Heavy eyelids or bags under the eyes can make you look tired or older than you feel. For some men, excess skin also affects their field of vision in everyday life. At Capio Private Hospital, our specialists perform eyelid surgery with a focus on natural-looking results that preserve your masculine appearance.
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As they age, many men find that the skin around their eyes becomes heavier. This can give them a tired, serious, or worried look—even when they feel refreshed. For some, the upper eyelids become so heavy that they affect their field of vision and make daily activities more difficult.
Eyelid surgery can remove excess skin and, if necessary, fatty tissue around the eyes, giving you a more open and well-rested appearance. The goal is not to change your face, but to preserve your natural facial features and create a result that suits you.
Men often choose to have eyelid surgery for reasons other than those of women. Some want to look less tired at work, while others find that their heavy eyelids affect their vision or cause discomfort in their daily lives.
At Capio, we take our time with the initial consultation, during which we discuss your wishes, assess your options, and ensure that you have realistic expectations regarding the outcome.
Upper Eyelid Surgery
In cases of drooping upper eyelids, excess skin can be removed to create a more open appearance. For some people, drooping eyelids can also affect their field of vision.
Lower Eyelid Surgery
Bags under the eyes and excess skin can be treated with lower eyelid surgery. The treatment is tailored to the specific conditions around your eyes.
Treatment of Both the Upper and Lower Eyelids
Some patients require treatment of both the upper and lower eyelids. During the initial consultation, the specialist will determine which treatment is right for you.
Specialist in plastic surgery, Dina Reem Matzen, describes how upper eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) may be the right solution for you if you find that excess skin has affected or restricted your field of vision.
Before your eyelid surgery, you’ll have a personal preoperative consultation with the plastic surgeon. During this consultation, you’ll discuss your goals, review your health, and assess whether eyelid surgery is the right option for you.
Many men want a fresher, more well-rested appearance without altering their distinctive facial features. That’s why the surgeon will go over the expected results with you so you know what to expect from the procedure.
You are welcome to bring a family member with you to the consultation. If the procedure is being performed for cosmetic reasons, there must generally be at least one week between the preliminary examination and the surgery.
Eyelid surgery typically takes about one hour per area, depending on whether the upper, lower, or both upper and lower eyelids are being treated. It is usually performed under local anesthesia. The procedure is usually performed under local anesthesia, which, if agreed upon, may be supplemented with pain relievers and sedatives administered through an IV.
For heavy upper eyelids, the incision is made in the eyelid’s natural crease. Excess skin and any fatty tissue are gently removed, after which the skin is closed with fine sutures and protected with a narrow strip of adhesive tape.
If the procedure involves under-eye bags, the technique will be tailored to your needs. Depending on the elasticity of your skin and the amount of excess fatty tissue, the plastic surgeon will choose the method that produces the most natural-looking result.
After the surgery, you’ll stay in the hospital for a short time so we can make sure you’re doing well. You’ll be given a cold compress for the eye area to reduce swelling and discomfort.
It is normal to experience swelling, bruising, and slight oozing from the surgical incision during the first few days. Most men can return to office work after about a week, while physically demanding work and exercise should be postponed until the surgeon determines that healing is sufficient.
The results improve gradually as the swelling subsides. Eyelid surgery usually produces long-lasting results, but the natural aging process continues, and some people choose to undergo another procedure many years later.
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