Drooping eyelid surgery / upper eyelid lift in Frankfurt
Drooping eyelids can be corrected with an upper eyelid lift
Drooping eyelids are drooping upper eyelids. If they are present, affected people often appear tired or sad - even though they are not. Affected patients desire an open look. With an upper eyelid lift in Frankfurt, we can remove your drooping upper eyelids on an outpatient basis. Find out more about drooping eyelid surgery or drooping eyelid correction.
According to the German Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (DGÄPC), the upper eyelid lift was one of the most frequently requested treatments in 2021. In the 2022/2023 statistics, it was even the most common treatment (source: DGÄPC Statistics).
What is a droopy eyelid?
How do drooping eyelids develop?
When the eye is open, the upper eyelid completely or almost covers the eye. Drooping eyelids can have these causes:
- Natural skin ageing
- Decreasing elasticity in the connective tissue
- Genetic predisposition
Alternative designations:
- Blepharochalasis
- Hanging lid
Difference between drooping eyelids & ptosis
Drooping eyelids are often confused with ptosis (= eyelid muscle weakness), which appears visually similar. In the case of ptosis, congenital or acquired muscle weakness often leads to a drooping eyelid, which can cause the eyelid to droop temporarily or permanently. This can restrict and, in extreme cases, block normal vision.
Are drooping eyelids an aesthetic or medical problem?
Surgery is not necessary for less pronounced drooping eyelids. Puffiness is often responsible for the visual impression. This can be remedied with targeted skin care or cosmetics.
If the drooping eyelids are more pronounced, surgical eyelid correction may be an option. Your upper eyelid can be tightened and any excess skin can be removed. In most cases, this is an aesthetic correction - medical reasons would be, for example, a very pronounced visual field restriction, which is usually diagnosed by ophthalmologists.
What is the procedure if I want to have my upper eyelids tightened?
Before you decide on an upper eyelid correction, a preliminary examination and consultation will take place. Here we compare your personal expectations with what is medically sensible and feasible. Our experienced plastic surgeon Dr Kania will explain your options, the possible course of the operation and your individual treatment risks. You can also see what the result of your treatment may look like with the help of before and after pictures.
After the preliminary examination, you can decide for yourself whether upper eyelid correction or drooping eyelid surgery is an option for you.
The operation to correct your upper eyelids is usually performed on an outpatient basis.
How are drooping eyelids corrected?
When tightening the upper eyelids, excess skin is removed from the upper eyelid area. If necessary, the muscles are tightened at the same time.
The incision is made in the natural fold of the upper eyelid so that no visually noticeable scar remains after drooping eyelid surgery.
How long does the healing process take for an upper eyelid lift?
What is the difference between an upper eyelid lift and drooping eyelid surgery?
One Upper eyelid correction and a Operation against drooping eyelids represent two different surgical procedures for eyelid treatment:
Upper eyelid lift
An upper eyelid lift involves the removal of excess skin and possibly fat from the upper eyelid. The aim of the operation is usually to give the face a fresher and more youthful appearance.
Drooping eyelid surgery
Drooping eyelids are caused by too much sagging skin on the upper eyelid, which covers the eye and can even impair the field of vision in severe cases. The predisposition to the formation of drooping eyelids is often genetic. During the procedure, the excess skin is surgically removed.
What are the risks of upper eyelid surgery?
As with any operation, tightening the upper eyelid can have undesirable side effects or complications. We will explain this to you in more detail during your consultation.
The following points may occur:
- Bruising
- Swelling
- Slight pulling pains
Rarely, however, are wound healing disorders, eye injuries, sensory disturbances or disorders of scarring.
What should you bear in mind after an upper eyelid lift / drooping eyelid operation?
- Cover your eyes with moist compresses and ice packs for 1 to 2 days so that the swelling can subside more quickly
- Stitches are usually removed approx. 5 days after the operation
- You should not put any creams or cosmetics on your eyes during the first week
- Bruising (haematomas) may occur around the eyes after the operation
- Swelling around the eyes could occur
- Protect your eyes and the treatment area from high UV radiation after the procedure
If anything seems unusual to you, please contact us. It is better to ask us too many questions than too few.
What does drooping eyelid surgery or an upper eyelid lift cost?
The costs incurred are individual. They depend on your initial situation, the desired surgical result, the duration of the operation and the amount of work involved. We can therefore tell you exactly what costs you will incur during your consultation after an examination. After your individual consultation, you will receive a precise cost breakdown.
Frequently asked questions about drooping eyelid surgery / upper eyelid lift
Answers to frequently asked questions about drooping eyelid surgery.
Slightly pronounced drooping eyelids are often caused by swelling. These can disappear again.
The procedure itself is usually performed under local anaesthetic. The correction of your eyelid is usually performed on an outpatient basis. The procedure itself is usually performed under local anaesthetic. The correction of your eyelid is usually performed on an outpatient basis.
Drooping eyelid surgery or upper eyelid correction is usually performed on an outpatient basis. You can usually go home after the procedure. However, you should not actively participate in road traffic.
In principle, many factors influence this (e.g. environmental influences, personal factors, diet, etc.). It is therefore difficult to predict how long the results of eyelid correction will last.
Due to the perception of a feeling of heaviness or the constant raising of the eyebrows, many patients describe that they become tired relatively quickly.
In most cases, the correction of drooping eyelids is performed for aesthetic reasons. In this case, the costs are borne by the patients themselves.
Upper eyelid lift surgery results in "blue eyes" or bruising. These can be visible 10 to 14 days after the operation. Patients feel that they are not socially acceptable during this period due to the visual impairment.
The wearing of contact lenses should be discussed with your surgeon in the first 1 to 2 weeks after the operation.
The scars after a drooping eyelid operation will remain red for several weeks, sometimes up to six months, but will become softer and less noticeable. Avoid exposure to strong sunlight for at least two months, because the Scars otherwise there is a tendency to increased pigmentation (discolouration), which can persist for a long time.
You can often find treatments with a plasma pen on the internet. It is not suitable for removing tissue, as this non-surgical procedure can only treat the upper layer of the skin. A surgical procedure, on the other hand, can remove excess fatty tissue and excess skin.
Would you like to find out more about your drooping eyelid surgery?
Arrange your consultation appointment! We will be happy to explain everything about your treatment options.
novoLinea Klinik - Expertise since 1968 in Frankfurt
Our clinic directly opposite Frankfurt's main railway station has been specialising in aesthetic corrections since it was founded in 1968. We have the right solution for our patients. Let our experienced team advise you personally and comprehensively on your planned upper eyelid lift. We will inform you in detail about treatment methods, possible risks and the possible healing process of removing excess skin from the upper eyelid. You will also receive a detailed list of the costs of the treatment.
Our plastic surgeons for your drooping eyelid surgery / upper eyelid lift in Frankfurt
Specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery
Specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery
Dr Kania, a specialist in aesthetic and plastic surgery, has been the head physician at our clinic since 2000. We attach great importance to individualised care for our patients and are among the most experienced plastic surgeons in the Rhine-Main region. With our many years of medical experience, we have repeatedly been recognised as a TOP surgeon by FOCUS in the field of aesthetic surgery. Take advantage of his extensive experience for your drooping eyelid surgery or upper eyelid lift!