Eyelid lifting

"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly - the essential is invisible to the eye". There might be hardly anyone who does not know this sentence from the "Little Prince" by Antoine de St. Exupery. But what if our eyes constantly feel heavy and tired, even though your heart is full of vigor and zest for action? We not only see with our eyes - we also communicate to a large extent through them. Drooping eyelids or lachrymal sacks make us look older, tired and worn out. In this case, a tightening of the upper eyelid (drooping eyelids) or the lower eyelid (lachrymal sacks) can make a significant contribution to clear vision and a fresh and radiant appearance. If you prefer a non-invasive correction of the drooping eyelids, a non-surgical eyelid lift using a laser - a Smooth Eye eyelid lift with a laser could be the solution for you.

Lachrymal sacks appear sooner or later on many people. Men are slightly more likely to suffer from droopy lower eyelids than women. They make you look older and puffy. The reason for the mostly age-related changes is a weakening of the fine skin (orbital septum), which keeps the physiological fat positioned under the eye. This causes the fat cells to bulge, and the skin on the lower eyelids becomes thinner and expands. Excess, thinned skin (the so-called lachrymal sacks) as well as fat can be removed by means of a lower eyelid lift. The intervention can restore a clear structure of the lower eyelids. With a lower eyelid lift, the incision is made about 1 mm below the edge of the eyelid. After a few weeks, the suture is no longer visible. The result is a clear, radiant and relaxed expression. If you prefer a non-invasive correction of the bags under your eyes, a non-surgical laser lift of the lower eyelids is an alternative solution.

The lower eyelid lift is performed under analgosedation, a relaxing superficial sleep anesthesia. This light form of anesthesia makes it possible to avoid tension and stress during the operation. Undergoing an operative-aesthetic procedure also means taking time for yourself. In the first 48-72 hours after the surgery, it is essential to cool the eyelid with compresses to counteract swelling and possible bruising. Experience has shown that the swelling is greatest in the first few days after the operation and then subsides quickly. We recommend avoiding social gatherings for about 10 days after the operation and avoiding extended sessions on the computer if possible. The postoperative swelling temporarily changes the blinking behavior of the eye, which is exposed to particular stress when working on the computer. As a support, mild lymphatic drainage can be started 1-2 days after the operation to promote the removal of toxins and reduce swelling. Your sweet skin team will be happy to advise you on this.

The stitches will be removed 6-7 days after the surgical procedure - an initial wound check is also done to check the healing process. You should refrain from exercising for a period of four weeks after the operation. The eyelids are one of the thinnest parts of the skin on the body - the suture is also so fine that it can burst open again through strong rubbing or trauma.

We take time for you and advise you individually and personally. We consider your eyes as part of your personality and respond to your needs. The cost of an eyelid lift varies. Depending on the anatomy, age and wishes, we will work out an individual and binding cost estimate.

In the case of an upper eyelid lift, the guideline value for the costs including sleep anesthesia is CHF 4'490. The cost of a lower eyelid lift varies. Depending on the anatomy, age and wishes, we will work out an individual and binding cost estimate. For a lower eyelid lift, the guideline value for the costs including sedation is CHF 5'990. If you would like to treat lachrymal sacks under your eyes and drooping eyelids at the same time, i.e., tighten the upper and lower eyelids, the guideline value for the costs including anesthesia is CHF 8'490. Talk to us – we are happy to develop an individual offer for you.

Our motto at sweet skin is: Less is more - the focus is always on the best possible result - you should look fresh and relaxed, not operated.