To minimise swelling after eyelid surgery, it is important to cool down properly. In addition, you can consider lymphatic drainage to help drain the wound fluid that develops after eyelid surgery during the healing process.

In preparation for your eyelid surgery, if you maximally activate the lymphatic system and completely empty the lymphatic sponge, this system can absorb and drain the subcutaneous fluid, which can cause much less swelling.

The recommended lymph drainage schedule for an eyelid correction is 3 preparatory drains before and 3 post-treatments after the eyelid correction. The drainage is a low-pressure treatment that allows safe treatment soon after the eyelid correction.

You will experience the least swelling after surgery if you sleep with an extra pillow so that your head is higher than the rest of your body.
During the first week after surgery, try not to bend over, lift heavily, cough and push. Postpone (intensive) sports for a fortnight and do not wear lenses and make-up either. Do not put anything on the eyelids and try not to rub them. After about a week, when all the scabs have come off, you can start using the scar cream we gave you.

Due to our many years of experience in performing eyelid corrections, we work with a special pre- and aftercare protocol. This way, you are optimally prepared and recover without complications.

Usually, pain relief with paracetamol is sufficient after surgery.
We advise you not to drive a car on the day of surgery and as long as your vision is obstructed.

You should not use contact lenses for 2 weeks. You can use make-up again after removing the sutures, when all scabs have disappeared.
We advise you not to smoke until the sutures are removed. Smoking increases the risk of complications. We advise you not to expose the scars to UV sunlight and/or tanning beds for 3 months after surgery.

Often you have been considering eyelid surgery for some time, but when you actually take the step is different for everyone. If you look in the mirror and find that you have a gloomy or tired look, even when you are well rested, you may have already considered doing something about it. Eyelid surgery offers a solution here. However, an eyelid correction is not just a solution to a cosmetic problem. Overhanging eyelids can cause various complaints. In some cases, they can limit vision. Overhanging eyelids can also cause headaches, as your muscles have to put more effort into keeping the eyes open. Regardless of the underlying desire for your eyelid surgery, it is important to first find out whether you qualify for it. The best way to do this is to request a no-obligation consultation with our specialists.

Skin + Surgery Clinics is transparent and fair in its pricing. We value quality, which is why we only work with experienced cosmetic doctors. Because everyone is unique, what can be corrected to the eyelids can vary from person to person. Sometimes only excess skin needs to be removed, sometimes excess fat or muscle tissue is also involved. In our clinic, we consider two things important in this: long-lasting and natural results.

Upper eyelid surgery bilateral - skin resection

If there is only excess skin, eyelid surgery with skin resection will suffice. The underlying muscle tissue or fat pockets will not be corrected in this case.

Upper eyelid surgery both sides - skin resection and adjusting muscle

Often, in addition to excess skin, there is sagging of the orbicularis oculi: the muscle used in closing and opening the eyelids. By removing a small strip, the result becomes more natural than if we only removed skin while there is excess and sagging muscle.

Upper eyelid surgery both sides - skin resection, muscle and fat pockets removed

For somewhat thick eyelids, or puffy eyes, it is often necessary to remove some fat in addition to excess skin and muscle. This fat 'pushes' against the septum, muscle and skin, so to speak, and therefore partially causes the drooping eyelids. Therefore, to ensure long-term results, it is necessary to remove the fat as well in this indication.

Performing an eyelid correction requires skilled work. There are different types of eyelid surgery, all with different intended results. To determine your eligibility for the procedure and which technique best suits your desired result, a preliminary examination is needed. During the preliminary examination, there is room to ask all your questions. Pictures are also taken for the medical record. With the preliminary examination, we ensure that you have a realistic expectation of the intended results.

Often you have been considering eyelid surgery for some time, but when you actually take the step is different for everyone. If you look in the mirror and find that you have a gloomy or tired look, even when you are well rested, you may have already considered doing something about it. Eyelid surgery offers a solution here. However, an eyelid correction is not just a solution to a cosmetic problem. Overhanging eyelids can cause various complaints. In some cases, they can limit vision. Overhanging eyelids can also cause headaches, as your muscles have to put more effort into keeping the eyes open. Regardless of the underlying desire for your eyelid surgery, it is important to first find out if you qualify for it. The best way to do this is to request a no-obligation consultation with our specialists

Eyelid surgery involves removing excess skin and fat from the upper and or lower eyelids. When an eyelid correction is performed from a cosmetic point of view, it can achieve a fresher and rested look. Eyelid correction can also be performed from a medical point of view, when the overhanging eyelids cause symptoms. In both cases, the procedure is the same.