What does blepharoplasty mean
Eyelid lift refers to a procedure to lift the upper and/or lower eyelids.
Upper and lower eyelid lifts may become necessary over time due to the sagging of the skin and muscle around the eye. Eyelid surgery is usually performed for aesthetic reasons, but upper eyelid surgery can also be medically necessary if there is an existing visual field restriction. The fatty tissue on both the lower and upper eyelids can swell and, in combination with the sagging muscles and skin, cause unsightly eye bags.
The aim of blepharoplasty is to tighten the sagging tissue, thus "lightening" your gaze and making your eyes sparkle.
Depending on the degree of suffering and severity, you should decide for yourself when to undergo surgery. We will of course be on hand to advise you.
Information on the operation
In upper eyelid surgery, after marking the excess skin, muscle, and, if necessary, fatty tissue, the skin is numbed with local anesthesia. The excess skin, muscle, and, if necessary, fatty tissue are surgically removed; the muscle is tightened, and the skin is then closed with a fine suture. The scar is virtually invisible, as it lies within a skin fold.
Hospital stay and anesthesia
Upper and lower blepharoplasty can be performed individually or together under local anesthesia. If expressly requested by the patient, upper and lower blepharoplasty can also be performed under a short anesthetic.
A hospital stay is not required for eyelid surgery.