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Our eyelids are among the first areas to reveal the signs of ageing — shaped by lifestyle, genetics, and the relentless pull of gravity. Skin laxity, discoloration, puffiness, and increasing lid looseness can make a person look significantly older and more fatigued than they feel. The surgical procedure performed to address these changes is called blepharoplasty. Prof. Dr. Cengiz Eser performs personalized eyelid surgery in Adana, Turkey, with over 20 years of academic and clinical expertise.
What Is Blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure designed to rejuvenate the eyes and the surrounding area. Excess skin, fat, and where necessary, muscle tissue are removed from the upper and/or lower eyelids to achieve a more alert, refreshed, and youthful appearance. The procedure can be performed for purely aesthetic reasons or to address functional issues — such as upper lid drooping that restricts the field of vision.
How Is Eyelid Surgery Performed?
Anaesthesia & Duration
Blepharoplasty is performed under local anaesthesia, often with light sedation. General anaesthesia may be preferred in some cases. Upper and lower lid procedures each take approximately 45 minutes; when both are treated together, the total operating time is typically 1–2 hours.
Upper Eyelid
Incisions for the upper lid are placed within the natural eyelid fold, making scars virtually invisible. Excess skin and, where necessary, fat tissue are removed to achieve a firmer, more youthful contour.
Lower Eyelid
Lower lid surgery requires a highly controlled approach. Incisions are placed just below the lash line or on the inner surface of the lid. In some cases, only the fat pockets (bagging) are addressed, while mid-face and cheek descent are carefully accounted for in the surgical plan.
Fat Herniation & Tear Through Deformity
Where present, fat herniation in the upper and lower lids and tear through deformity (hollowing at the lid-cheek junction) can also be addressed during the procedure.
After Surgery
Patients can return home the same day. Bruising and swelling around the eyes typically last approximately one week; cold compress application is recommended. Most patients feel comfortable returning to daily life within 1 week.
Who Is a Candidate for Blepharoplasty?
- Individuals with significant upper or lower eyelid skin sagging
- Patients whose upper lid drooping restricts their field of vision
- Those with lower lid puffiness or fat herniation (eye bags)
- People who consistently look tired due to eyelid appearance
- Individuals with skin discoloration or laxity around the eyes
Pre-Operative Preparation
- Comprehensive eye structure and facial assessment
- Detailed discussion of medical history and patient goals
- Cessation of alcohol, smoking, and blood-thinning medications prior to surgery
- Personalized surgical plan tailored to individual anatomy
Recovery Process
- Same-day discharge — no overnight hospital stay required
- Bruising and swelling in the first week — cold compress recommended
- Return to daily activities within approximately 1 week
- Final results visible within several weeks to a few months
- Sun protection recommended during the healing period
Why Turkey & Adana for Blepharoplasty?
Why Turkey?
Turkey has established itself as a leading international destination for blepharoplasty, attracting patients from Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. The combination of highly trained surgeons, modern accredited facilities, and significantly lower costs compared to Western Europe — without any compromise in quality or safety — makes Turkey an outstanding choice for eyelid surgery.
Why Adana?
Adana is a major city in southern Turkey with excellent international transport connections. Patients benefit from the expertise of an academic medical environment in a more accessible, personalized setting — with direct access to their surgeon throughout the process and shorter waiting times.
Why Prof. Dr. Cengiz Eser?
- 20+ years of academic and surgical experience in plastic surgery
- Expertise in upper and lower eyelid surgery
- Fat herniation and tear through deformity correction experience
- Natural, unexaggerated results — preserving individual facial character
- English-speaking clinic with full support for international patients
Frequently Asked Questions
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To see how the process works step by step: Patient Journey