An eyelid correction is always preceded by a free, no-obligation consultation with one of our specialists or our cosmetic doctor. You can easily make an appointment for a free consultation via our website. During the personal consultation you can indicate what bothers you, what eye complaints you have and what your wishes are. The consultation takes place in a relaxed setting, so that you feel completely safe and at ease.
During the free consultation you have the opportunity to ask all your questions about the operation, eyelid correction recovery, the risks and the costs. You will receive an expert and honest answer. We will investigate whether you are eligible for an eyelid correction. You will receive a clear explanation of the entire treatment process and the expected results. During this first consultation, photos are taken before the treatment. These will be placed next to the photos taken after the procedure at a later stage. You can see the positive effect of an eyelid correction.
An eyelid correction is an operation that does not require admission to our clinic. It is an outpatient and relatively simple procedure that takes place under local anesthesia. If you are very nervous, sedative medication may be prescribed. Our patients can go home after the procedure and after a short rest period. The eyelid correction recovery is quite short.
An eyelid correction is performed for drooping heavy eyelids. The treatment area is first marked. After minute incisions, the excess skin and fat tissue is removed and the muscle is trimmed. The stitch scar falls exactly into the natural fold. This is virtually invisible later.
A lower eyelid correction is an operation that is performed if you suffer from bags under the eyes. The treatment of a lower eyelid correction takes approximately 1/1.5 hour. This is a surgical procedure. Our specialist makes small incisions under the eyelash line, after which the excess skin and fat tissue under the eyes is removed. The skin is then pulled together and sutured. The scars under your eyelashes are barely visible or barely visible. During the first few days you may experience swelling and bruising. The first check takes place after seven to ten days and the stitches are also removed. The recovery from a lower eyelid correction often takes a little longer than that of an upper eyelid correction.
An upper eyelid correction is a painless procedure. The eyelid correction takes approximately 45 minutes. You are not allowed to drive independently after the procedure because of the swelling around the eyes and the resulting reduced vision. In addition to swelling, bruising may also occur. An eyelid correction has a permanent, long-lasting result. With good skin care and a healthy lifestyle, you will enjoy the treatment for 8 to 10 years.
At SkinSurgery Clinics you are assured of excellent aftercare. During eyelid correction recovery, an extremely precise aftercare protocol is followed to minimize the risks and chance of complications. Most swelling occurs in the first few days. In the first week, bruising may also occur around the eyes. Swelling and redness can be effectively controlled after eyelid correction by cooling. We recommend cooling with frozen peas for the first few days (at least 24 hours and as needed). By putting the frozen peas in sandwich bags and tying them together, you can create, as it were, 'cooling goggles'. Don't forget to put a gauze pad between the 'cooling goggles' and your skin. The eyelid correction recovery is relatively short, so you can quickly resume your daily activities.
It helps to sleep with an extra pillow the first night, but certainly also the following three days, so that your head is higher. Sleeping on your stomach is not recommended. Aspirin-containing medication can be taken for mild pain.
It is permitted to rinse your eyes with a soft jet of water (in the shower) one day (24 hours) after the procedure. Then pat your eyes thoroughly dry, but do this without rubbing. If you wake up in the morning and your eyes are caked in, so to speak, clean them. You basically do this by wetting a cotton swab. This allows you to gently clean your eyes.
Avoid heavy physical exertion such as lifting heavy objects, bending and straining during the first week. You should not cut the ends of the sutures independently. These are removed after a week by one of our specialists or cosmetic doctor. The eyelid correction recovery is relatively short, so you can quickly resume your daily activities.
We also recommend that you do not smoke until two weeks after the procedure. Smoking does not benefit recovery; your blood vessels narrow and you are at increased risk of impaired wound healing. This makes recovery take longer. Impaired wound healing means that the wounds cannot heal properly, which delays recovery and can result in scars being visible.
After removing the stitches, you may use the ointment (scar cream) if the scabs have disappeared. You can carefully apply this scar cream to the eyes. Our advice is to dab gently and do not rub. We will give you this scar cream during the first check-up.
Do not expose the scars to direct sunlight or sunbed radiation for several months (three months). You will have a check-up with your treating physician six weeks to eight weeks after treatment. The final result of an eyelid correction is clearly visible after 9-12 months.
Eyelid correction recovery is not associated with major risks or complications. This short-term and relatively simple treatment only causes some swelling, redness and perhaps bruising/discoloration around the eyes. There is virtually no pain. For most people, these symptoms disappear after a few days. In isolated cases, bleeding, eye inflammation, insensitivity of the eyelid margin, uneven eyelids, cysts or scarring may occur. If in doubt, always contact the specialists at SkinSurgery Clinics by telephone.
When can I wear contact lenses and make-up again?
You are not allowed to wear lenses for the first two weeks after your eyelid correction. Wearing glasses is the motto. Applying make-up to the eyelids is again permitted two weeks after the procedure. It is not about applying the make-up, but about removing it. It is important that you leave the treated area as much as possible for a speedy recovery and you can enjoy a radiant look faster. One week after your eyelid correction, you will come for a check-up and the stitches will be removed by our specialist. This happens in no time and does not hurt.
