Eyelid corrections
What is an eyelid correction?
As you get older, your skin also ages. The elasticity and tightness of the skin around your eyes decreases. This can cause your eyelids to droop and lead to bags or wrinkles. This can give a sombre or tired impression and may also put pressure on your eyes, cause fatigue of the eyes or even a reduced field of vision and sometimes even headaches. People who smoke, drink or spend too long in the sun have a bigger chance of developing eyelid conditions. Eyelid corrections can remedy these problems.
Treatment of droopy eyelids
There are many different possible treatments, depending on the cause of the droopy eyelids.
Surgical procedures for clinical conditions
- Ectropion and entropion:
An ectropion is an eyelid that turns outwards. This makes the red interior of the lid visible. This can be cosmetically unpleasant.
An entropion is the opposite, namely, when the eyelid turns inwards. This causes the eyelashes to rub against the cornea, causing pain, irritation, light sensitivity and a gritty feeling. The scratchy eyelashes can cause lasting damage and a deterioration of vision. Corrective surgery is required for both ectropion and entropion in order to treat the problem.
- Removing small eyelid scars
- Bovenooglid ptosis:
Dit is een aandoening waarbij het ooglid naar beneden is gezakt en je zicht belemmert. Dit kan bij slechts één oog voorkomen, wat tot een cosmetisch storende asymmetrie leidt. Een chirurgische ingreep kan deze aandoening verhelpen.
Aesthetic procedure
- Upper eyelid correction:
Excess, sagging skin above the eye is removed.
- Onderooglidcorrectie:
Ook je onderoogleden kunnen verzakken, het vet van de oogkas puilt uit en zorgt zo voor wallen. Een onderooglidcorrectie kan dit zo verhelpen.
- Wenkbrauwlift:
De ooglidverzakking kan ook veroorzaakt worden door een verzakking van je wenkbrauwen. Door je wenkbrauwen te laten liften, kan je deze verzakking verhelpen.
The procedure
Most eyelid corrections take place under local anaesthesia in our clinic at Oogartsencentrum ZW-Vlaanderen. The procedure is almost entirely painless. For procedures under local anaesthesia, a light meal beforehand is permitted.
Once the procedure is finished, you can leave our clinic. Your vision may be a bit blurry in the first hours after the procedure, and so we suggest that someone comes with you. Once the local anaesthetic has worn off, you may have a slightly unpleasant sensation, but this will soon disappear. You should rest on the first day after the procedure. After that, you are free to resume your daily activities.
How much does an eyelid correction cost?
The costs can vary, depending on the type of procedure you need. During our consultation, we will explain the details of the cost to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ptosis, or a drooping eyelid, and how is it treated?
With ptosis, the upper eyelid has drooped, sometimes so severely that it obstructs your vision. The condition can affect one eye or both, and can sometimes lead to a bothersome facial asymmetry. Surgical correction offers a quick solution. At Oogartsencentrum ZW-Vlaanderen en Kortrijk-West we perform this procedure under local anaesthesia.
What is an ectropion of the eyelid and when is surgery necessary?
An ectropion is an eyelid that has turned outwards, exposing the red inner surface of the eyelid. This is cosmetically bothersome and requires surgical correction. At Oogartsencentrum ZW-Vlaanderen en Kortrijk-West this procedure is performed under local anaesthesia and causes hardly any pain. An ectropion often develops when the lower eyelids begin to sag and the orbital fat pushes forward.
What is an entropion and what damage can it cause to your eyes?
An entropion is the opposite of an ectropion: the eyelid turns inwards, causing the eyelashes to rub against the cornea. This causes pain, irritation, light sensitivity and a gritty feeling. Eyelashes that constantly rub against the cornea can permanently damage your vision. Surgical correction is therefore necessary. At Oogartsencentrum ZW-Vlaanderen en Kortrijk-West we perform this under local anaesthesia.
What is the difference between an upper and a lower eyelid correction?
In an upper eyelid correction, we remove the excess skin that has started to droop above the eye and, if necessary, the accumulated fat as well. The result is a more open, fresher look. In a lower eyelid correction, we address the protruding fat under the eye that is responsible for bags. Both procedures are performed under local anaesthesia at Oogartsencentrum ZW-Vlaanderen en Kortrijk-West in Harelbeke or Kortrijk. The results are quickly visible and permanent.
How much does an eyelid correction cost and what is the recovery like?
The cost of an eyelid correction depends on the type of procedure. You will receive a clear price quotation during your consultation. The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia and you do not need to fast. Afterwards, you can go home almost immediately. Swelling and bruising are part of the process and normally subside within two weeks.