Eyelid lift

Blepharoplasty tightens the muscles and tissues of the eyelids, removes excess fat and skin, and corrects sagging skin, significantly improving peripheral vision. It is also performed for cosmetic and aesthetic reasons. Blepharoplasty can be performed on either the upper or lower eyelids, or both (circular eyelid lift), for cosmetic purposes. For a lower eyelid lift, which requires removing fat rather than skin, transconjunctival blepharoplasty is performed. Transconjunctival blepharoplasty involves making an incision inside the lower eyelid, so there is no visible scar, and the fat is removed. This procedure does not affect vision, but results in a younger, fresher appearance.

It is important for the patient to have realistic expectations before undergoing cosmetic blepharoplasty. Although the procedure improves appearance and self-confidence, it does not radically change the face.

There are two types of eyelid lifts – non-surgical and surgical.

Non-surgical eyelid lift methods

There are several methods of non-surgical lifting:

• Laser eyelid lifting is a new method of performing blepharoplasty, in which a laser is used to correct facial anomalies or improve the beauty around the eyes.
• Plasma lifting is a new non-invasive procedure that minimizes the signs of aging with minimal recovery time.
• Hardware lifting – uses the method of myostimulation and microcurrent therapy.
• Thread eyelid lifting – the introduction of special threads into the subcutaneous tissue, which reinforce the tissues, that is, fix them in the desired position.

The advantage of non-surgical methods is that the price of an eyelid lift is much lower than that of surgery, and the recovery period after the procedure does not exceed one week.

Operating room – endoscopic eyelid lift

Eyelid lift surgery is performed in a clinic on an outpatient basis, requiring sedation and local anesthesia. General anesthesia may be used for “sensitive” patients. Patients may choose to have the procedure on the upper or lower eyelid, or both. The procedure can take anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on whether the upper and lower eyelids are being treated. If the upper eyelid is being treated, the incision is usually made along the natural crease of the eyelid. Once the incision is made, fat deposits are repositioned or removed, muscles and tissue are tightened, and excess skin is removed. On the lower eyelid, the incision is usually made just below the lash line to allow for the removal of excess skin.

After the procedure, the incisions are closed with stitches, tissue glue, or surgical tape and usually covered loosely with gauze to allow the area to heal.

The best candidates for blepharoplasty are those who are in good general health, do not smoke, do not have serious eye diseases, and have healthy facial tissues and muscles. People with eye diseases, including glaucoma or retinal detachment, thyroid disease, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or high blood pressure should not have blepharoplasty.

Within two weeks after the procedure, any swelling and bruising will subside, and most patients can return to work within 10 to 14 days. Even after you return to your normal routine, you will continue to gradually recover for several weeks after surgery.

Given that these treatments vary depending on the specific areas you want to target, the average price for an upper blepharoplasty can range from €1,850, a lower blepharoplasty from €2,200, and a circular blepharoplasty from €3,150.