Eyelid lifts in Düsseldorf

The eyelids are often the first part of the body to show signs of ageing because the skin in this area is so thin.

Exposure to sunlight, environmental influences and other factors impact on eyelid skin and can lead both upper and lower lids to droop or become swollen or slack. These are natural consequences of the ageing process. Excess tissue is another possible cause of drooping lids.

Bags develop under our eyes as a result of the orbicularis oculi – the muscle that closes the eyelid – becoming slack. This can cause a person’s face to appear old and tired and cannot be eliminated with cosmetic products alone.

A eyelid lift – sometimes referred to as blepharoplasty – can combat these signs of ageing and restore a fresh, youthful appearance.

In many cases, an eyelid lift is more than simply a cosmetic procedure. Excess eyelid skin can markedly limit a person’s field of vision and impact negatively on their daily life. In such instances, an eyelid lift may be advised for medical reasons alone.

If you have already been bothered by drooping eyelids, don’t hesitate to arrange an appointment at the KOEBE KLINIK. Performing an eyelid lift at an early stage can often prevent your field of vision from being impaired and improve your quality of life.

The first wrinkles generally develop in the area around the lower eyelid. Some people are predisposed to developing bags under their eyes. At our clinic, we can also use eyelid lifts to remove bags under the eyes and smooth out eye wrinkles.

There is no catch-all answer for the age at which an eyelid might be advisable. How our skin ages varies significantly from person to person: genetic factors and the exposure to sunlight can affect the skin around the eyes and cannot be calculated on an individual basis.

Ultimately, how the individual feels is the main factor in determining the right time for an operation.

If a person has a low-set eyebrow, this can be a contraindication or mean that an eyebrow lift is only partially suitable. Our specialists, Dr Dr Norman Koebe and Dr Hermann Koebe, will advise you in detail about alternative treatments open to you. An endoscopic eyebrow lift to open up the eyes can provide clear aesthetic and functional benefits for patients with low-set eyebrows.

It is important to note, however, that other practitioners often diagnose ageing upper eyelids as the cause of excess skin and tissue in the eye region when the real reason is actually a low-set eyebrow.

The success of the procedure depends as much on the skill of the surgeon as it does on conscientious care and cooperation from the patient.

To avoid complications, you should refrain from taking any blood-thinning or anti-coagulant medication for at least two weeks before the operation. You should also avoid compounds containing ginkgo biloba, vitamin E and painkillers.

An eyelid lift is an outpatient procedure; in most cases, patients are then able to leave our clinic and return home.

After the operation, you should cool the eyes as instructed by the physician. You should sleep with your head elevated and avoid exerting yourself physically for at least three days after the procedure. This will allow you to avoid wound healing issues.

Do not use any cosmetic products in the eye area as the skin will be particularly sensitive following the procedure.

You should also avoid strenuous physical exertion and exercise for two to three weeks.

The exact procedure is determined by whether it concerns an upper or lower eyelid lift.

During an upper eyelid lift, we tauten the upper eyelid by purposefully removing excess skin, fat deposits and muscle tissue. The specialist makes the incision in the eyelid crease so that the scar is barely visible once healed.

A lower eyelid lift also involves removing excess skin. Where necessary, excess fat deposits may also be removed. Your senior physician treating you will make the incision under the lash line, meaning that the scars from this procedure are also barely visible.

If you wish, we can also use your own fat tissue to fill in your tear trough. This allows us to fill out any dark circles or depressions under the eyes, resulting in a fresher, healthier and more youthful appearance.

Combining several procedures in a single operation is not a problem. Doing so can, however, extend the recovery period. Dr Hermann Koebe or Dr Dr Norman Koebe will advise you of the precise details during an extensive consultation.

Our specialists, Dr Dr Norman Koebe and Dr Hermann Koebe, always make incisions so that the scars, which are hardly visible, are well concealed and inconspicuous once healed.

An eyelid lift is a surgical procedure and therefore entails certain risks and potential side-effects.

It is not possible to exclude these issues completely. Dr Hermann Koebe is a specialist with deep expertise and years of professional experience, which does minimise the risks. As a specialist dual-certified in oral and maxillofacial surgery as well as aesthetic and plastic operations, Dr Dr Norman Koebe is an expert in the art of successful cosmetic eyelid lifts.

Minor complaints such as redness, swelling or slight bruising may occur after the operation. These will dissipate of their own accord during the healing process and are usually not a cause for concern.

During an eyelid lift, we remove excess skin, muscle and fat tissue. The results can be expected to be long-lasting.
Despite this, the skin around the eyes remains subject to the ageing process. Therefore, we cannot guarantee that another eyelid lift will not become necessary in time.

We offer our patients a straightforward, practical financing model for eyelid lifts. This means that patients don’t need to postpone their desire for a fresher, rejuvenated look for financial reasons and can undergo an eyelid lift free from financial concerns.