Upper eyelid lift

The ideal candidate for an eyelid lift is a healthy individual with realistic expectations for the results. They should have drooping eyelids, bags under the eyes, or excess skin on the upper and/or lower eyelids that affects their appearance. A suitable patient should not have any serious eye conditions or chronic health issues and should be willing to follow the postoperative recovery instructions to achieve optimal results.

In most cases, local anesthesia is entirely sufficient. Sedation is also available upon request.

Most patients can resume their normal daily activities within a few days to a week after surgery.

For an upper eyelid lift, the scar is placed directly in the eyelid crease, and for a lower eyelid lift, it follows the lower eyelid margin, making it barely noticeable.

The results of an eyelid lift are generally long-lasting. However, natural aging continues, which may cause signs of sagging to reappear over time. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, following a regular skincare routine, and using sun protection can help prolong the results.

During the first few days, you should apply cold compresses and sleep with your upper body elevated to minimize swelling as much as possible. The surgery itself is not painful, but bruising around the eyes can be uncomfortable. It is important to avoid taking blood-thinning pain medications, such as aspirin.

You should wear glasses for approximately one week after surgery. However, contact lenses should be avoided during this time, as they may irritate your eyes.

You should avoid strenuous physical activity, sports, swimming, and saunas for approximately 2–3 weeks. Sun exposure can increase swelling and the risk of scar discoloration. In general, you may return to sunlight after two weeks, but direct UV exposure to the scars should be avoided for about six months. During this time, wear high-quality sunglasses and apply sunscreen with SPF 50 to the scars.

Until the stitches are removed (usually after one week), you should avoid applying makeup on and around your eyes. This helps prevent any impurities from entering the wound.

A significant improvement is usually noticeable once the swelling has subsided. However, the final result, including complete scar healing, will only be visible after several weeks to a few months.