Eyelid lift in Zug

1. Upper lid lifts
   Upper eyelid lifting is used to correct “droopy” eyelids, in which the upper eyelid skin loses elasticity and begins to sag, causing the eyes to look older and more tired. In some cases, the skin droops far enough that it restricts the person’s field of vision.

2. Lower lid lifts
   When the skin and tissue of the lower lid begins to sag, it usually causes the underlying fatty tissue to push forward, giving the eyes a swollen look—what we call “under-eye bags.” A lower-lid lift can remove this excess skin; if necessary, I will also remove some of the fatty tissue or move it back to its original position.

3. Brow lifts
   A third treatment option, eyebrow lifting, involves removing excess skin using a discreet incision (usually above the hairline) and tightening the whole area, which raises the eyebrows slightly. This makes the eyes look larger, more open, and friendlier. Depending on the specific indication and the results you desire, you may elect to combine two or more of these procedures into a single operation.

After undergoing eyelid correction, patients are moved to our recovery room; they are usually ready to return home after an hour or two. Make sure to arrange for someone else to accompany you, as patients are usually somewhat disoriented after surgery—driving yourself home would be too dangerous. Your eyes will be very sensitive after the operation, so we recommend bringing dark sunglasses with you to the clinic. Swelling is common immediately following an eyelid lift; keeping the area cool will help with this. In order to avoid irritating the skin any further, we recommend using cold compresses or our special gel pads. We’ll walk you through how to cool the eye area properly, and send you home with everything you’ll need.

After undergoing a lid lift in Zug, patients should rest for at least three days and avoid physical exertion. We usually recommend that patients take it easy for one or two weeks to support the healing process, and then re-introduce sports gradually. Make sure to cool the area regularly in order to counteract swelling. I also advise sleeping with your upper body elevated. Most patients experience only minor post-operative pain that responds well to over-the-counter medications, which we will provide; severe pain is not usually expected.

We will schedule your individual follow-up examinations, which I will do personally. Your first check-up is usually on the following day; after five or six days, your stitches can be removed, which prevents your immune system from reacting to them as foreign bodies. In my experience, this method results in much finer and fainter scarring than usual; to prevent the scars from darkening later on, you should protect the treated area from direct sunlight for around three months.

Lid lifts in Zug are an individualized procedure, tailored to each patient’s anatomy and aesthetic goals. As such, it is impossible to provide a cost estimate without prior examination and consultation—prices for eyelid lifts are based on the type and scope of the operation, and the type of anesthesia used has an effect as well. Naturally, I will create a cost estimate for you as part of your individual treatment plan, and discuss both with you during your consultation appointment.

Generally speaking, eyelid corrections are a low-risk and comparatively minor procedure as long as they are performed by an experienced plastic surgery specialist. Swelling, redness, and slight bruising are common after the operation and usually not a cause for concern; they should go away on their own as part of the natural healing process. Some patients experience temporary issues with sensation, in the form of either numbness or hypersensitivity. General surgical risks (e.g., bleeding, infections, wound-healing issues) and severe complications (e.g., functional impairment) are extremely rare.