Tired-looking eyes, even after a good night's sleep? Drooping upper eyelids or puffy under-eye bags can noticeably change your appearance – and stop your face from reflecting how you feel inside. An eyelid lift (blepharoplasty) can provide targeted help with natural-looking results.
When does an eyelid lift make sense?
Many people struggle with changes to their eyelids for years without knowing that there is a targeted solution. Typical reasons for an eyelid lift include:
- Hooded eyelids: Drooping upper lids that restrict your field of vision
- Pronounced under-eye bags and swollen lower lids
- Sagging skin on the upper or lower eyelid that makes the face look older
- A chronically tired appearance despite sufficient sleep
- Emotional distress caused by the changed appearance
What are the benefits of an eyelid lift?
- A more alert, well-rested look
- A younger, fresher appearance
- With hooded eyelids: an improved field of vision
- Can be performed on an outpatient basis – only a short break from everyday life required
- Natural results tailored to your individual face
Upper or lower eyelid – which correction is right for you?
Depending on your needs, blepharoplasty can be performed on the upper or lower eyelid – or on both at the same time.
Upper eyelid blepharoplasty: Removal of excess skin and, if necessary, fatty tissue. The result is a fresh, alert look without any impression of tiredness.
Lower eyelid blepharoplasty: Correction of under-eye bags and fat deposits below the eye. Your expression appears more rested and relaxed.
Which option makes sense for you is determined in a personal consultation based on the proportions of your eyes and your individual wishes.
How is the eyelid lift performed?
1. Consultation
We discuss your wishes, the extent of the changes and all available options in detail. Your face is always considered as a whole.
2. Surgery
- Duration: approx. 1–2 hours
- Usually under local anaesthesia with light sedation – on an outpatient basis
- Incision along the natural eyelid crease: the scar is barely visible later on
3. Aftercare
After the procedure, you cool the eye area regularly. The stitches are removed after 5–7 days.
Recovery and everyday life after surgery
- Swelling subsides: 1–2 weeks
- Socially presentable: after approx. 7–10 days
- Return to work (office): after about one week
- Sports: after approx. 4 weeks
- Final result fully visible: after approx. 3 months
Conclusion: A look that reflects you again
An eyelid lift is a comparatively minor procedure with a major impact. The eyes are the focal point of the face – and an alert, open look can positively transform your entire appearance.
If you feel affected by drooping eyelids or under-eye bags, a personal consultation is the first step towards the right solution.
