Eyelid correction

Excess skin above the eyes is caused by ageing. Ageing causes the elasticity of the skin to decrease, allowing the skin to hang more and partially cover the eyes. Too much skin above the eyes and drooping eyelids often give a sad or tired impression. Something that can be easily and quickly remedied with an eyelid correction (also known as blepharoplasty).

You will benefit from the treatment all your life.

Do you suffer from drooping eyelids? Then you can schedule a free consult with Betan Clinics to discuss your complaints and treatment options with the plastic surgeon. During this consult, the plastic surgeon will assess whether you are a suitable candidate for an eyelid correction. The plastic surgeon will discuss the treatment in detail with you, the results you can expect, the risks and the aftercare. He will give you honest advice and together with you will draw up a personal treatment plan for the period before and after the treatment.

If you schedule an appointment for a consult, we will send you a short questionnaire with medical questions. The medical questions are important to assess your state of health and, if necessary, to take certain precautions. In this way, the treatment can take place safely and responsibly. You fill in the questionnaire digitally at home, so that there is more room for your questions during the consult. If you would like to schedule a treatment after the consultation, you will receive additional information about the treatment, pre- and aftercare and the check-up. You also need to read through the treatment agreement and sign it digitally with us. If you agree to the treatment, detailed photos will also be taken so that you can properly assess the result after the treatment. The photos will be safely stored in your medical file and will not be released to the public. The photos can only be used for other purposes, such as scientific presentations, if you give your consent in writing. Do you use blood-thinning medication? Then you should usually stop taking this medication 1 week before the treatment. The plastic surgeon will discuss this in detail with you.

For an eyelid correction you can go to Groningen, Leeuwarden, Sneek, and Zwolle. Given the central location of our various branches, we are also easy to reach from Assen, Drachten, Heerenveen and Emmen.

An eyelid correction at Betan Clinics takes place under local anesthesia and takes an average of thirty to forty minutes. This means that the eyelids and the area around the eyelid are locally anaesthetised with a few small injections. The eye is not anaesthetised. The injections can be sensitive, but this varies from person to person. With the right technique and attention we will make sure that you experience as little inconvenience as possible. Once the anaesthetic fluid has been injected, your eyelids are completely numbed and the plastic surgeon can start. View the infographic An upper eyelid correction at Betan Clinics The plastic surgeon will accurately mark on both upper eyelids how much skin needs to be removed. The skin to be removed is a strip of skin, which the plastic surgeon cuts away. The incision is always made in the crease, so that the scar is usually no longer visible. It is also possible that a piece of the eye ring muscle is removed. In some cases the eyelids contain some excess fat which causes the eyelids to bulge out. The excess fat can also be taken away. This will always be discussed with you in advance. By using different techniques, the plastic surgeon ensures the best possible result for you. To prevent small bleeding, the capillaries in the eyelids are burned shut. As a final step, the incision is sutured with a fine suture and the eyelids are taped with thin plasters. After the treatment you will rest for about thirty minutes in the equipment room.

After the stitches have been removed 1 week after the treatment, the result can already be seen clearly. There may be some swelling and discoloration 1 week after treatment. Usually after 3 months the final result will be visible. A comparison between the before- and after pictures shows a clear difference. Most people are very satisfied with their upper eyelid correction. The gaze is better and the result is often a cheerful and fit look.

Every surgical operation has risks, regardless of whether it is large or small. The most common risks of an eyelid correction are:

• Despite all the strict requirements to work sterile, there is always a risk of infection. An infection occurs on average in 1 to 2% of cases.
• Do you smoke? Then we strongly advise you to stop smoking until at least 3 weeks before and 3 weeks after the operation. Smoking increases the risk of an infection.
• Most eyelids are not exactly symmetrical. Even after surgery there is a chance that the eyelids are not completely symmetrical. Swelling can also cause asymmetry.
• During the procedure, small nerve branches in the eyelid are cut, which can cause the eyelid to be numb. This usually lasts for 3 to 6 months.
• The eyes may feel dry after the procedure. This will go away by itself.
• Although the plastic surgeon will check for possible allergic reactions in advance, there is a chance that you may have an allergic reaction to the disinfectant, anaesthetic fluid or plasters.
• It is also possible that there is bleeding or disturbed wound healing.

The plastic surgeon keeps a close eye on these risks, provides adequate aftercare and gives clear instructions for at home. There is a very small risk of bleeding behind the eyelid, pinching off an optic nerve, causing vision to deteriorate. In very rare cases this can lead to blindness. Because the plastic surgeons at Betan Clinics use a so-called bipolar diathermy, the chance of subcutaneous bleeding is reduced.

In some cases, we see that the skin tends to pull tighter than was actually intended. The plastic surgeon can remedy this by performing a minor post-correction.

If you have serious pain, impaired vision or other complaints you are seriously worried about, we are available 24/7.

The most commonly performed eyelid correction at Betan Clinics is the upper eyelid correction. With the extensive experience of the plastic surgeons and the best materials and upper eyelid correction at Betan Clinics is performed under local anaesthesia. An upper eyelid correction for both eyes is possible from € 850, – including consultation and check-up.

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