A MOOI and fresh look, just like before.
At MOOI Clinic, we’re all about bring a smile to your face when you look at your reflection in the mirror with confidence. After an upper eyelid correction for your overhanging eyelids (also called blepharoplasty or eye lift) you have a rejuvenated and open look, and that’s how you’ll feel too. Performing an upper eyelid surgery is a minor procedure for our plastic surgeons, which takes about 30 minutes, but we understand that it’s quite a big step for you. Because you’re considering eye lift surgery, we’d be happy to tell you what your options are and what steps you can take. During a consultation with a plastic surgeon at our private clinic located in Maastricht, we’ll provide you with all the necessary information so you can make an informed decision.
Cause of drooping eyelids
Sooner or later, almost everyone experiences drooping eyelids. As we age, our skin sags. Depending on your face and skin, the skin between the eyebrow and your eyes may droop. In some cases, this is so bad that this skin falls over part of your eyes, obstructing your vision. However, droopy eyelids don’t always cause issues, for some people they dislike the look the droopy eyelids gives to their overall appearance.
Some people are also born with droopy eyelids, or get it due to fluid accumulation, or some other condition around the eye.
When to have your eyes lifted?
Overhanging eyelids can obstruct your vision and make you look older and tired. You might feel like it’s sometimes difficult to open your eyes completely because of the heavy eyelids. This can lead to headaches, eyestrain or reduced vision. In addition, you may also simply find overhanging eyelids very distracting because they make you look older and more tired. With a simple procedure, this is quickly and easily fixed.
There’s no ideal age to have your eyes lifted. 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. In consultation with you, the surgeon can determine whether it’s necessary, whether you can expect improvement and what the result of treatment will be.
We perform an upper eyelid correction under local anesthesia in a treatment room at our clinic in Maastricht. For eyelid surgery that requires general anesthesia, we choose the operating room as it provides the safest setting.
At MOOI Clinic, an upper eyelid correction is always performed by a plastic surgeon
Upper eyelid surgery is frequently performed by various types of doctors. At MOOI Clinic, safety and quality are paramount in every treatment. Therefore, at our clinic, eyelid surgery is always performed by a plastic surgeon. This is the safest choice. Did you know that ‘plastic surgeon’ is a protected title, and that you’re only a plastic surgeon after 12 years of study? In this article we’d like to explain to you why the plastic surgeon is the safest choice and what are the differences between a plastic surgeon and a cosmetic doctor.
THE TREATMENT PROCESS
From consultation to lifted eyes
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: +31 43 311 8708
The consultation from A to Z
You come to MOOI Clinic in Maastricht to discuss your upper eyelid correction. During the consultation, you’ll speak with the plastic surgeon who specializes in eyelid surgery about everything from general information about before and after care, to specific details like where the incision will be (neatly in the crease of the eye). In all cases, we provide a barely noticeable scar. We also take the photos for your medical records today.
After the consultation, you’ll be up to date on everything regarding your future eyelid surgery. You’ll 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
An upper eyelid surgery is done under local anesthesia so you won’t feel anything. In upper eyelid surgery, the plastic surgeon removes excess eyelid skin and, if necessary, muscle and fat tissue. The scar falls neatly into the eye crease. Treatment is individually tailored to each client so that we achieve the best possible results. This procedure takes about 30 to 45 minutes. An eye lift is also more often combined with a lower eyelid correction that removes the bags under the eyes.
If the surgery goes well and you feel good, then you can go home immediately after the treatment with the surgeon’s approval. You’re not allowed to drive yourself so arrange in advance how you will get home safely. Prior to your surgery, you’re well informed about our aftercare and recovery instructions.
Aftercare and recovery
Before surgery, you’ll receive detailed post-operative instructions from us. It’s 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’ll be given a cold pack or ice goggles to use to reduce swelling, which you’ll apply regularly at home to combat swelling. After about a week, you’ll come to the clinic for a check-up and we’ll remove the stitches.
You may not wear contact lenses for the first 2 weeks and you cannot use 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 at that point will likely remain. Protect the scar from the sun during this period.
Read more about recovering from 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 which may take a few weeks to months to resolve. Occasionally, the eye cannot close completely – this is temporary. You’ll 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 women and men
Your desire and reasons for having eyelid surgery is personal. It’s very important to us that you feel good about your choices.
We also give you time to decide on what you feel most comfortable with.
Both men and women have had eyelid surgery done through MOOI Clinic. Be sure to read their experiences at 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 was TOP.
From 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 an upper eyelid surgery cost?
Never skimp on safety
Cosmetic surgery is irreversible and concerns your appearance. Never skimp on safety and quality when you opt for surgery for yourself. We offer you fair prices for our treatments, performed by the best specialists. After the consultation with the plastic surgeon, you’ll know exactly what your eyelid surgery will cost.
Please note that it is not possible to claim expenses for treatments from health insurance. MOOI only performs procedures for uninsured care.
If you do want to qualify for reimbursement, we’re happy to refer you to one of our hospitals. For this you need a referral from the family doctor. We recommend consulting the terms and conditions of your health insurance policy.
