Upper eyelid correction for men

By means of an upper eyelid correction.

Yes, as a consultation is a medical service that must be billed according to the scale of fees for physicians (GOÄ), there is a one-time fee of €75 for the individual and very detailed consultation.

The exact costs of the treatment can only be stated after a detailed examination. We offer flexible financing models for your treatments. For further inquiries and non-binding financing offers, you can contact us at any time.

The Eppstein Klinik is a purely private clinic. Cooperation with statutory health insurance companies is therefore not possible. Our treatments are self-pay services.

Yes, with our own operating room, all procedures and treatments can be carried out on site.

According to Section 11 (1) of the Heilmittelwerbegesetz (Therapeutic Products Advertising Act), German doctors are not permitted to advertise surgical plastic-cosmetic procedures through comparative depictions of the appearance before and after the procedure (before-and-after images).

Yes, the accompanying person can also stay overnight at the clinic.

In principle, multiple treatments can be performed during a single appointment. To what extent certain treatments can be combined must be discussed during a personal consultation.

A specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery has specialized in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery during his 6-year specialist training after medical school. Since the term “cosmetic surgeon” is not protected, any doctor can call themselves a cosmetic surgeon without having completed specialist training. Therefore, we recommend that you entrust yourself to a specialist such as Dr. Eppstein.

Dr. med. Ron Julius Eppstein is a full member of the DGPRÄC (German Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons), the ISAPS (International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery), the VDÄPC (Association of German Aesthetic-Plastic Surgeons) and the GÄCD (Society for Aesthetic Surgery Germany e.V.).

No, the costs of the overnight stay are included in the OP price. There are no further costs for you.

During an upper eyelid correction (blepharoplasty), the excess tissue is removed under local anesthesia following precise planning. The scar is placed in the eyelid crease so that it is barely visible after healing.

As a rule, there are several weeks between the consultation and the surgery appointment. By law, a minimum period of 48 hours is required between the consultation and the performance of an elective procedure.

Certain underlying medical conditions as well as the intake of anticoagulant medication can lead to a decision against performing a cosmetic surgery procedure. Such matters are discussed in detail during the consultation.

In a preliminary consultation with Dr. Eppstein, you will be told everything you need to know before the operation. Two weeks before the surgery, you should not take any medications such as ASS (Aspirin) that affect blood clotting. Furthermore, you should stop consuming cigarettes. Everything else is detailed on our ‘Before and After’ sheet, which you will receive after your consultation.

Since the eye is in the immediate vicinity, this is of course hypothetically possible. However, upper eyelid correction is a routine operation, so injury to the eye or vision can be almost completely ruled out.

An upper eyelid correction is usually performed on an outpatient basis.

The wafer-thin scar is placed in the eyelid crease during upper eyelid correction so that it is barely visible after the healing process.

You will be discharged home after the upper eyelid lift; further treatment will take place on an outpatient basis. Dr. Eppstein can be reached for you at any time after the procedure.

Follow-up appointments take place after 7 days, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks.

The stitches are removed after 7 days.

It is important that you use plenty of cooling after the procedure, rest physically, and sleep on your back with your upper body elevated.

• After the operation, you should cool the eye area well
• You can use make-up 2-3 weeks after the upper eyelid correction
• Sport is allowed approx. 3 weeks after upper eyelid correction
• Final check after 3 months

After approx. 1-2 weeks

You can start with light exercise 3 weeks after the upper eyelid lift.

Since upper eyelid correction is usually an aesthetic procedure, you will need to take 1-2 weeks of vacation, depending on your activity.

Yes, depending on the healing process for approx. 1-3 weeks. Cooling can help prevent bruising and speed up the healing process.

You will receive an emergency number at which you can reach Dr. Eppstein at any time. In the event of a complication, please do not hesitate to call.

Physical rest and a healthy diet are important factors that contribute to rapid wound healing. Likewise, refraining from cigarettes and alcohol is essential. Dr. Eppstein will discuss further individual measures with you during the consultation.

The pain is generally well tolerated. Dr. Eppstein will issue a prescription for painkillers depending on the type of procedure.

A visible result is usually achieved after 3 months. The final result is typically reached after 6 months. The scars have generally reached their final appearance after approximately one year.

This may be possible under certain circumstances, but should be discussed individually with Dr. Eppstein.

Smoking can lead to a narrowing of the blood vessels, which impairs blood circulation and thus hinders healing. For a rapid healing process, one should therefore refrain from the consumption of alcohol and cigarettes.

After a period of two weeks, you can wear contact lenses again. Wearing glasses is not a problem after upper eyelid correction; you can wear them again immediately after the procedure.