Before & after
Before-and-after gallery. Individual results vary; discuss the procedures shown, follow-up timing and cases relevant to your own concerns during consultation.
Explore eyelid surgery with EBOPRAS-certified Prof. Dr. Atacan Emre Koçman in Istanbul. Blepharoplasty can address excess upper-eyelid skin or under-eye bags; the plan, appearance and risks depend on your individual assessment.
Free Video ConsultationEyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) removes or repositions excess skin and fat from the upper and/or lower eyelids. Upper blepharoplasty can address hooded upper lids; lower blepharoplasty can address under-eye bags. An examination determines whether eyelid skin, brow position or another condition causes the concern.
Upper-eyelid incisions are usually placed in the eyelid crease; lower-eyelid incisions may be below the lashes or inside the lid. Scars can remain visible and the cosmetic result varies with anatomy and healing.
The upper lids, lower lids or both may be treated according to the concern and examination.
| Feature | Upper blepharoplasty | Lower blepharoplasty |
|---|---|---|
| Main concern | Hooded, heavy upper lids | Under-eye bags and puffiness |
| Incision | Usually in the upper eyelid crease; scars may remain visible | Just below the lashes or inside the lid |
| Also helps | A tired look; in some cases, blocked vision | Selected under-eye concerns; hollows may need a different approach |
| Recovery | Individual; often about 2 weeks off work (NHS guide) | Individual; bruising and healing may take longer |
| Often combined with | Lower blepharoplasty, brow lift | Upper blepharoplasty, facelift |
Excess upper-eyelid skin can restrict the visual field in some patients. Assessment determines whether there is a functional concern and whether additional eye examination or visual-field testing is needed before treatment.
Hooded eyelids may be caused by excess skin. Ptosis is a low eyelid margin and can have several causes; it may require a different procedure. A clinical examination is needed to distinguish the conditions before planning surgery.
Tell the surgeon about dry eyes, contact lenses and previous eye treatment. Surgery may worsen dryness or affect eye closure; appropriate eye assessment and any required tests should be agreed before proceeding.
Double-eyelid blepharoplasty can create or refine an upper-eyelid crease. Suitability, crease position and the desired appearance require an individual assessment and discussion of risks.
Surgery may be considered after an individual assessment for patients who have:
A free video consultation can help discuss your concerns and possible options. Final suitability and the surgical plan depend on your medical history and an appropriate clinical examination.
Swelling and bruising can occur. Follow the prescribed wound-care and eye-care instructions; these stages are a general guide.
The treating team sets the review and suture-removal schedule according to the operation and healing.
The NHS patient guide describes about 2 weeks off work, depending on the job. Activity, makeup and contact lenses require your own care instructions.
Bruising can take several weeks to fade and complete healing may take months; scar appearance varies.
Agree the Istanbul stay and flight date with the treating team after reviews; wound checks, complications and combined procedures may require a longer stay.
Appearance and durability vary with anatomy, healing and ageing. A particular result or duration cannot be guaranteed.
Request a written, personalized quote from IME Clinic. Confirm the planned hospital, surgery and anesthesia fees, tests, medication, follow-up, accommodation, transfers and interpreter support, including what is excluded and how additional care would be charged.
The exact price depends on whether you have upper, lower or combined blepharoplasty and any added procedures. Request a personalized quote through a free video consultation.
Blepharoplasty carries surgical and eye-specific risks. The extent of surgery, eye health, medicines and healing affect your personal risk. Discuss the possible complications before deciding:
Discuss existing eye conditions and medicines with the treating team and agree the necessary examination, aftercare and urgent-contact plan. Risk-reduction measures cannot eliminate all complications or guarantee a particular result.
Before-and-after gallery. Individual results vary; discuss the procedures shown, follow-up timing and cases relevant to your own concerns during consultation.
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Blepharoplasty removes or repositions excess skin and fat from the upper and/or lower eyelids. It can address hooded lids or under-eye bags; the expected benefit depends on an examination and your individual anatomy.
Upper surgery addresses excess upper-eyelid skin; lower surgery may address bags or puffiness. Brow descent, ptosis and eye conditions can need a different approach. Discuss the cause and options during consultation before deciding.
Results can be long-lasting, but ageing continues and no fixed number of years is guaranteed. Anatomy, healing and the procedure influence the outcome; further treatment may sometimes be needed.
The NHS patient guide describes about 2 weeks off work depending on the job; bruising can last longer and complete healing may take months. Your team sets wound checks, suture removal and safe return to activity and travel individually.
The price depends on the planned procedure, anesthesia, facility and any combined treatments. Request a written, personalized quote through the free video consultation and confirm inclusions, exclusions and additional-care costs.
Eyelid surgery may be combined with a facelift, brow lift or neck lift when individually appropriate. Combined surgery changes the risk and recovery plan, so discuss alternatives and whether separate procedures are preferable.
General patient information from plastic surgery professional associations. These resources are in English.
Dr. Atacan Emre Koçman is an EBOPRAS-certified plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon working with IME Clinic in Istanbul. For facelift and neck lift consultations through IME Clinic, contact the IME patient coordination team on WhatsApp: +90 546 524 83 34.
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