Aesthetics? Is it functional?
Eyelid surgeries are procedures we perform on the lower and/or upper eyelids. These surgeries can be performed for both functional and aesthetic purposes. It is necessary to evaluate and decide on a patient-by-patient basis.
While some patients have excess flesh only in the upper eyelid, some patients may have muscle insufficiency and sagging fat tissue. It is beneficial to get the opinion of a physician who is experienced in determining the needs of the patients and performing all eyelid procedures.
How long does eyelid surgery take? Local anesthesia? Is it done with general anesthesia?
Eyelid surgeries take approximately 40-45 minutes on average, but this time varies depending on the procedure to be performed. The procedure time in surgeries where the lower and upper eyelids are performed together can reach 1.5 hours on average.
Eyelid aesthetics are usually performed under local anesthesia, but in some cases, especially if we need to intervene in the lower eyelid, then we can also choose general anesthesia.
What is the recovery process for eyelid aesthetic procedures?
Swelling and bruising on the lids are considered normal for 1 week after the surgery. Although the healing process varies from person to person, the edema subsides within 1 week and it is possible to return to normal daily life.
What are the eyelid aesthetic fees in 2025?
As in every surgery, it is necessary to first evaluate the patient and decide the cost of the surgery in eyelid aesthetic procedures. The cost may vary from patient to patient, and the procedure fee may also vary depending on the knowledge and skills of the physician performing the procedure.
Should eyelid aesthetics be performed by ophthalmologists or physicians from other branches?
There are many opinions on this subject, and the competence of the doctor performing the surgery comes to the fore. After the patient researches and trusts the doctor thoroughly, the importance of the branch becomes secondary.