A delicate area, a precise operation
Blepharoplasty is one of the most frequently performed facial operations, but it is carried out millimetres from the eye. Removing the right amount of skin and fat, and no more, is what protects eyelid function. Too much removal on the lower lid can change its position, so precision matters more than speed.
At New City Clinic, eyelid surgery is performed by a plastic surgeon in a private hospital licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health. The organisation is Health Türkiye authorised and registered with TÜRSAB under licence no. 17659.
Possible risks
The surgeon explains these in detail at your consultation:
- Swelling and bruising for 7–10 days
- Dry, gritty or watery eyes for a while
- Temporary difficulty closing the eyes fully
- Rarely, lower lid malposition that needs correction
How New City Clinic prepares you
Dryness and a gritty feeling are the effects most people notice, especially in the first two weeks, and they are managed with drops and ointment. Difficulty closing the eyes fully at night is usually temporary while swelling settles. Lower lid malposition is the rarer complication that careful planning aims to prevent, which is why the surgeon checks the tone of your lower lid before deciding how much to remove.
Before you travel, tell the team about dry eyes, glaucoma, thyroid conditions, previous eye surgery or laser vision correction, since these affect planning. In Istanbul you are examined in person, and the surgeon checks brow position and lower lid tone before deciding exactly what to do.
Depending on the plan, the operation is done under local anaesthesia with sedation or under general anaesthesia, and you go back to the hotel the same day or after one night. Complication insurance is included in the package, and stitches are removed after about five days.
Aftercare that protects your eyes
Cool compresses, sleeping with your head raised and the prescribed eye drops or ointment all help healing. Avoid rubbing your eyes, reading on screens for long stretches in the first days, and wearing contact lenses or eye make-up until the surgeon allows it, usually after about two weeks.
Sunglasses protect your eyes from wind and light on the flight home. Follow-up continues by photo and video call, and you should contact New City Clinic immediately if you notice worsening pain or a change in vision. Contact details are on the official website, newcityclinic.com.
If you work at a screen all day, plan a few extra days before returning to work, as tired, dry eyes are common in the first fortnight.
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