Another MOOI and open look, as you had before.
A smile on your face when you look at yourself in the mirror, That’s what the MOOI clinic is all about. When your bags and wrinkles under your eyes are removed, you will have your fresh and rejuvenated look back. Performing a undereyelid surgery is a minor procedure for our plastic surgeons of such 45 minutes, but we understand that it is quite a big step for you. Because you have a eyelid surgery considering, we’d be happy to tell you what your options are and what steps you can take. Of course, we will fully inform you during a consultation with the plastic surgeon in our private clinic located in Maastricht.
Puffiness or dark rings under the eyes
Puffiness and dark circles under the eyes are often confused. Puffiness is “bags” created by excess fluid, fat or skin under your eyes. On the contrary, it is a thickening, a kind of cushion. Dark circles come precisely because of thin skin under your eyes. Precisely because of the lack of fat, the underlying blood vessels shine through, resulting in a blue-purple haze. Many people complain about the circles under their eyes and (wrongly) call this puffiness. There are a number of things you can do to reduce dark circles. Consider getting enough sleep, not smoking, drinking enough and living a healthy life. This is sometimes not enough to get rid of dark circles completely. This can sometimes do be achieved with the help of fillers.
Under our eyes, then, there are several possible problems. There can be excess skin, fatty deposits, deep tear ducts and festoons, or a combination of these problems. Therefore, to correct the skin under your eyes, there are several types of lower eyelid surgery.
When to have your puffiness removed?
Puffiness is often caused by aging. Due to accumulation of moisture or fat in the excess skin. When your skin slackens, it starts to droop and your puffiness often begins to bother you. You look older because of the puffiness and are also frequently asked if you slept badly. With a simple intervention this remedy.
There is no ideal age for eyelid surgery. If you want to know if it would be a solution for you, it’s helpful to make an appointment with one of our plastic surgeons. The latter can determine in consultation with you whether it is necessary, whether you can expect improvement and what the result of treatment will be.
We do the removal of puffiness during lower eyelid surgery under local anesthesia and perform in a treatment room our clinic in Maastricht and near Meerssen. It is also possible to choose sedation (an intoxication) for lower eyelid surgery. There is an additional cost for this compared to local anesthesia. For eyelid surgery under general anesthesia, we very consciously choose the safe setting of the operating room.
THE TREATMENT PROCESS
From consultation to fresh eyesight
Make an appointment first
Call or email one of our staff members to schedule a consultation. Tell us your plans in advance so we can schedule you with the plastic surgeon who is best for you. You can make an appointment through the appointments page.
Or call: 043 311 8708
The consultation from A to Z
You come to MOOI Clinic in Maastricht to discuss your lower eyelid correction. During the consultation, you will speak with the plastic surgeon who specializes in eyelid surgery. From general information on pre and post care, to the details such as where the slit will be (neatly in the eye crease/lash line). In all cases, we provide a barely noticeable scar.
Sometimes it is also possible to treat bags under your eyes in a different way. Thus, we can treat dark puffiness and/or wrinkles with a
filler
and or a
peel
treat. This depends on the type of bags under the eyes. Our plastic surgeons will be happy to inform you about this. Photos will also be taken today for your file.
After the consultation, you will be up to date on everything regarding your future eyelid surgery. You will receive honest advice from us about the expected outcome, risks, recovery and exact costs. We advise all our clients to quit smoking around the time of treatment. The same applies to the use of nicotine patches and gum.
An initial consultation involves a €50 consultation fee, which will be deducted from the treatment price.
The eyelid surgery
Lower eyelid surgery is done under local anesthesia so you won’t feel anything. The plastic surgeon takes the excess skin away; there will be a small cut under the lash line from the eyelid to the outer corner of the eye. The scar is barely visible after healing. Treatment is tailored to each client individually so that we achieve the best possible results. This procedure takes about 45 minutes. Lower eyelid surgery is often combined with upper eyelid surgery, where you suffer from overhanging eyelids.
If it goes well and you feel good then you can go home immediately after the treatment. You are not allowed to drive yourself so get yourself home safely. You are well informed beforehand about our aftercare and recovery.
Aftercare and recovery
Before the procedure, you will receive detailed post-operative instructions from us. It is important for your own recovery that you follow these carefully. After surgery, your eyes will probably be swollen and blue. This is quite normal. You will be given a cold pack or ice goggles to reduce swelling. Also, cool regularly at home to combat swelling. After about a week you will come to the clinic for a check-up and we will remove the stitches.
You may not wear lenses for the first 2 weeks and no eye makeup for the first 3 weeks.
Most people take a week off from work. Keep in mind that it may take 3 months for your eyes to return to “normal. The small scars only mature after 1 year. The color and thickness of the scar achieved then will likely remain. Protect the scar from the sun during this period.
Read all about recovery after eyelid surgery here.
Risks
With eyelid surgery, there is a small chance of bleeding, infection or impaired wound healing. Usually this is not serious. Sometimes the eyelid may pull a bit. This may take a few weeks to months. Occasionally, the eye cannot close completely. This is temporary. You will be given eye drops/ointment to prevent the eyes from drying out. Sometimes numbness of the eyelids occurs or some fluid accumulation develops. These symptoms disappear naturally over time.
QUIT SMOKING
We advise all our clients to quit smoking around the time of treatment. The same applies to the use of nicotine patches and gum. Smoking not only makes you less MOOI on the outside, but also on the inside. If you smoke, you have a higher risk of complications such as poor wound healing, skin shedding or respiratory problems with general anesthesia.
Experience of other men and women
Your desire and reasons for having eyelid surgery is personal. It is very important to us that you feel comfortable with your choices. We also give you time to discover what you feel most comfortable with. Both men and women have had eyelid surgery at the MOOI clinic. Be sure to read their experiences via ZorgkaartNederland.nl (the largest independent experience site for Dutch health care).
The MOOI clinic in Maastricht has very competent doctors. They know and can empathize with your situation. Highly recommended for anyone considering eyelid surgery. Clear explanations and good care is right there. My experience TOPPIE.
From the beginning to the end finely guided by staff and doctor. My upper eyelids turned out very nicely.
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Our plastic surgeons
Our plastic surgeons
Your appearance is precious to us. We believe that for proper treatment, you need the right people. Training, competence and quality can only be provided with plastic surgeons who understand their profession. We do not want to be the largest clinic in the Netherlands, but the best.
Additional information about eyelid surgery
What does lower eyelid surgery cost?
for €1,560 (under eyelids/puffiness with local anesthesia)
After the consultation with the plastic surgeon, you will know exactly what your eyelid correction will cost. The surgical technique used or your desire to undergo the procedure under anesthesia may still affect the price.
Please note that it is not possible to claim expenses for treatments from health insurance. MOOI only performs procedures for uninsured care.
