Advantages and disadvantages of eyelid treatment

Read all the benefits below.

You look natural, just like you, only younger.
Today, top surgeons can achieve natural-looking results thanks to technology, expertise and craftsmanship. In the past, but even now, some surgeons remove too much fat in an attempt to “tighten” the area around the eyes. The effect? The client looks ‘pulled’ and unnatural. Therefore, it is very important to choose the right clinic when tying the knot. Some ‘surgeons’ offer prices that are too good to be true, and often this is true when looking at the results.

Recovery is relatively easy.
Again, the right technology, expertise and craftsmanship ensures that the procedure surrounding eyelid surgery is made easier. Our specialists have years of knowledge and experience and know exactly what they are doing. At SkinSurgery, the pre- and after-care of eyelid surgery is included, so there are no surprises. You may experience swelling and bruising, but few people experience significant pain. This is often quickly remedied by cooling. For 14 days after the procedure, light activity and no heavy lifting is recommended, but most people can return to work within two or three days. So secretly, it is not all that bad.

Long-term results
The results of eyelid surgery are long-lasting, but nothing is forever. Over time, you can expect the elasticity of the skin and the quality of the facial muscles to change, after all, you don't stop ageing after eyelid surgery. Protect the skin around the eyes with sunscreen and moisturiser to maintain the results for as long as possible. Most do not need a repeat treatment, but in some cases this is possible.

No more headaches, or problems watching
Eyelid surgery can cure certain vision problems. The heavy eyelids, which used to be half on the eye, are removed and pressure is relieved. This allows you to see easily again and eliminates the need to tighten your muscles around the eye. Often, the resulting headaches also disappear on their own.

You can read all the drawbacks below.

There is always a risk
Every surgery has risks, but eyelid surgery is recognised as safe and effective. Some of the minor side effects you may experience include:

• Temporary double or blurred vision
• Temporary swelling and bruising around the upper eye
• Small bumps along the incisions

These side effects are part of the routine healing process after the procedure and disappear on their own within a few days. The more serious complications are:

• Dry eyes
• Asymmetry
• Difficulty closing the eyes

Here too, we should mention how crucial it is to find the right clinic. The more experienced and skilled the surgeon, the less likely you are to get serious complications. Don't take unnecessary risks when it comes to your face. At SkinSurgery, only experienced specialists, so with us you are assured of expertise and competence.

Some difficulty seeing after surgery
After eyelid surgery, your vision will be temporarily blurred due to slight swelling of the cornea. This returns to normal within two or three days. Still, we have to name it as a drawback.

Scars
An eyelid correction, performed by a specialist, shows almost no scars. There are, however, because small incisions are made. An expert will cover up these incisions in the folds of the eyelids, so the scars are hardly noticeable after you heal. After surgery, you may experience some redness and swelling around the incisions, but this will disappear after about a week.

It takes a while before you see the results.
As with all other cosmetic procedures, with eyelid surgery, you need to be patient. The result will come, it just takes about 4 to 6 weeks before you see the final result. But, as they say, beautiful things take time.

Eyelid surgery is one of the most common procedures in the Netherlands and worldwide.

This is because most people experience droopy, heavy eyelids. It is father time knocking at the door and it brings with it the reduction of collagen and elasticity. Treatments like Sculptra and Profhilo can help slow down this process, but unfortunately, our eyelids need special treatment. Eyelid surgery... or maybe something else?

You often sense that a correction is needed. For example, if you notice that your eyelids are pressing on your eyes, making you try harder to see. Or maybe you were facetiming with an acquaintance and the reflection shows that your puffiness is quite deep, even though you slept for a neat 8 hours.

Yet there are some people who think they need eyelid surgery, but might be better off doing something else. Indeed, excess skin near the eyes need not always be caused by drooping eyelids. It can also be caused by low-hanging or pressing eyebrows. In this case, a brow lift (possibly combined with an upper eyelid correction) is a better solution.

Therefore, we recommend scheduling a no-obligation consultation so that our specialists can analyse your face and see exactly what is needed. Each person may require a different eyelid correction and the before and after of an eyelid correction will therefore differ for each individual. SkinSurgery is a specialist in the field of upper eyelid surgery, but also other species such as lower eyelid surgery, and double eyelid corrections (also known as Asian eyelid surgery). Want to know more? Read about the different types of eyelid surgery we offer here.