How does eyelid surgery work?
Consultation with the specialist
An eyelid correction is always preceded by a no-obligation consultation. In a personal meeting with our specialists in a relaxed setting, you can ask all your questions, discuss your wishes and express your expectations about the treatment. During the consultation, we will assess your indication and give you honest and competent advice.
Our concerned specialist will assess whether you are eligible for correction of the upper eyelid surgery and/or lower eyelid surgery and gives you clear explanations about the treatment, aftercare, risks, costs and the expected natural end result. Photographs are taken before the treatment and later placed next to post-treatment photos.
We fully understand how you feel. Eyelid surgery is a procedure that you sometimes think about for years and now finally dare to take the step. We are happy to guide you through the process from A to Z. With a specially developed aftercare protocol, you will recover smoothly with minimal swelling and bruising.
In eyelid surgery, the upper eyelids are first marked off. The scar falls precisely into the natural folds of the skin, making it barely visible later.
Eyelid correction is a minor surgical procedure performed, under local anaesthetic, during a day surgery. If you are very nervous before the procedure, we can prescribe sedative medication. It is important that you feel comfortable during the procedure. The eyelids are numbed with small injections, in the skin of the eyelids.
To ensure natural and long-lasting results, it is sometimes necessary to also remove some fat during eyelid surgery. If we were to leave excess fat in place, it will again cause the eyelids to sag. Also, you will continue to have "thick/puffy" eyes which becomes more prominent if you remove the excess skin but do not take the fat with you.
After we have corrected everything nicely, the eyelids are sutured. The eyelids are sutured with one continuous, insoluble suture. The scar later falls nicely into the crease so that it is minimally visible.
You will not be allowed to remove the stitches by yourself. You will come for a check-up after one week so that we can see how you are doing. This is also the time when the stitches are removed. This is rather painless and done in no time.
Eyelid surgery is a relatively minor and painless treatment that takes about 45 minutes. You can go home after the procedure and after a short rest period. You should not drive your own car because of the swelling around the eyes and the resulting reduced vision.
The treatment has long-term results. Depending on the shape of your eyes, you will enjoy eyelid correction for at least eight to 10 years. With a healthy lifestyle and good skin care, you will get the most out of the treatment.
Your aftercare is our care. We work with a specially developed aftercare protocol so that you recover smoothly with minimal risk of complications.
You may shower one day (24 hours) after the procedure and gently rinse your eyes. Gently pat the treatment area dry without rubbing. Start cooling immediately after eyelid surgery to reduce swelling and redness. Cool for 15 minutes every hour with a cold pack or frozen peas, with a gauze in between. For the first few days, sleep with an extra pillow so that your head is higher. For mild pain, paracetamol is sufficient.
Avoid strenuous physical activity such as lifting, bending, or intense sports in the first two weeks after your eyelid surgery. Sutures will be removed after 7 to 9 days. Do not smoke until then. After 2 to 3 weeks, the wounds are closed and the scabs are gone, and you can wear make-up and contact lenses again. After 6 to 8 weeks, you will come for a check-up. Avoid bright sun, tanning beds and sauna for the first 3 months.