Three areas, three treatments
A tired look around the eyes can come from heavy upper eyelids, from bags under the eyes, from brows that have dropped, or from an outer eye corner that has drooped. Each has its own treatment, and picking the wrong one can give an incomplete result.
New City Clinic offers eyelid surgery, cat eye surgery and brow lifts, alone or with a facelift. The surgeon tells you which area is really responsible.
A useful test at home is to look in the mirror and gently raise your brows with your fingertips. If your eyes suddenly look much more open, the brow may be part of the problem. If heavy skin still sits on the lid, the eyelid itself needs treatment. The surgeon confirms this on your photos.
Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)
Upper blepharoplasty removes overhanging skin; lower blepharoplasty treats bags and the hollow between lid and cheek, often by repositioning fat. The upper scar lies in the natural crease and the lower one just below the lashes or inside the lid.
The package costs €3,300 and needs about six to seven days in Istanbul. Bruising fades in seven to ten days.
Most people return to office work after seven to ten days. Cool compresses and sleeping with your head raised help the swelling settle, and sunglasses are useful for the flight home.
Lower eyelid surgery is a delicate operation, because the lower lid must keep its normal position and tension. That is one reason why the surgeon often repositions fat rather than simply removing it, which also helps to smooth the hollow between lid and cheek.
Cat eye surgery (canthoplasty)
Cat eye surgery changes the angle of the outer eye corner, either by tightening the tendon (canthopexy) or by re-attaching it higher (canthoplasty). It gives a subtle, almond-shaped lift and is often combined with a temporal brow lift.
The package costs €3,000. Unlike thread “fox eye” lifts, surgery gives a stable, longer-lasting change.
The procedure takes one to two hours and usually does not require an overnight stay. Swelling and tightness at the outer corners last one to two weeks, and the surgeon gives you eye drops to keep the eyes comfortable while they heal.
Brow lift
When the brows descend, they push skin down onto the upper lids. Lifting the eyelid alone then gives a limited result. A brow lift, endoscopic or temporal, repositions the brow at a natural height through small incisions in the hairline.
It is priced in a free personal quote and often combined with upper eyelid surgery, planned together to avoid a surprised look.
A brow lift can also soften horizontal forehead lines and frown lines, which many patients notice as an added benefit. The stay in Istanbul is about seven days, and swelling around the eyes and forehead usually settles within a week.
Combining with a facelift
A facelift treats the lower face and neck but not the eyes. Many patients add eyelid surgery or a brow lift so that a fresh jawline is not set against tired eyes. It means one operation and one recovery, but the stay may be a day or two longer.
If you are not ready for a facelift, eye rejuvenation on its own is a perfectly good first step. Many people find that treating the eyes alone already makes them look much less tired, and a facelift can follow in later years if needed.
- Eyelid surgery: €3,300 package
- Cat eye surgery: €3,000 package
- Brow lift: free personal quote
- Facelift: €3,000 package
Getting the right plan
Send a close-up photo of your eyes with your face relaxed, plus your usual face photos. Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç assesses them free of charge. You can also find each treatment on newcityclinic.com.
If you wear contact lenses, glasses or have had previous eye surgery, mention it with your photos. The surgeon takes it into account when recommending a technique and planning your recovery.
Your written quote states which treatment is proposed, whether it is combined with anything else and how many days you need in Istanbul, so you can plan time off work with confidence.
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