# Eye Contour and Eyelid Aesthetics

Source page: https://www.kudretgozistanbul.com/en/treatments/eye-contour-and-eyelid-aesthetics

**Author:** Kudret Eye İstanbul | **Medical Approval:** Op. Dr. Mehmet Ali Özdil | **Date:** 2026-09-13

> **Summary:** Eye contour and eyelid aesthetics covers surgical and non-surgical procedures for sagging lids, under-eye bags, dark circles and fine lines around the eyes. The aim is to relieve a tired-looking gaze and, where a drooping lid blocks vision, to open up the visual field.

## Quick Facts
- **Operation Duration:** 45-60 minutes
- **Recovery Time:** Back to daily life within 1-2 weeks, full recovery up to a month
- **Anaesthesia Type:** Local anaesthesia, general anaesthesia if needed
- **Stitches:** Removed after 5-10 days

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## What Is Eye Contour and Eyelid Aesthetics?
Surgical or non-surgical procedures that rejuvenate the skin and tissues around the eyes. This skin is thinner and more delicate than elsewhere and more vulnerable to collagen and elastin loss. Common concerns:
- Upper and lower eyelid sagging
- Under-eye bags and dark circles
- Eyebrow ptosis
- Crow's feet and wrinkles around the eyes
- Depressions under the eyes
- Dry skin and eyelid fat pad shift with ageing

**Non-surgical methods:** filler injections, Botox injections, laser treatments, chemical peeling.
**Surgical methods:** blepharoplasty (eyelid aesthetics), eyebrow lift, under-eye lift.

## Who Is It For?
- Under-eye bags and sagging lids: removed with blepharoplasty (sagging skin and excess fat from upper and lower lids).
- Wrinkles under and around the eyes: Botox (temporarily blocks muscle response to nerve signals) and fillers (fill depressions and wrinkles).
- Eyelid asymmetry, congenital or after accident or trauma: corrected with blepharoplasty.
- Discolouration and darkening under the eyes: laser treatment, chemical peeling and dermal melanosis treatment.
- A specialist ophthalmologist should assess the eye contour and eyelids first and recommend the method.

## Risks and Possible Side Effects
Performed under local anaesthetic with low risks; most effects are temporary and resolve with healing.
- **Swelling and bruising:** Most noticeable in the first days, easing within 1-2 weeks; cold compresses help.
- **Temporary dryness or tightness when closing the eyes:** Usually improves within a few weeks; drops for comfort.
- **Scarring:** Hidden in the natural eyelid crease, fades over time.
- **Slight asymmetry:** Uncommon; a small touch-up can be done if needed.
- **Infection or bleeding:** Uncommon and treatable.

## Prices
The price depends on the underlying cause and the operation, based on the specialist's treatment plan after a detailed examination. No price figures are given on this page.

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## The Treatment Journey

### 1. Before Treatment
- The ophthalmologist evaluates the eyelids and your needs, asks about medical history and allergies, and decides suitability.
- You receive an operation plan and postoperative care instructions.

### 2. During Treatment
- Usually local anaesthesia, in some cases general anaesthesia.
- Upper lid: excess skin, muscle and fat are removed. Lower lid: bagging and hollowing are removed; under-eye fat injection if needed.
- Incisions are hidden in natural folds, so suture marks are indistinct.

### 3. After Treatment
- Swelling and bruising are most noticeable in the first days and ease within 1-2 weeks.
- Rest the eyes and apply cold compresses for a few days.
- Stitches removed after 5-10 days.
- Daily life within 1-2 weeks, full recovery up to a month; full results evident in a few weeks or months.

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## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What is done during eyelid aesthetics?**
A: Excess sagging skin and fat are removed from the upper lids; in the lower lid, fat bags are reorganised or excess skin removed. Usually under local anaesthesia.

**Q: What is the recovery like?**
A: Most people return to daily life within 1-2 weeks and full recovery takes up to a month. Swelling, bruising and mild discomfort ease within 1-2 weeks.

**Q: Is eyelid aesthetics permanent?**
A: Results are long-lasting, but ageing continues, so changes may appear again over the years.

**Q: Will there be scars?**
A: Incisions are usually made in the natural lid folds or the lash line, so scars are usually not noticeable.

**Q: Which problems can it solve?**
A: Sagging, bagging, wrinkles, excess skin and fat, including excess skin that obstructs the visual field, with both aesthetic and functional benefit.