Upper eyelid surgery before and after

Who’s a good candidate for upper eyelid surgery?

It’s important to have a good cosmetic or functional reason for choosing this treatment. The cosmetic surgeon will examine you with this in mind during a free consultation. You are a good candidate for surgery if you are suffering from sagging, drooping skin. Further indications for treatment include experiencing headaches or loss of vision. We kindly request the following information: your medical history and current state of health,

plus any allergies or medications you might be taking. These can all influence the decision on whether surgery is right for you. During a free consultation, a cosmetic surgeon will advise on the procedure, since it is not recommended for everyone. The consultation includes an examination of your eyelids and assessment of your personal situation.

What is the procedure for upper eyelid surgery?

Eyelid surgery is carried out under local anaesthetic. You will be able to eat and drink as you normally would before surgery. First, the cosmetic surgeon will mark the area of the skin to be removed so it’s clearly indicated. Your surgeon will then remove the excess skin.

Finally, the capillaries will be cauterised to prevent bleeding and the incision will be closed. The scar is practically invisible because the stitches will be in the crease of the eyelid.

Step-by-step plan for an upper eyelid correction

First, you’ll schedule a call with one of our medical assistants. Here, you will discuss the procedure and your problems. If the assistant sees you fit for the surgery, you’ll plan an online consutation with your cosmetic surgeon. During the consultation, the cosmetic surgeon will discuss the treatment and your suitability for the operation with you. Your surgery will always be with the practitioner that you had your consultation with.

Eyelid surgery is carried out under local anaesthetic, so you’ll be able to eat and drink as you normally would. First, the cosmetic surgeon will mark the area of the skin to be removed so it’s clearly indicated. She will then remove the excess skin. Finally, the capillaries will be cauterised to prevent bleeding and the incision will be closed. The scar is practically invisible because the stitches will be in the crease of the eyelid. This takes around 45 minutes.

After your eyelid surgery you can immediately return to your accomodation. The optimum results will be visible after six months.

Price for an Upper Eyelid Surgery

The price of your upper eyelid surgery depends on the location where you’ll have the procedure done. The first phone call and online consultation are entirely free and non-binding.

Please note that you are responsible for arranging and paying for your your own transportation and accomodation in the destination country.

Euros

Dollars

Pounds

Upper eyelid surgery - Amsterdam & Eindhoven

€425,-

$450,-

£370,-
Upper eyelid surgery - Düsseldorf excl. insurance

€950,-

$1010,-

£840,-

Results of upper eyelid surgery

An upper eyelid lift can leave your eyes looking and feeling firmer, give you a well-rested appearance as well as fewer headaches. It will relieve the pressure on your eyes. Your vision will improve and you will be able to resume your daily tasks again. The stitches can be removed quickly so that the results are also visible quickly.

Although you will be able to see the scars at first, these will fade in the weeks after treatment. Once the scars have faded, the results of an upper eyelid lift are eyelids that look and feel firmer. Your eyes will be more expressive and you will appear years younger.

Follow-up care for eyelid surgery

We advise you to use proper sun protection when going outdoors after treatment. The skin and the scar on the upper eyelid will remain fragile and sensitive to uv-rays. This way you will prevent extra pigment accumulating in the scar or excess redness. After six weeks you are free to enjoy the sun as you wish.

We always use dissolvable stitches to close the wouds, so you won’t have to come back to have them removed. 2 weeks after they are dissolved, a scar cream can be used. We recommend liberal application of the cream every day. In addition, you can buy lid lift goggles specially designed to reduce bruising and swelling.