Combating the Signs of Aging: How Blepharoplasty Can Refresh Your Look

The first signs of skin ageing are a common reason why my patients contact me for the first time: The first, permanent wrinkles on the face – especially around the eye area – bothers the majority of them so much that they consider an eyelid lift and visit for a comprehensive consultation on the procedure, which is also known as blepharoplasty in technical jargon.

As your Swiss expert for aesthetic surgery, I have great experience in the field of skin tightening and smoothing around the eyes and I am adept at making droopy eyes and eye bags “disappear”. In this article, I will explain to you exactly what I do during a blepharoplasty and how it can make your facial expression appear younger and fresher in one go.

Briefly explained: Blepharoplasty as a method

During the minimally invasive surgical procedure known as blepharoplasty, I remove excess skin and fat deposits from the upper and lower eyelids. This makes it possible to tighten drooping and sagging eyelids and reduce eye bags. During the eyelid lift, I make precise incisions along the natural eyelid creases. This way, the scars are almost invisible as a result.

I usually carry out the treatment on an outpatient basis in our cosmetic suite in Zug. This means you can go home the same day. The healing process is also short. The result, in turn, often lasts for many years. This is one of the reasons why many of my patients opt for blepharoplasty, as it is one of the most effective procedures for visibly rejuvenating the eye area.

Awake, fresh eyes: what an eyelid lift can do for you

My experience as an aesthetic surgeon has shown: Since the skin around the eyes is particularly thin and wrinkles more quickly than other areas of face and body, blepharoplasty is a very good way to combat skin aging. If patients previously had an older, tired and heavy appearance, I can give them a more youthful, rested and fresher look after removing excess skin and fatty tissue.

As an experienced cosmetic surgeon in Switzerland, my top priority is always to preserve the natural shape of the eyelid. This means that the face does not look artificial or operated after the treatment, as many of my patients initially fear. Together we harmonize the eye area so that the result is a radiant facial expression.

What are the advantages of blepharoplasty?

The long-lasting result is by far the greatest advantage of an eyelid lift, which makes the overall appearance more radiant and ensures more vitality and youthfulness in appearance. For many of my patients, this also leads to increased self-confidence. The short healing phase is also one of the advantages of blepharoplasty. After just a few days, most of the swelling has disappeared and the first new contours become visible.

For whom eyelid lifting is suitable – and for whom it is not

I particularly recommend an eyelid lift to anyone who suffers from bags under the eyes, sagging upper eyelids or a “tired” look in the eye area in general. Some people are also genetically predisposed to develop signs of ageing around the eyes earlier than others. And of course, the normal process of ageing also leads to changes in the eye area. Blepharoplasty is an excellent way of correcting these undesirable signs of ageing.

The method can be performed on both men and women of all ages. During a detailed consultation in our medical facilities in Switzerland, I will take a close look at your individual situation and advise you in detail about your wishes and expectations. That way, we will find out whether or not an eyelid lift is suitable for you personally.

What you should know about risks and aftercare

If you want to have blepharoplasty performed on yourself, please bear in mind that – as after any surgical procedure – there may be temporary bruising and swelling. This usually subsides quickly. With careful and meticulous aftercare that considers all my tips and recommendations, you will also have an easy and rapid recovery.

It is particularly important that you rest and take it easy for a few days after the procedure and avoid activities that tire the eyes. Of course, I will be there for you as your specialist throughout the entire healing process and will monitor it so that you get the best possible result

Effective and long-lasting: tightening the eyelids

To summarize, blepharoplasty is an effective way to visually rejuvenate and smooth your eye area. While the upper blepharoplasty removes droopy eyes, the lower blepharoplasty can reduce eye bags. Both procedures give you a younger, more vital appearance. At our cosmetic suite in Switzerland, we will advise you individually and without obligation on the possible treatments to combat the skin ageing process – particularly with regard to blepharoplasty.