Upper Eyelid Lift

Every upper eyelid lift is preceded by a thorough examination, written consent, and detailed photo documentation. The procedure usually takes place on an outpatient basis in the operation room of Peyman Bamdad’s clinic. Under local anesthesia, excess skin of the upper eyelids, and depending on findings, a strip of muscle about two millimeters wide will be removed. Except for pronounced fat deposits at the inner corner of the eye, fat removal is largely avoided contrary to former teaching. The procedure takes about 60 minutes. Afterwards, you will remain in the clinic for observation for one to two hours depending on your condition. You should be accompanied home, as driving yourself is not possible. Regardless of the weather, wearing sunglasses is recommended.

A successful upper eyelid lift requires careful pre-examination and meticulous planning to avoid unwanted results. If droopy eyebrows and the resulting pseudo-hooded eyelids are overlooked, an upper eyelid lift can lead to even lower eyebrows. Removing too much skin may result in inability to close the eyelid.

An upper eyelid lift should be considered if excess skin and volume loss have led to hooded eyelids. However, caution is advised if there are existing eye diseases. Make an appointment to find out if the procedure is right for you.

The upper eyelid lift is performed under local anesthesia, optionally with twilight sedation or general anesthesia.

The operation is carried out in the operation room of the Peyman Bamdad clinic. Treatment in a hospital is also possible upon request.

Blood-thinning medications, such as aspirin, should be avoided for two weeks before the procedure. If medically necessary, further steps need to be discussed individually. For optimal wound healing, blood supply is crucial; therefore, you should refrain from smoking for one week prior and three weeks after the eyelid lift.

For an optimal result, fat injections are often recommended after excess skin is removed and the upper eyelid tightened. The upper eyelid lift can also be combined with a lower eyelid lift or a brow lift.

The scars of an upper eyelid lift run in the natural crease of the eyelid and are barely visible after just a few days.

After an upper eyelid lift, the eyes should be cooled. Avoid physical activity, sauna, and solarium for 14 days. The dressing should not be removed until the stitches are taken out.

After an upper eyelid lift, you will be socially presentable again after about 14 days.

No. Both laser treatment and injections alone should be avoided, as they do not meet the standards of evidence-based medicine.

No. Both contact lens and glasses wearers can have an upper eyelid lift. However, you should not wear contact lenses on the day of surgery.

No, a professionally performed upper eyelid lift will not alter your facial expressions. This only happens if nerves are damaged due to carelessness or lack of experience during the procedure.

As with any surgery, there may be bleeding, wound healing disorders, bruises, infections, and swelling. Less commonly, conjunctivitis and permanently dry eyes occur. Lack of experience and insufficient planning can result in inability to close the eye.

No.

An upper eyelid lift performed on an outpatient basis starts from 2700 EUR.