What Is Eyelid Aesthetics?
Also known as blepharoplasty, eyelid aesthetics is a surgical procedure to correct excess skin, muscle laxity and fatty puffiness of the upper or lower eyelids.
There are two main areas of application:
- Upper eyelid aesthetics: Targets excess skin that droops over the eye, tires the gaze and can make a person look fatigued.
- Lower eyelid aesthetics: Focuses on puffiness, bags and laxity beneath the eye.
Example: Someone who looks constantly tired despite being well rested may have either upper-lid drooping or lower-lid bags. Which one applies is assessed during examination.
Why Is It Performed? Which Problems Does It Address?
- Age-related tissue laxity and upper-lid drooping
- Pronounced under-eye bags and puffiness
- In advanced drooping, partial interference with the field of vision
The procedure is planned to correct these structural changes.
How Is Blepharoplasty Performed?
- Incisions are usually planned within the natural creases of the eyelid so that marks are inconspicuous.
- Excess skin and, where needed, fatty tissue are adjusted.
- Duration and anaesthesia (often local/sedation) depend on the scope.
Who Is It Suitable For?
- Those with excess skin, laxity or puffiness of the eyelids
- People in suitable general health
- Some eye-area health conditions may require additional evaluation
Recovery
- First days: Swelling and bruising around the eyes may occur.
- First week: Cold application and rest are recommended; sutures are typically assessed in this period.
- Later period: Swelling subsides and the result gradually emerges.
The return to work and social life varies by person.
Factors That Affect Eyelid Aesthetics Pricing
- Whether the procedure involves the upper, lower or both eyelids
- The technique used and whether additional procedures are needed
- The person's individual needs
These factors are evaluated after examination.
Frequently Asked Questions About Eyelid Aesthetics
- Will the scars be visible? Incisions are planned in natural creases; marks usually fade over time.
- Is the procedure painful? Anaesthesia provides comfort; mild tenderness may follow.
- Is the result permanent? Although ageing continues, the corrected structural change can be maintained for a long time.
(For general information only; a case-specific assessment is made following an examination.)
Eyelid Aesthetics in Turkey
Ali Ertan Çapar, MD, sees patients regarding eyelid aesthetics at his clinic in İstanbul (Maltepe), one of Türkiye's main centres for aesthetic surgery.
In İstanbul: Consultation and information about blepharoplasty are provided at the İstanbul clinic. Use the details below to arrange an appointment.
