdown lives on my YouTube for anyone wanting the slightly longer game on recovery.

Clear vision is a journey, not a jump cut ✨





Before & 4 weeks after upper lid blepharoplasty. Subtle lift. Fresher look. Natural result. Thanks to my patient for all...
13/01/2026

Before & 4 weeks after upper lid blepharoplasty.
Subtle lift. Fresher look. Natural result.
Thanks to my patient for allowing me to share.

23/12/2025

Not lots of things.
Just simple things.
Nature. Everyday moments. Quiet joy 🌿

18/12/2025

Last cataract list of 2025 ✔️
Loved the work. Felt the fatigue.
Lucky to have a team that lifts the room.
Signing off shortly for some Christmas R&R cue recharge ✨

15/12/2025

Upper eyelid blepharoplasty can quietly brighten the eyes and ease that tired, heavy feeling / results that look natural and feel light

02/12/2025

Quick rundown on blepharoplasty - upper eyelid surgery - in under a minute.

what is it?
A small procedure to remove excess skin (and sometimes fat) from the eyelids. It lifts heaviness, opens the eyes, and restores your natural lid contour not a ‘new face’, just a fresher version of you.

Who’s it for?
People with heavy lids, hooding, makeup smudging, lashes hidden under skin, or reduced peripheral vision.
And yes, it can be cosmetic and functional.

How long does it take?
About 45 minutes under local anaesthetic. You’re awake, comfortable, and home the same day.

Recovery?
Expect swelling and bruising for a few days. Rest & Ice packs, a bit of Netflix, then back to day to day around the 7 day mark. Stitches out at one week. Final settling over 4–6 weeks.”

Scarring?
Hidden in the natural eyelid crease, once healed, most people can’t find it.

Results?
Lighter lids, brighter eyes, better vision if the skin was blocking it, and a ‘you look rested’ vibe.
If your lids feel heavy or in the way, this is a good place to start.

27/11/2025

Chalazion = blocked eyelid oil gland.
Not dangerous, just annoying.
Warm compresses help most… but the stubborn ones?
That’s where I step in. 👀🔥

17/11/2025

A weekend of connecting with mentors, mentees, and past Hawkes Bay registrars - plus a strong showing of powerhouse women in ophthalmology.
Great speakers, awesome conversations, and plenty of momentum.

15/11/2025

RANZCO Melbourne - yesterday was BIG ✨

Celebrating our newest Fellows, reconnecting with so many brilliant colleagues, and giving my talk on unconscious bias.

There’s something powerful about naming the things we’ve all felt but rarely say out loud.
The old norms.
The hidden assumptions.
The way leadership still has edges.

Yesterday reminded me exactly why these conversations matter
Here are the highlights. What a day. 🔥

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