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Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) cost in Turkey varies upon whether or not it will be combined or it will be just upper Eye Lift or Lower.

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About Treatment

Length of stay
7 Days
Stay in hospital
1 Night
Surgery duration
1 Hour
Anesthesia
General or local , depending on it's lower or upper eyelid
Recovery
1 to 3 weeks
Stitches
Required - Dissolvable
Drains
Not required

Eyelid Surgery in Turkey

Eyelid Surgery in Turkey (Blepharoplasty) is a surgical technique to remove excess, sagging skin and tighten the tissues around the eyes. Weight-bearing skin can hang over the eyes and cause visual problems. As you age, the skin can lose its elasticity, and because of this, excess skin is collected on the eyelids. Sagging of the skin naturally occurs due to the effects of gravity and ageing.

You may suffer from headaches in the evening and have a sleepy appearance caused by wrinkles and sagging around the eye area. Aesthetically weight bearing skin on the eyelids can cause a tired, dull-looking appearance. Factors such as sun exposure, irregular sleep, air pollution and heavy smoking can all accelerate the ageing process of the skin.

Upper Eyelid stitches are placed in the eyelid's crease, which is dissolvable and will not leave a scar. Lower Eyelid surgery requires an incision just below the eyelashes or on the inside of the lower eyelid. The surgeon will then either remove or reposition the fat pad to smooth them out and also remove the skin supporting the muscles and tendons of the eyelid. 

What to expect?

Step 1 - Anaesthesia

For your comfort during the surgical procedure, you are given medication. You will be given local anaesthesia with intravenous sedation or a general anaesthetic. Your doctor will advise you.

Step 2 - The incision

The incision lines for eyelid surgery are made so that the resulting scars are well hidden within the natural structures of the eyelid region. The upper eyelid can be corrected by making an incision within the natural crease of the eyelid. This allows for the tightening of muscles, removal of excess skin as well as removing or repositioning of fat deposits.

Conditions of the lower eyelid can be corrected with an incision just below the lower lash line. Through this incision, the excess skin of the lower eyelid is removed. Here too, the excess fat can be repositioned or removed.

A transconjunctival incision, made on the inside of the lower eyelid, is an alternative technique for correcting the lower eyelid and redistributing or removing excess fat. 

Step 3 - Closing the incisions

The incisions will either be stiched or your surgeon may use skin glue. You will have stitches in it for about a week.

What can Eyelid surgery fix?

-Drooping upper eyelids.

-Crows' feet lines around their eyes.

-Bagging and discolouration under the eyes.

-Wrinkles and sagging skin.

-Tired facial look.

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Medical disclaimer

This page is for education and travel planning only. TurquAI does not diagnose, guarantee outcomes, or replace consultation with a licensed clinician.

Faqs

Frequently asked questions

Many people come to Turkey for Eyelid Surgery whether it is upper / lower or for both. Turkey is a great destination to choose for Eyelid surgery. Not only for the expert surgeons but also because people fall in love with the country of Turkey. So, while you are coming for your Eyelid Surgery you can also book your holiday at the same time and explore this beautiful land. People have Eyelid Surgery to improve their look and appearance. The procedure involves removing excess skin to the upper or lower eyelid which will give you a younger appearance. The stitches are very small and will dissolve in time. The results of this surgery are fantastic.

Turkey's cost is more affordable for Eyelid Operation because the cost of living, and wages are lower. Tax is lower than in Europe and materials, medicine and medical equipment are produced locally.

Turkey has the same effectiveness in Eyelid surgery as in other EU countries. Professional doctors with years of experience hold a European Certification same as any other doctors in the EU.

Yes, doctors in Turkey are board certified in Turkey. The European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. (EBOPRAS)

Blepharoplasty - Upper/Lower Eyelid Surgery. Blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery can be done on either the upper eyelid, lower eyelid or both, depending on what the patient wants. You can have Eyelid surgery anytime, but you usually get the best results after the age of 40 if you are having Eyelid surgery because of your age. If you are having surgery just on the upper eyelid this can take around 1 hour, for upper and lower then around 2 hours.

This will not be a problem for you at all. We will be in contact with you all the time, from the moment you arrive to the very end of your medical journey. We have a qualified team who will do translation for you in your preferred language so you will be able to speak and ask questions in your own language.

Yes, this is not a problem if you would like someone to accompany you during Eyelid Operation, a lot of people do this when they come to Turkey for any surgery. They will stay with you in your private room with you, you will have WIFI and TV in your room.

Yes, you will be picked up in a luxury vehicle from the airport and taken straight to your Hotel/Hospital depending on your flight time. The same applies for when you are leaving. Hospital to Hotel/Airport depending on your flight time.

You will be given the best pre-op care in the private Turkish hospital. You will have a consultation with your surgeon, then you will be taken to have all your pre-op tests for your Eyelid surgery, when they have finished you will be escorted back to your private room. Your surgeon will come and discuss your test results and decide whether your Eyelid surgery can go ahead. You will then be prepped to go to the theatre unless you are scheduled for another day.

Just like your pre-op care you will receive after care as well, when you arrive back from theatre, the nurse will come and check your blood pressure and give you pain medication should you require it. You will have a saline drip in your arm, this is quite normal, you will then be left to sleep and come round from the anaesthetic.

You are a good candidate for an Eyelid Surgery: If you are a healthy person and have no medical problems that could affect the healing process. Are a non-smoker and you have a realistic approach to cosmetic surgery. You have drooping or sagging skin in the upper or lower eyes, or have puffiness because of fat deposits, then you can consider Eyelid Surgery.

Having Blepharoplasty Surgery will definitely Improve the quality of your life, you will be able to see better, read better without struggling. Most people who have Eyelid Surgery are very happy with their results. You will be able to drive more safely and watch all your favourite programs. Eyelid surgery is not just for cosmetic reasons.

You will have minimal scarring with this type of Eyelid Surgery. The surgeon will make the incisions along the natural crease of the eyelid. The scars will heal very well and will not be noticeable, the actual incisions can take up to 12 months to heal. There will also be bruising and swelling after your surgery, this will start to fade and go down usually in about 6 weeks.

The swelling and bruising for Eyelid Surgery may well start to subside after 2 weeks but can be longer depending on the individual. You may want to plan your time off work for this period. Make sure you follow all your post op instructions for when you get home. Also ask a family member or a friend who can give you support after your surgery. You can use a cold compress on the swelling for about 10 minutes every hour. Do not rub the eyes, this can reopen the sutures. Do not do any heavy lifting or strenuous exercise.

Don’t take full showers until your surgeon tells you it is safe to do so. You will have to wait until any dressings have been removed. During recovery time you can sponge bath yourself but avoid steam. Follow all your surgeon post-op care instructions.

As with any surgery there are always some risks. With Eyelid Surgery you may experience: - Dry, irritated eyes. - Temporary blurred vision. - Noticeable scarring. - Bruising and looking like you have a black eye. - Watering eyes.

You can wear a contact lens 2-3 weeks after your lower Eyelid Surgery. We will still advise you to use glasses until about a month after the operation.

You can use ice packs on the surgical areas for about 10 minutes every hour. Ice will reduce swelling.

Eyelid Surgery lasts about 7 years for an upper eyelid and for a lower eyelid lasts a lifetime.

If your eyes look tired and you have too much skin around your eyes area that makes you look and feel down, then it is worth getting Eyelid Surgery. Feel beautiful again with fresh looking eyes.

You can have Eyelid Surgery at any age in general but the best results you can achieve is in your 40's.

Eyelid Surgery is quite a painful procedure, but the pain varies from patient to patient.

Most doctors consider Eyelid surgery as a safe operation. With temporary side effects like swelling and bruising. Very rarely they have complications of Eyelid functions or loss of vision.

After Eyelid Surgery it will take about 3 months to look completely normal. Usually, patients go out in public about 2 weeks after Eyelid Surgery.

Your eyelashes may be cut during the Eyelid Surgery but you don't have to worry about it as they will re-grow after 2 months.

You should not watch TV or read for at least 4 days after Blepharoplasty.

You should sleep on your back with your head elevated after Eyelid Surgery. You can have 2 or 3 pillows under your head even when you are resting.

Your dissolvable stitches will dissolve on their own after 7-10 days after Blepharoplasty.

If you have chronic dry-eye, hypertension, circulation disorders, thyroid disorders, diabetes or heart disease you are not a good candidate for a Blepharoplasty.
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