Eyelid surgery

Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery):

What is blepharoplasty?

A surgical procedure in which we remove excess skin in the upper or lower eyelid area caused by loosening and aging of the skin. As it is a cosmetic procedure, blepharoplasty is not covered by health insurance (see price list).

How can I make an appointment for this procedure?

Before any blepharoplasty, a consultation and examination by a doctor of our eye department is necessary. This examination can be arranged at any time during the office hours of the general eye clinic.

What is the actual surgery like?

Blepharoplasty is performed under local anaesthesia, the patient is conscious and can communicate with the surgeon throughout the procedure. First, the extent of the skin excess is determined and a drawing is made on the skin. Once the skin excess is removed, the circular eye muscle is divided longitudinally, the connective tissue sheath of the fat pads is broken and the excess fatty tissue is removed. The skin edges are then stitched together and covered with a sterile dressing.

What to do after surgery?

After surgery, cold compresses should be applied to the eyelids to prevent any swelling and bruising. The next day the patient comes to our outpatient clinic for a check-up, when the sterile cover is removed. The stitches are then removed approximately 7 days after surgery.