Eyelid Lifts (Blepharoplasty)
Category: Face
Treatment Details
Session
1
Operation length
30 min. / 2 hours
Anesthesia
Local/General
Discomfort Period
1-3 Days
Return to work
3-7 Days
Full Recovery
1-7 days
Results
Permanent
Hospital Stay
No
Eyelid lifting (blepharoplasty) corrects drooping eyelids, eye bags, and sagging skin around the eyes. The goal is a more alert, rejuvenated look by removing excess tissue.
Fact Check
- Methods: Upper eyelid lift (incision in the lid crease) and lower eyelid lift (incision under the eyelashes).
- Goal: Elimination of drooping eyelids, eye bags, and tired expression.
- Duration: The procedure takes 1-3 hours and is often possible on an outpatient basis.
- Anesthesia: Local anesthesia or general anesthesia depending on the extent.
- Suitability: Mostly recommended from 35 years of age.
- Aftercare: Cooling to reduce swelling, suture removal after 3-7 days.
- Recovery: Socially fit after approx. 1 week, driving possible after 5 days.
FAQ
Do visible scars remain?
No, the incisions lie in natural folds and are barely visible after healing.
When can I wear contact lenses again?
After approx. 1 week, as soon as the swelling has subsided.
Is the procedure painful?
No, postoperative discomfort is usually minor and treatable.
