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Meva Clinic Plastic Surgery Care Team
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)
Removes hooded upper lids and under-eye bags to restore a rested, vibrant gaze.
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"Our clinical approach prioritizes patient safety, individualized treatment planning, realistic expectations, and long-term follow-up throughout the international care journey."
About This Procedure
Why Choose Meva Clinic?
Removes hooded upper lids and under-eye bags to restore a rested, vibrant gaze.
Heavy upper lids and puffy lower bags can make you look tired even after a full night's sleep. Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, in Istanbul removes the excess skin and small fat pads responsible, while keeping the natural shape of your eyes. The consultation decides whether you need the upper lids, the lower lids or both, and where the fine incision lines will sit, usually in the natural crease. A muscle-sparing approach is preferred. It is done as a day procedure under local anaesthesia or sedation, so no hospital night is needed. Plan about 4 hotel nights in Istanbul and roughly 5 days before returning to office work. If the lower face also shows sagging, compare with a deep plane facelift.
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This content is maintained by Meva Clinic’s Clinical Care Team for patient guidance and clinical transparency. Final treatment suitability, operating physician assignment, surgical planning, and medical decisions are confirmed only after medical history review, in-person consultation, diagnostic tests, anesthesia evaluation, and doctor availability.
Is This Treatment for Me?
Heavy upper lids
Under-eye bags
Tired facial appearance
Comprehensive International Patient Care Plan
Private airport transfer according to the confirmed care plan
Bosphorus-view partner hotel, according to the confirmed care plan
Dedicated patient support during the confirmed care pathway
Aftercare guidance or materials according to the confirmed treatment plan
Follow-up guidance according to individual medical recommendations
The Clinical Procedure
Precision excision of excess skin and fat pads.
Eye check and marking
Sitting upright, the surgeon measures the excess skin, checks eyelid tone and any dryness, and confirms whether the upper lids, the lower lids or both will be treated.
Local anaesthesia, with sedation if needed
The eyelids are numbed with local anaesthesia, and light sedation can be added so you stay relaxed. No hospital night is needed.
Upper lids: incision in the natural crease
A fine incision is made in the natural lid crease and the excess skin is removed while the muscle is spared; fat is reduced only where it causes fullness.
Lower lids: treating the bags
The under-eye fat pads are removed or repositioned, either through an incision just below the lashes or from inside the lower lid, depending on your anatomy and skin excess.
Fine closure
The incisions are closed with very fine stitches, then eye ointment and cold compresses are applied.
Same-day return to the hotel
After a short observation you go back to your hotel the same day, with instructions for cold compresses, eye drops and sleeping with your head raised.
Recovery & Transformation Journey
Phase 1: Days 1–2
Swelling, bruising and a tight feeling around the eyes are expected. Cold compresses, a raised head and rest reduce them; vision may be briefly blurred by the ointment.
Phase 2: Days 3–5 (Istanbul hotel)
Swelling starts to settle. Stitches are usually removed at the check before your flight, on the 3rd or 4th day after surgery, with the timing confirmed by your surgeon; desk work is often possible from about day 5, with sunglasses outdoors.
Phase 3: Weeks 2–4
Most bruising has faded. Make-up and contact lenses are usually allowed after about 2 weeks, and strenuous exercise after 3–4 weeks, once your surgeon agrees.
Phase 4: Months 2–6
The fine scars fade from pink to pale and blend into the lid crease. The final result is usually visible after about 3–6 months.
The Meva Advantage
A muscle-sparing technique, with incisions placed as discreetly as possible to reduce scar visibility.
Medical Guidelines & Safety Protocols
Hospital-based procedures are coordinated through accredited partner hospitals, including JCI-accredited institutions where clinically appropriate. Below are the clinical guidelines, safety protocols, and medical reference documentation for this procedure.
Indicated / Suitable For
- Adults with excess upper eyelid skin (hooding) that makes the eyes look heavy or tired
- Patients with under-eye bags caused by protruding fat pads, with adequate lower-lid support
- People with healthy eyes and tear film, or mild dry eye that is well controlled
- Patients suitable for a day procedure under local anaesthesia, with sedation if needed
- Patients who want a more rested look while keeping their natural eye shape
Contraindications / Not Suitable
- Moderate to severe dry eye disease, or incomplete eyelid closure, which surgery could worsen
- Active eye or eyelid infection, active thyroid eye disease or other active inflammation around the eyes
- Marked lower-lid laxity without a plan to support the lid, because of the risk of lid malposition
- Recent laser eye surgery (LASIK/PRK) or other planned eye surgery, until cleared by an ophthalmologist
- Bleeding disorders, blood-thinning medication that cannot be safely paused, or uncontrolled high blood pressure
Pre-Operative Evaluation & Diagnostic Checks
Eyelid and Brow Assessment: Measurement of skin excess, fat pads, lid position and lower-lid tone, and checking whether a low brow or true ptosis contributes to the heaviness.
Dry Eye and Tear Film Check: Questions about dryness and contact-lens use, with tear-film testing where needed, to protect the eye surface.
Eye History and Vision: Review of previous eye surgery, glaucoma or thyroid disease, and a basic vision check; an ophthalmology opinion is requested when indicated.
Blood Tests and Medication Review: Basic laboratory tests and identification of blood thinners and supplements to pause before surgery.
Potential Risks & Complications
In compliance with transparent clinical reporting, Meva Clinic ensures patients are fully informed of the physiological risks associated with surgical procedures through accredited partner-hospital safety protocols where clinically appropriate.
Expected around the eyes, peaking in the first 2–3 days and fading over about 2 weeks; reduced with cold compresses and head elevation.
Grittiness, watering or dryness is common in the first weeks, partly because the lids may not close fully at first (temporary lagophthalmos); it is managed with lubricating drops and ointment and usually resolves as swelling settles.
The lower lid can be pulled down after lower-lid surgery (scleral show or ectropion); conservative skin removal, lid support where needed and massage reduce the risk, and most mild cases improve with time.
Small differences between the two sides or a little remaining skin can occur; they are judged after healing and occasionally corrected with a minor touch-up.
Incisions sit in the natural crease or just below the lashes and usually fade to a fine line; small cysts (milia) that sometimes form along the scar are simple to treat.
Bleeding behind the eye is rare but urgent; careful haemostasis, blood-pressure control and clear instructions to report sudden pain, swelling or vision change straight away allow immediate treatment.
Realistic Expectations & Outcomes
Blepharoplasty removes excess eyelid skin and reduces or repositions the fat that causes heaviness and under-eye bags, giving a more rested appearance while keeping the natural shape of the eyes. It does not lift a low brow, correct a drooping lid margin (ptosis), remove crow's feet or change dark pigmentation, which may need other treatments. Swelling and bruising are most visible in the first days and fade over about two weeks; stitches are removed on the 3rd or 4th day. Mild swelling, especially in the lower lids, settles over the following weeks, and the scars continue to soften. The final result is usually assessed at around 3 to 6 months.
Revision & Follow-Up Policy
Your eyelids are reviewed at the check before your flight home, then remotely by photos at around 1, 3 and 6 months, and at 12 months if needed. Because swelling and scar maturation continue for several months, minor asymmetry or residual skin is judged only after healing is complete, usually from 6 months. Whether a touch-up is appropriate is decided individually by the surgeon on medical grounds. For 12 months after your treatment you can also send photos to the medical team whenever you wish and receive their feedback, and your questions are answered remotely.
Authoritative Medical References & Studies
- [1]Lelli GJ, Lisman RD. Blepharoplasty complications. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2010;125(3):1007-1017.View Source
- [2]Zhang SY, Yan Y, Fu Y. Cosmetic blepharoplasty and dry eye disease: a review of the incidence, clinical manifestations, mechanisms and prevention. Int J Ophthalmol. 2020;13(3):488-492.View Source
- [3]Schwarcz RM, Kotlus B. Complications of lower blepharoplasty and midface lifting. Clin Plast Surg. 2015;42(1):63-71.View Source
Medical Disclaimer: This page is for general information only. Eyelid anatomy, skin quality, tear production and healing differ between patients. Suitability for upper, lower or combined blepharoplasty, the surgical approach and the expected outcome are confirmed only after a personal consultation and eye assessment by a qualified specialist surgeon.
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Procedure Details
Hospital Stay
Day Clinic
Hotel Package
4 Nights
Return to Work
5 Days
Anaesthesia
Local/Sedation