Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

Eyelid surgery at Praxisklinik Kaiserplatz corrects drooping upper lids and puffy lower lids that make the eyes look tired or aged. Upper blepharoplasty removes excess skin and, where needed, a small strip of muscle; lower blepharoplasty addresses under-eye bags and skin laxity. The procedure is typically performed under local anaesthetic with sedation and takes around ninety minutes. Swelling settles over two to three weeks and the eyes look refreshed and more alert.

Blepharoplasty — eyelid surgery — is performed at Praxisklinik Kaiserplatz in Frankfurt by Prof. Dr. med. Dennis von Heimburg and addresses changes to the upper and lower eyelids that give the eyes a tired, puffy or aged appearance. For the upper lids, the procedure removes a carefully measured ellipse of excess skin and, in some cases, a small amount of underlying muscle or fat, restoring a defined crease and a more open, alert look. The lower lid procedure corrects under-eye bags (herniated fat pouches), fine skin folds and the subtle descent of tissue that creates a hollow shadow beneath the eye, either through an external incision below the lash line or, for certain fat-only corrections, a concealed incision inside the lid (transconjunctival approach). Surgery is most often performed under local anaesthetic with light sedation, which means patients are comfortable without the need for full general anaesthesia. The operation takes around ninety minutes for a combined upper and lower procedure. Immediately afterwards the eyelids are swollen and may bruise, but this resolves over two to three weeks, revealing eyes that appear more rested and proportionate. Most patients are presentable for social situations within ten to fourteen days. Sutures in the upper lids are typically removed after five to seven days. Eyelid surgery is a commonly combined with facelift or brow lift at Praxisklinik Kaiserplatz when patients want comprehensive facial rejuvenation in a single anaesthetic. The clinic is located in central Frankfurt, Germany, and is straightforward to reach for patients across the Rhine-Main region or travelling internationally. Accreditation under ACREDIS and QEP reflects the clinic's clinical standards and consistent outcomes.