Eyelid surgery in Turkey

Heavy upper eyelids and bags under the eyes make a face look tired, even when it is not. Blepharoplasty removes excess skin from the upper lids and repositions or removes the fat that causes lower-lid bags.

On the upper lid, the scar lies in the natural crease; on the lower lid, it sits just below the lashes or inside the eyelid. Eyelid surgery is often combined with a facelift or brow lift because the eyes are usually the first area people notice.

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• Brighter, rested eyes
• Scars in the natural crease
• Short recovery
• Combines well with a facelift

At a glance

Anaesthesia	Local anaesthesia with sedation, or general
Procedure time	1–3 hours
Hospital stay	Same day or 1 night
Stay in Türkiye	6–7 days
Back to work	7–10 days
Back to sport	3–4 weeks
Final result	3 months
Scars	In the upper lid crease and below the lashes

Who is it for?

People with excess upper-lid skin, puffy lower lids or a tired look around the eyes. If the brows have dropped, a brow lift may be needed as well; the surgeon checks this.

Upper, lower or both

Upper blepharoplasty removes overhanging skin and sometimes a little fat. Lower blepharoplasty treats bags and the hollow between lid and cheek, often by repositioning fat rather than simply removing it. Many patients have both in one session.

When eyelids affect your vision

In some people, the upper lid skin hangs so low that it narrows the field of vision, especially to the sides. Many notice they raise their brows constantly to see better, causing forehead tiredness and headaches by the end of the day.

Upper blepharoplasty can relieve this as well as improving appearance. Mention it to New City Clinic, as it influences how much skin the surgeon plans to remove.

Fat repositioning versus removal

Older approaches to lower blepharoplasty removed fat freely, which could leave the eyes looking hollow years later. Today, fat is often repositioned into the groove between lid and cheek, smoothing the transition instead of creating a hollow.

The surgeon decides how much to reposition or remove based on your anatomy, explaining the reasoning during your consultation in Istanbul.

Screens, reading and contact lenses

Your eyes may feel dry or tired in the first days, so limit long screen sessions and use the prescribed drops. Reading glasses can be worn as normal once comfortable.

Contact lenses usually wait about two weeks. Bring your glasses for the trip. More information is on the official website, newcityclinic.com.

Recovery

Bruising and swelling are visible for 7–10 days. Stitches are removed after about five days. Cool compresses and sleeping with your head raised help. Sunglasses are useful for the flight home.

What you should know

• Swelling, bruising and dry or watery eyes for a while
• Temporary difficulty closing the eyes fully
• Rarely, lower lid malposition needing correction

Every surgical procedure carries risk. Your surgeon will explain the risks that apply to you during the examination.