The eyes are an important part of the face. The upper and lower eyelids play a major role in how the facial expression is perceived by others. Slack eyelids often lead to a tired and sad facial expression. With increasing age, the skin loses elasticity and the eyelids begin to droop. The eyes appear considerably smaller. An eyelid correction can then give the face a younger, fresher appearance again. Eyelid correction is one of the most frequently performed aesthetic surgical procedures.
When does an upper eyelid lift make sense?
Excess skin on the upper eyelid, but also fat deposits, cause the eye to appear not fully open. A sad facial expression is created and one often looks older than one feels. Those affected are then dissatisfied with their appearance. But not only the aesthetic appearance can be impaired. With a strongly drooping upper eyelid, there can even be restrictions of the field of vision. During an upper eyelid lift, the lids are raised through a fine incision. This refreshes the eye area again. Dr. Özdemir can hide the scars in the natural crease. Patients affected by droopy eyelids are usually middle-aged, but sometimes younger people too.
A natural appearance after the upper eyelid lift
Before treating the upper eyelids, the area is analysed precisely beforehand so that the individually best result can be achieved. The naturalness of the eye area is the top priority. Dr. Özdemir naturally follows your wishes. He also ensures that not too much skin is removed, so that there are no problems closing the eyes. The upper eyelid lift is a routine procedure; nevertheless, precise planning in advance is very important.
Why choose Dr. Özdemir in Vienna?
Dr. Özdemir is a specialist in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery and has many years of experience in this field. You are in good hands with him. In a non-binding consultation, he discusses with you the treatment methods that are suitable for you. In addition to the treatment procedure, he also informs you about possible risks of the procedure. Dr. Özdemir also carries out the procedure himself later. Consultation, treatment/operation and aftercare are therefore provided from a single source and take place at his practice for Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery in Vienna.
Preparing for the eyelid lift
The consultation
First of all comes a non-binding and detailed consultation with your specialist Dr. Özdemir. He discusses the possible treatment methods with you and explains their advantages, any risks and the healing process after the operation. Together you draw up a treatment concept that is tailored to your individual anatomical conditions and in which the result you desire and the optimal result are defined, taking into account the possibilities and limits of the operation.
What to consider before the surgery?
To prepare optimally for the upper eyelid lift and to keep possible surgical risks low, you should consider a few things: to prevent an increased tendency to bleed, blood-thinning medication such as aspirin or ASA should be stopped two weeks before the procedure, as well as fruit containing vitamin C and vitamin C supplements. Smokers are advised to stop nicotine consumption before and after the operation in order to improve blood circulation and the wound-healing process.
Course of the upper eyelid lift in Vienna
The upper eyelid lift is one of the most common procedures in aesthetic surgery. The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis using a local anaesthetic of the eye region. On special request, twilight sleep is also possible. Before the operation begins, the incision to be made is marked while sitting. It runs directly in the natural eyelid crease, so that the scar is almost invisible later. During the upper eyelid lift, excess skin and protruding fatty tissue that can cause a tendency to swell are removed, and slackened muscle is tightened. The procedure takes between 35 and 90 minutes.
It is also possible to combine the upper eyelid correction with an eyebrow lift, as the brows also sink over the course of the ageing process.
What happens after an upper eyelid lift?
Although the upper eyelid lift is only a relatively small procedure, you still have to consider a few things after the operation. In most cases you can go home a few hours after the surgery, but you should definitely be collected, as your reactions may be temporarily impaired after an outpatient procedure. If you have slight pain after the eyelid lift, you can treat it well with pain tablets.
The small adhesive strips on the upper eyelids, which serve as a dressing, are changed on the 2nd day after the operation and the wound is checked. After about 7 to 10 days the sutures are removed, which is not painful. It is important to keep the scars clean and dry and to care for them with special ointments.
In the first few days after the upper eyelid lift, swelling and bruising can occur, so the eyes should be cooled repeatedly. The discomfort generally subsides after 1 to 2 weeks. You can then also wear make-up again. You should avoid physical exertion and exercise for two weeks. A light job such as an office job can be resumed as early as 3 days afterwards.
What risks does an upper eyelid lift involve?
The upper eyelid lift is carried out by Dr. Özdemir in Vienna with experience and routine, so that there is no danger of serious complications such as an eye injury. Nevertheless, no procedure is without risk, so that even under perfect conditions certain after-effects of the surgery can occur. Occasionally, reactions to the anaesthetic and inflammatory reactions of the wounds can occur; slight delays in wound healing such as haematomas and swelling, as well as temporary irritation of the conjunctiva and cornea, are also possible. In cases of over-correction, a disturbance of the eyelid closure and tear flow can also occur.
