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Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) · Istanbul & Izmir, Turkey

Blepharoplasty in Istanbul and Izmir, Turkey, upper and lower eyelid surgery

Blepharoplasty removes loose upper eyelid skin or smooths puffy under-eye bags by trimming or repositioning fat and skin — something creams, fillers and sleep alone cannot undo once the lid tissue has stretched. JFS Clinic plans your blepharoplasty in Istanbul or Izmir, Turkey, and your package includes transfers and a personal coordinator, with a price from £1,900.

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Key facts

Eyelid surgery in Turkey at a glance

45–90 minin surgery, under local anaesthesia with sedation or light general
Day caseno hospital night, typically — your surgeon confirms this for your plan
Confirmed by your surgeondays in Turkey, door to door
~10–14 daysuntil bruising fades enough for desk work
~1 wkfrom your first message to surgery
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Blepharoplasty cost Turkey

Your price and your dates

Blepharoplasty Turkey cost and available dates

Your eyelid surgery package is listed from £1,900 and includes your surgery, every transfer and a personal coordinator; your hotel nights and whether you need upper, lower or combined blepharoplasty are confirmed once your surgeon reviews your photos. Two photos, taken straight on in good light, are all your coordinator needs to put together your plan and the open dates on your surgeon's calendar. Most people pick a date within about a week of that first message.

Am I a candidate?

Who is a good candidate for blepharoplasty in Turkey?

Blepharoplasty suits adults whose upper lid skin folds down onto the lash line, or whose lower lids hold puffy bags that are still there after a full night's sleep. Three checks decide it at the consultation: how much skin your surgeon can gently lift above the crease, whether you have dry eye, glaucoma or thyroid eye disease, and whether you can stop smoking for the weeks around surgery. Creams cannot remove that skin or fat.

Hooded upper lids, why skincare cannot lift the skin

The skin of the upper eyelid is some of the thinnest on the body, which is exactly why it is usually the first area of the face to show loosening, often from the late 30s onward. As the skin stretches and the muscle beneath it weakens, a fold of excess skin settles over the lash line, sometimes resting heavily enough to narrow how open the eye looks or, in more pronounced cases, to sit in the upper part of your field of vision. Eye creams and serums can temporarily plump the surface, but they add nothing to a skin layer that has already stretched past its own elasticity. Once that excess fold is measurable — your surgeon checks it by gently lifting the skin and comparing the eyelid's position against the lash line — trimming it, not moisturising it, is what restores the eye's natural shape.

Signs blepharoplasty may suit you

  • A fold of loose skin resting on the lash line of the upper lid, sometimes making your eyes look tired even when you're well rested.
  • Puffy or hollow-looking bags under the eyes that concealer only partly hides and that don't improve with sleep.
  • Hooded upper lids that have started to narrow your side vision, noticed when reading or driving.
  • You are a non-smoker, or able to stop smoking well before and after surgery — smoking slows healing around the delicate eyelid skin.
  • You have no uncontrolled dry eye, thyroid eye disease or glaucoma — your surgeon checks your eye health before confirming you're suitable.
Upper vs lower blepharoplasty, which usually fits?
Upper blepharoplastyLower blepharoplasty
Area treatedExcess skin, and sometimes fat, above the lash linePuffy fat pockets or loose skin below the eye
IncisionHidden in the natural eyelid creaseJust below the lash line, or inside the lid (transconjunctival)
Typical concernHooding, a tired or heavy-lidded look, narrowed side visionBags, puffiness, a consistently tired appearance
Visible scarFades into the crease, rarely noticeable once healedMinimal with the lash-line approach; none with the transconjunctival approach
Often combinedWith a brow lift, if the brow itself has also droppedWith upper blepharoplasty, in the same operation
Eyelid surgery
Blepharoplasty is often considered once hooding or under-eye bags stop responding to skincare.

What to discuss at your blepharoplasty consultation

  • Whether upper, lower or combined blepharoplasty fits what you're seeing in the mirror (see the comparison above).
  • Whether a brow lift should be added if a dropped brow, not the eyelid skin itself, is the main cause of the heaviness.
  • Your full eye health history, including dry eye, thyroid conditions, glaucoma or any previous eye surgery.
  • Where your incision will sit, so it stays hidden in the crease or lash line.
  • Whether you wear contact lenses, since you'll need a short break from them while the lid heals.

This is general guidance, not a diagnosis. Only your surgeon can confirm what's right for you, once they've reviewed your photos and eye health history.

Not every eyelid surgery is the same

Types of blepharoplasty in Turkey, upper, lower and combined

There are three types. Upper blepharoplasty removes a strip of skin through an incision in the eyelid crease, in about 45 minutes. Lower blepharoplasty works through a cut just below the lashes, or from inside the lid with no outside scar. A combined procedure treats both upper and lower lids in about 90 minutes. Your surgeon picks the type by which lid has stretched and whether your side vision is affected.

  1. 1Upper lid incision in the natural crease
  2. 2Lower lid incision just below the lash line
  3. 3Inside-the-lid (transconjunctival) approach
  4. 4Under-eye fat pockets repositioned or trimmed

How a blepharoplasty is done

Blepharoplasty techniques compared
TechniqueBest forIncisionTissue treated
Upper blepharoplastyMost commonHooded lids, a heavy or tired-looking upper eye, narrowed side visionHidden in the eyelid's natural creaseExcess skin, and sometimes a small fat pocket
Lower blepharoplastyPuffy bags or loose skin below the eyeJust below the lash line, or inside the lidFat repositioned or removed, excess skin trimmed if present
Transconjunctival lower blepharoplastyUnder-eye fat bags with good skin quality, no excess skin to removeInside the lower lid, no visible scarFat repositioned or removed only, skin left untouched
Combined upper & lower blepharoplastyPatients who want both areas addressed in one tripBoth incisions above, in a single operationUpper skin and lower fat or skin, treated together

How much skin or fat is removed always depends on your own eyelid anatomy — your surgeon marks the exact amount with you before surgery.

Upper vs lower blepharoplasty, how your surgeon decides

The choice is not about which lid bothers you most in the mirror, it is about what the consultation shows. Your surgeon gently pinches and lifts the upper lid skin to measure the excess, often a matter of a few millimetres, and checks whether the fold is heavy enough to sit within your visual field when you look straight ahead — that check, sometimes backed by a simple visual field test, is what separates a cosmetic upper lid from one with a functional reason to operate. For the lower lid, your surgeon looks at whether the puffiness comes mainly from fat, which points toward a transconjunctival approach with no visible scar, or from loose skin as well, which usually needs a small external incision to trim it.

Combined upper and lower blepharoplasty is common when both areas have stretched together, since treating them in one operation means one recovery period rather than two separate ones. Adding both typically extends the time in the surgical chair by 20 to 40 minutes compared with treating one lid alone. Many patients who come in asking about just the upper lid are offered a combined plan once the lower lid is assessed at the same visit.

Whether a brow lift should be added instead of, or alongside, upper blepharoplasty is also judged at the consultation — a dropped brow can mimic hooded upper lids, and removing skin from the lid alone will not correct a brow sitting too low. Your surgeon checks the position of your brow relative to the bony ridge above the eye before deciding whether the eyelid, the brow, or both need attention.

Our promise to you

Brighter, more open eyes that still look like yours, that is what we plan for. Your surgeon explains clearly what eyelid surgery can and cannot change, and your coordinator takes care of every detail of your stay in Istanbul or Izmir.

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How soon

How soon can you have eyelid surgery in Turkey?

Most JFS blepharoplasty patients are in Istanbul or Izmir within about a week of their first message, with the dates of their choosing — there's no waiting list to join.

  1. 1

    Send two photos

    Message us on WhatsApp or use the form, with two close-up photos of your eyes in good light, one with eyes open and one closed, plus a few lines about your eye health and any previous eye surgery.

  2. 2

    Get your personal plan

    Your coordinator shares them with Op. Dr. Onur Evren Yılmaz, who comes back with a suggested approach — upper, lower or combined — and a price, plus the open dates, at no cost to you.

  3. 3

    Choose your dates

    Once your flights are booked, the hotel and every transfer are arranged on our side, along with a checklist of what to stop (including contact lenses) and what to bring.

  4. 4

    Fly to Istanbul or Izmir

    Your time in Turkey begins with bloodwork and a face-to-face meeting with your surgeon, who signs off on the plan once your results and an eye health check are in.

What can delay your blepharoplasty date

Being able to travel within a week does not mean every patient is ready to go straight into theatre. Your surgeon reviews a short list of factors before signing off on the date, and moves it if your eye health check points to waiting a little longer. Nothing is booked ahead of that review.

What can move your surgery date
FactorWhy it mattersWhat usually happens
Dry eye or an active eye conditionSurgery can make dryness or irritation temporarily worseTreated or stabilised first, surgery scheduled once it's settled
Thyroid eye diseaseCan change how the lids heal and settle after surgeryReviewed with your surgeon; surgery timed once the condition is stable
Blood thinners and some supplementsThey can increase bruising and bleeding around the delicate eyelid tissueYour surgeon tells you what to pause and when. Never stop prescribed medication without your own doctor's advice
Recent Botox or filler near the eyesCan make it harder to judge the natural lid and brow positionMost surgeons prefer to wait a number of weeks after your last treatment
Contact lens wearLenses need to stay out while the lid healsYou switch to glasses for a short period either side of surgery

If you live in the UK, the NHS only funds upper blepharoplasty when a visual field test proves the hooding is obstructing your sight, and lower eyelid surgery is treated as cosmetic either way, which is why many patients look at private options alongside the NHS route. Before committing anywhere, find out how quickly you'd be seen, what the plan is if your eye health check raises a question, and exactly who supports you once you've flown home.

Blepharoplasty Istanbul Izmir Turkey
Your consultation, where the plan is marked before surgery.

Your time in Turkey

How long to stay in Turkey for blepharoplasty

A typical blepharoplasty stay in Istanbul or Izmir runs about 7 days: arrival on day 1, tests and marking on day 2, surgery as a day case on day 3, check-ups on days 4 and 7, with hotel rest in between. Your flight home follows the day 7 stitch check; your surgeon confirms the exact number of nights your plan needs.

  1. Day
    1

    Arrival

    We meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Evening call with your coordinator to confirm your plan and answer any last questions before tomorrow's tests.

    TransferHotel
  2. Day
    2

    Consultation & tests

    Bloodwork and an eye health check, then you mark the plan with your surgeon — upper, lower or combined, and exactly where the incision will sit.

    TestsConsultation
  3. Day
    3

    Surgery

    Your blepharoplasty takes place under local anaesthesia with sedation, or a light general anaesthetic, typically taking 45 to 90 minutes depending on which lids are treated. Most patients go back to the hotel the same day.

    SurgeryDay case
  4. Day
    4

    First check-up

    Your surgeon checks the lids and confirms whether cold compresses are still needed. Swelling and bruising are usually at their most visible around now.

    Check-up
  5. Day
    5

    Back to the hotel

    You rest with your head elevated and keep sunglasses on outdoors. Your coordinator shows you how to manage any ointment or drops.

    Rest
  6. Day
    6

    Recovery

    Most people feel steadier each day and can manage short walks around the hotel on their own. Your coordinator checks in and arranges anything you need.

    Rest
  7. Day
    7

    Check-up

    Stitches are checked, and removed if your surgeon confirms healing is far enough along, before you are cleared to travel.

    Check-up
  8. At your check-up

    Fly home

    Final instructions, your aftercare kit and advice for the flight — sunglasses on, avoid rubbing your eyes. Your coordinator stays in touch on WhatsApp.

    TransferAftercare
Blepharoplasty recovery
Recovery days at the hotel, with cold compresses and sunglasses close by.

Blepharoplasty recovery in Istanbul or Izmir, clinic and hotel

If you have surgery in Izmir, your hotel and the clinic both sit in the city, a short transfer apart. If you have surgery in Istanbul, your coordinator books your hotel there and confirms the transfers in your written plan. Either way, your coordinator stays close by through the quieter days before your final check-up and flight home.

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Package & price

Blepharoplasty Turkey package and what it includes

£1,900 from · €2,200 / $2,400
  • Blepharoplasty surgery with Op. Dr. Onur Evren Yılmaz
  • Day case surgery, no hospital night
  • All transfers — airport, hotel, clinic
  • Personal coordinator who speaks your language
  • Check-ups and aftercare (aftercare items listed in your quote)
What's included in your package
ItemStatus
Blepharoplasty surgery with Op. Dr. Onur Evren YılmazIncluded
Day case surgery, no hospital stayIncluded
Hotel nights during recoveryConfirmed in your quote
All transfers — airport, hotel, clinicIncluded
Personal coordinator throughout your stayIncluded
Check-ups during your stay in TurkeyIncluded
Eye ointment and lubricating dropsConfirmed in your quote
Post-op medicationConfirmed in your quote

What changes the price: whether you need upper, lower or combined blepharoplasty, and whether a brow lift is added in the same operation. A single upper lid procedure can sometimes cost less than the standard package; a combined upper and lower operation typically costs more because of the extra surgical time it involves. Your final price is confirmed after your surgeon reviews your photos and your consultation notes.

The operation

How blepharoplasty is done in Turkey, step by step

Blepharoplasty in Istanbul or Izmir is a day case lasting 45 to 90 minutes, in four steps: your surgeon marks the skin while you sit upright, numbs the eyelid under local anaesthesia with sedation, removes the marked skin through the crease or lash-line incision, and closes it with fine stitches that usually come out within the first week.

Most blepharoplasty is done under local anaesthesia with light sedation, so you are relaxed and comfortable but able to open and close your eyes on request during the operation — this helps your surgeon judge exactly how much skin to remove while you're upright and awake. A combined procedure, or a patient who prefers it, can instead be done under a light general anaesthetic. Before any cutting, your surgeon marks the exact amount of skin to be removed while you sit upright, since lying flat changes how the eyelid folds sit.

For upper blepharoplasty, the incision follows the natural crease of the eyelid, so the scar settles into a line that is already there. Excess skin is removed along that line, and a small amount of muscle or fat is trimmed only if your surgeon marked it as part of your plan.

Inside the lift

Blepharoplasty skin removal in four steps
  1. 1Excess skin markedMarked while you sit upright, before any local anaesthetic.
  2. 2Skin removed along the creaseCut follows the eyelid's own fold, hiding the future scar.
  3. 3Fat trimmed or repositionedOnly where your surgeon's plan calls for it.
  4. 4Incision closedFine sutures close the lid along the natural crease.

Blepharoplasty skin removal

If lower blepharoplasty is part of your plan, your surgeon chooses between two incisions: inside the lid (transconjunctival), used when only fat needs repositioning and no visible scar is wanted, or just below the lash line, used when there is also loose skin to trim. Through either approach, small fat pockets under the eye are repositioned to smooth the transition between the lid and the cheek, or removed if there's simply too much volume sitting there.

The incisions themselves are closed with very fine sutures, chosen because eyelid skin is thin and heals differently from skin elsewhere on the face. Upper lid sutures are usually removed within the first week; a transconjunctival lower lid incision often uses dissolving stitches that need no separate removal. A full upper and lower blepharoplasty typically takes 60 to 90 minutes in total; a single upper lid procedure can be closer to 45 minutes.

Throughout the operation, whether you're sedated or under general anaesthesia, an anaesthetist monitors your heart rate and oxygen levels, and your surgeon checks the eyelid's position and symmetry against the other side at each stage before moving on. This step-by-step comparison between the two eyes is part of why blepharoplasty, done carefully, gives such a natural-looking result rather than an obviously "operated on" one.

Once the dressing or a cold compress is in place, you rest for a short time in a recovery area before being discharged the same day in almost every case. Your surgeon confirms whether lubricating ointment or drops are started immediately or from the following morning, since eyes can feel dry and gritty in the first 24 to 48 hours as the surface settles.

Recovery, day by day

Blepharoplasty recovery time in Turkey, week by week

Upper lid stitches usually come out within the first week, most bruising fades within 7 to 10 days, many patients return to desk work after about 10 to 14 days, and the last fine puffiness settles by three to six months. Move the slider to any point after surgery to see a general picture of how most patients feel at that stage, what's usually fine to do, and what to hold off on.

Recovery days at the hotel, with cold compresses and your head kept elevated.

Recovery from blepharoplasty happens in three broad phases. The first 7 to 10 days are about protecting the incision and letting the worst of the swelling and bruising pass — you sleep with your head raised, use cold compresses as advised and avoid rubbing your eyes. Weeks two to three are about the obvious bruising fading and the eyes starting to look more like their usual shape, which is usually when people feel comfortable in social situations again, often helped along with light makeup once cleared. From around three months onward, the last fine puffiness settles, with any residual change continuing in smaller amounts for up to six months.

Cold compresses in the first 48 hours are not just for comfort — they reduce the swelling that naturally collects in the thin eyelid tissue, which is why they matter most in the earliest days. Lubricating drops or ointment, if your surgeon prescribes them, keep the surface of the eye comfortable while blinking is still slightly restricted by swelling.

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How you'll likely feel

Typical timeline for upper or lower blepharoplasty. Your surgeon may give you a different plan, especially if a brow lift is combined.

Recovery, week by week
ActivityWeek 1Week 2Weeks 3–4Week 6Months 3–6
WalkingShort, gentle walks, head elevated when restingWalking further each day on your ownNormal walking, no restriction by week 3Normal walking pace, no restrictionNo restriction
Reading / screensShort bursts only — eyes tire and feel dry quicklyLonger stretches, with breaksNormal use for most peopleNo restrictionNo restriction
DrivingAvoid — swelling and pain relief both affect reaction timesConfirmed by your surgeon at your check-upMost people are back to drivingNo restrictionNo restriction
Contact lensesAvoid — glasses onlyConfirmed by your surgeon at your check-upMost people are cleared to return to lensesNo restrictionNo restriction
GymNot yetAvoid — no bending or heavy lifting yetStill avoid — no running or contact sportGradual return, starting lightNormal exercise, as cleared by your surgeon
Eye makeup / sun exposureAvoid over the incisionLight makeup once cleared, sunglasses outdoorsMakeup as normal, sun protection on any scarSun protection continuesSun protection continues, up to six months

Typical timeline for upper or lower blepharoplasty, built from the recovery guidance above. Cells marked "Confirmed by your surgeon at your check-up" vary too much by individual healing to generalise — ask at your consultation.

In a patient's own words

She's been there on my hospital bed feeding me soup personally by spoon. Every time I've messaged her, she's got either her or my assistant as well to come and bring me whatever I've wanted, whenever I've wanted.

JFS Clinic patient · on her coordinator's aftercare

What to expect

Blepharoplasty results in Turkey and scar healing

Blepharoplasty results show in three stages: at two to three weeks most swelling and bruising is gone, by about six weeks the new lid shape is close to its settled form, and at three to six months the last fine puffiness resolves. Many patients notice the lighter, more open look of the upper lid almost immediately once the first swelling goes down, while the very last, settled shape around the lash line takes closer to three to six months to show through completely.

Any scar follows its own timeline, usually faint pink for the first few weeks before it starts to soften into the eyelid crease or lash line. Sun protection for the first several months, plus whatever scar care your surgeon recommends, is what turns that early pink line into the thin, barely visible mark most patients end up with — the exact pace still comes down to your own skin.

Results vary from patient to patient. Your surgeon will tell you what is realistic for your eyes at the consultation.

Op. Dr. Onur Evren Yılmaz, blepharoplasty surgeon Turkey

Your blepharoplasty surgeon

Op. Dr. Onur Evren Yılmaz

Plastic surgeon · Izmir

Which surgeon operates, and in which city, is written in your quote.

Dr. Yılmaz specialises in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery; facial procedures such as blepharoplasty and rhinoplasty are a regular part of his caseload, alongside body-contouring and breast surgery.

  • Meets you in person before surgery to mark the exact amount of skin or fat to treat
  • Medicine: Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir · Plastic surgery residency: Ufuk University, Ankara (2012)
  • Member, Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

He thinks everything through and talks it all over with you.

Tülin, Rotterdam · JFS Clinic patientTranslated from Turkish
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Questions

Blepharoplasty in Turkey, frequently asked questions

How much does blepharoplasty cost in Turkey?

At JFS Clinic, an eyelid surgery package is listed from £1,900 (€2,200 / $2,400), covering your surgery, transfers and a personal coordinator. Hotel nights and aftercare items are confirmed once your surgeon sets whether you need upper, lower or combined blepharoplasty, and the final figure is confirmed after your surgeon reviews your photos.

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How soon can I have eyelid surgery in Turkey?

For most JFS patients, roughly a week separates that first WhatsApp message from being in theatre. Two close-up photos are enough for a personal plan and a set of dates to come back to you; from there, the date firms up once your bloodwork and eye health check are done, or gets pushed back if that's the safer call.

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Can I get blepharoplasty on the NHS?

Only in limited cases — the NHS will sometimes fund upper blepharoplasty once a visual field test proves the hooding genuinely obstructs your sight, never for a purely cosmetic reason, and lower eyelid surgery is treated as cosmetic regardless. Waiting lists on that funded route can run long, so many UK patients weigh up private clinics alongside it.

Is it safe to have eyelid surgery in Turkey?

The country matters less than who is holding the scalpel and where. Op. Dr. Onur Evren Yılmaz works in a hospital licensed to treat international patients, and JFS Clinic itself holds a health tourism licence. Nothing is scheduled until bloodwork and an eye health check confirm you're a suitable candidate — and whichever clinic you choose, it's worth checking the same things: the surgeon's training, the hospital's licence, and what aftercare actually means in practice.

Which country is best for eyelid surgery?

No country can honestly claim to be the best for every patient, so compare clinics on standard points: the surgeon's specialist training and experience with eyelid anatomy, a hospital licensed for international patients, a written price stating what it includes, and follow-up once you are home. At JFS Clinic you see your surgeon's name before booking and meet them before surgery. Op. Dr. Onur Evren Yılmaz, a plastic surgeon who completed his specialist training in 2012, operates, and your coordinator passes questions and photos from home to him on WhatsApp.

Who is the best blepharoplasty surgeon in Turkey?

No surgeon can honestly claim to be the best for every patient, so judge on standard points: specialist training, experience with eyelid anatomy, how clearly the plan is explained at consultation, a licensed hospital and follow-up after you fly home. At JFS Clinic you speak directly with Op. Dr. Onur Evren Yılmaz, a plastic surgeon who completed his specialist training in 2012, before booking anything, so you can judge that fit yourself rather than go by a ranking.

On a scale of 1 to 10, how painful is blepharoplasty?

Most patients describe the operation itself as comfortable rather than painful, done under local anaesthesia with sedation or a light general anaesthetic. What follows is usually tightness, mild stinging and dry, gritty-feeling eyes rather than sharp pain, calming down within the first few days — medication is given for it, and everyone's experience of that differs a little.

What's the difference between upper and lower blepharoplasty?

Upper blepharoplasty removes excess skin, and sometimes a little fat, from the upper lid through an incision hidden in its natural crease, usually to treat hooding that affects how the eye looks or, in some cases, your side vision. Lower blepharoplasty treats puffiness or bags below the eye, repositioning or removing fat through an incision just below the lash line or inside the lid. Plenty of patients have both done together in one trip. Which applies to you is something your surgeon settles at the consultation, not before.

Are there non-surgical alternatives to blepharoplasty?

Dermal filler, skin-tightening devices and a brow lift can soften mild hollowing or a slightly heavy brow, but none of them remove loose upper eyelid skin or reposition lower lid fat the way surgery does. For established hooding or visible under-eye bags, blepharoplasty is usually what's needed — your surgeon will tell you honestly at the consultation if a non-surgical option would realistically help first.

How long are the scars and do they fade?

An upper lid scar settles into the natural crease and is barely visible once healed; a lower lid scar, where one is needed, sits just below the lash line, while the transconjunctival approach through the inside of the lid leaves no visible scar at all. Expect pink and slightly firm to start, softening and fading over the following months.

When can I fly home after blepharoplasty?

After your surgeon's final check-up, usually once stitches have been checked and the worst of the swelling has settled. Keep your sunglasses on during the flight and avoid rubbing your eyes.

How long does blepharoplasty last?

Eyelid surgery removes or repositions tissue, so the change itself does not wear off, but your eyelids keep ageing naturally afterwards, so how long the result looks fresh differs from person to person. Skin quality, genetics, sun exposure and smoking all play a part. Your surgeon explains what to expect for your upper or lower lids at the consultation in Istanbul or Izmir, after reviewing your photos.

How soon will I see my final result?

Most bruising and obvious swelling settle within two to three weeks, and many patients feel comfortable in public by then with light makeup. Fine residual puffiness can take up to three to six months to fully resolve. Results vary from patient to patient. Your surgeon will tell you what is realistic for your eyes at the consultation.

Often considered together

Treatments often combined with blepharoplasty in Istanbul or Izmir

A brow lift is the treatment most often discussed alongside upper blepharoplasty, because a dropped brow pushes extra skin onto the upper lid; it adds roughly 1 to 2 hours of theatre time. A facelift, rhinoplasty or lip lift can be planned in the same trip, but your surgeon sets a limit on total operating time and may split them across two visits.

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Written by JFS Clinic · Last updated October 2026

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