Eyelid correction and eyelid lift (blepharoplasty of the upper eyelid)

If the traces of time are noticeable on the eye in the form of drooping eyelids, an upper eyelid lift under local anesthesia can help to achieve a clearly visible rejuvenating effect. From the age of 30, the skin loses its natural elasticity. The skin of the upper eyelid loses its elasticity and so-called drooping eyelids form. This often gives the impression of a somewhat tired facial expression. Occasionally, the facial expression appears somewhat irritated or exhausted, although you actually feel quite different. The lack of elasticity and excess skin on the upper eyelid is also often noticeable in women, where the eyeshadow smudges relatively easily when applying make-up. Surgical planning also requires precise consideration of the forehead region. It is not uncommon for a slackening of the forehead muscles to be partly responsible for the fatigue effect. What is the procedure for eyelid correction? We usually perform the upper eyelid lift under local anesthesia or, if desired, in a short twilight sleep.
The procedure is painless.
During the outpatient procedure, a fine skin fold is marked about 10 mm above the edge of the eyelid so that the scar lies in the natural fold and is barely visible.
The incision is made precisely so that later scars are as little visible as possible.
The upper eyelid is anaesthetized with a barely noticeable injection, making the operation painless.
First, the excess skin is removed, often including some of the underlying muscle and fatty tissue, to make the upper eyelid appear slimmer.
If the fatty tissue at the inner corner of the eye is too bulging, some of this fatty tissue is removed.
The remaining fatty tissue is not removed because the eyelid should not appear hollowed out.
The skin is closed with a very thin thread.
What are the risks of the procedure? The risks are low. In rare cases, small bruises may occur in the upper eyelid. The risk of infection, the risk of secondary bleeding or the risk of an undesirable cosmetic result is very low.
Temporary double vision due to swelling or dryness of the eye may occur very rarely Is there any swelling or pain? Eyelid correction is painless, apart from a brief moment during anesthesia.
Slight pain may occur until the evening, but can be alleviated with painkillers.
Swelling is normal and usually subsides within 1-2 weeks.
An elevated head position on the day of the operation and during the first night can reduce swelling. Is the procedure performed on an outpatient basis? After the procedure, you can go home again after a short observation period. After around 7 days, the smallest skin sutures are removed at the Lucerne ENT Center. What should I bear in mind after the operation? After the outpatient procedure, the patient is given cooling bags to use and should moisturize the eyes regularly with eye drops.
More important than cooling is elevation with an elevated upper body position.
Television and screen work should be avoided for the first 2-3 days.
After one to two weeks, the blue coloration of the eyelids will disappear and you will be able to work again.
Sporting activities should only be resumed after the fourth week. What does the follow-up treatment look like? There is usually only slight swelling, which disappears within the next one to two days.
Despite the careful surgical technique, you must allow for a small amount of bruising, as the blood supply under the skin is not always visible during the incision and when preparing the skin.
Small scabs usually fall off by themselves after a few days.
Small bruises are best concealed with sunglasses for a few days.
Ideally, sun protection with a high sun protection factor (SPF 50+) should be used. Can drooping eyelid surgery be combined with another procedure? If the forehead skin has also sagged, this indicates a brow ptosis.
In this case, the procedure can be combined with lifting the eyebrow.
The eyebrow will then be slightly lower.
It can also be combined with a nose correction. Are the costs of the operation covered by health insurance? As a rule, drooping eyelid surgery is an aesthetic procedure.
Aesthetic procedures may not be covered by health insurance.
Only in very rare cases is there a visual impairment or eye inflammation that justifies the assumption of costs. What was discussed in the consultation? In a detailed consultation before the operation, we will discuss your wishes, the expected result and the risks of the procedure.
Possible complications are rare and include minor bruising, sensitivity to light and, in very rare cases, secondary bleeding or infection.
The questions of how the operation will change your appearance and whether this corresponds to your personal wishes will be clarified in a personal consultation.
Sun protection should be worn after the operation.
We recommend discontinuing painkillers containing aspirin 14 days before the operation and abstaining from nicotine. How much does an upper eyelid correction cost? An upper eyelid correction must be planned and performed very carefully and cautiously in order to achieve a natural result.
An upper eyelid lift under local anesthesia costs CHF 4000