Eyelid surgery in Berlin
The eyes are one of the most important parts of our body and essential for coping with daily life. However, it is also one of the most delicate organs. The skin around the eyes is very thin, making it easily damaged. Due to environmental influences, aging processes show up here very early.
Eyes say a lot about a person and are often the first thing we notice about others. That's exactly why we often want our eyes to appear young and appealing to others. However, drooping eyelids, so-called hooded eyelids, make the eyes look small and sleepy – and that's exactly what bothers many people.
Drooping eyes are a problem that affects millions of people worldwide. If you want to get rid of them permanently, surgery might be the solution. This procedure removes excess skin around the upper eyelid. This makes the eye appear larger and creates the illusion of bigger, fresher eyes.
It is important to know that this surgery can be more than just a cosmetic procedure. It is also performed to correct a medical condition called blepharophimosis. It is also known as epicanthus or ptosis.
- Duration of treatment
- Approx. 1 hour
- Socially presentable
- After approx. 2 weeks
- Anesthesia
- Local anesthesia or general anesthesia upon request
- Clinic stay
- Outpatient
- Fit for work
- After 2 weeks, longer for activities involving strenuous physical exertion
- Sport
- Light exercise after 2 weeks and strenuous activities after 4 weeks
- Wound healing
- 2 weeks
- Costs
- Depending on the surgical method, approximately between 2,000 € to 2,300 €
- Aftercare
- To reduce swelling around the eyes, the eye area should be cooled immediately after the surgery. Additionally, an elevated upper body position should be maintained for sleeping. Make-up should be avoided for at least one week, and physical activities, direct sun exposure, and bright rooms should be avoided for two weeks. Contact lenses should also not be worn for at least two weeks. Wound and scar gel should be applied to the affected areas after suture removal.
In a confidential consultation, your questions and expectations will first be clarified before the treatment, possible measures will be discussed, and a small blood count will be taken. Immediately before the operation, the skin of the eyelid is measured to determine how much excess skin should be removed. A fine line is drawn on the lid to mark the incision for the subsequent operation. The natural eyelid crease provides the reference point for this line. You decide yourself before the operation whether the anesthesia should take place in the form of a local anesthetic or under general anesthesia. During the operation, I remove the excess skin with a precise incision along the eyelid crease. Depending on the need, a part of the underlying muscle or fat tissue can also be removed. Since the incision is made along the eyelid crease, the scar is well concealed and is no longer visible after the operation. This is also achieved by using a very fine thread during the operation, under magnification of a special magnifying glass. This operation is only a minor procedure, which is why the operation can be completed after one to one and a half hours. After about one week, the sutures can usually be removed again.
Eyelid surgery is generally a safe and low-risk procedure that shows good results. With an experienced and competent specialist, you usually do not have to expect serious consequences. Nevertheless, it is a surgical procedure on the body which, like any other operation, can have certain risks and side effects. Side effects can include swelling, bruising, or redness of the eye. Some people experience an intense feeling of pressure after the operation. This may also lead to difficulties in closing the eyelid. More rarely, the scar tissue can harden or become inflamed. The aesthetic outcome being a failure after the procedure is certainly also a risk factor, but this can often be easily excluded if the treatment is performed by an experienced surgeon and after thorough consultation. In general, it is advisable to have the procedure performed by an experienced specialist to minimize risks and complications. Furthermore, to minimize risks, no blood-thinning medications should be taken before the operation, and you should refrain from consuming alcohol and nicotine for at least two weeks before the operation. Slight pain when opening the eyes and post-operative bleeding are normal immediately after the procedure – so you do not have to worry about your wound healing. However, if the pain and bleeding persist for a longer period, you should definitely contact our practice in Berlin for a follow-up appointment.
After the procedure, it is important that you take good care of the operated areas. To relieve swelling and pain, you should regularly cool your eye area. Cooling packs or glasses or cooling ointments are suitable for this. You should always be careful, as your eyes are still sensitive. Even if most patients do not experience pain after the procedure, we will still prescribe pain medication for relief as a precaution, which you can take as needed. You should also avoid consuming alcohol and nicotine in the first period after the operation and also ensure that no heat reaches the operated eye area. You should avoid sports and cosmetic products for at least one week. You should even replace your contact lenses with your glasses for two weeks. After the operation, your eyes will be much more sensitive. For this reason, you should wear sunglasses to avoid direct sun exposure and avoid using technical devices as much as possible. It usually takes two months until the final result is visible.
Facts and information about eyelid surgery
Eyelid surgery is a surgical procedure in which excess skin on the drooping upper eyelid and underlying muscles and fat are removed. The goal, as the name suggests, is to remove hooded eyelids and rejuvenate the eye area, so that the eyes always look awake and fresh.
When is eyelid surgery advisable?
Eyelid surgery is primarily an aesthetic procedure that pursues purely cosmetic goals. The procedure corrects the old and tired appearance of the eyes so that they shine young and fresh again.
However, this type of operation can also be more than just a purely cosmetic procedure: it also serves to treat ptosis, where the hooded eyelid covers the eye so much that it leads to restrictions in vision.
Hooded eyelids can occur naturally through the aging process, but also be caused by alcohol and cigarette consumption, unhealthy diet, stress, lack of sleep, and excessive sun exposure. Of course, genetic factors also play a role in the development of hooded eyelids and eye bags.
Which methods can be used for eyelid surgery?
Two different methods can be used to correct hooded eyelids. On the one hand, the incision on the lid can be made with a scalpel, and on the other hand, a surgical CO₂ laser can be used. When using a scalpel, the specialist makes the incision directly at the natural eyelid crease, so that the scars simply disappear after the procedure.
Once the excess tissue has been removed, the wound edges are sutured with a thin thread. Another option is the use of a CO₂ laser. The incision is made not with a scalpel, but with a laser. The heat energy closes the vessels faster, which, however, may result in slower wound healing than with the scalpel method. An upper eyelid lift with a laser can be used for any drooping hooded eyelids.
Eyelid Lift in Berlin - comprehensive consultation and individual therapy
If you are interested in an eyelid surgery at my Berlin practice for plastic and aesthetic surgery, you are welcome to first make an appointment for a confidential and comprehensive consultation. During this appointment, you will be informed about relevant information regarding the procedure and can express your wishes and ideas.
Do you have questions about eyelid surgery?
I would be happy to advise you without obligation whether an eyelid surgery in my Berlin practice is suitable for you.