Blepharoplasty
Revitalize Your Look with an Eyelid Lift in Cyprus!
As the delicate skin surrounding the eyes begins to age, visible changes can affect both one’s appearance and field of vision. Puffiness, sagging lids, and under-eye bags are common concerns that can create a look of fatigue or disinterest, regardless of how someone actually feels. These changes often develop due to ageing, sun damage, hereditary factors, or habits such as smoking.
At EIPS, eyelid correction surgery provides a refined and long-lasting solution to enhance the appearance and structure of the upper and lower eyelids. In addition to cosmetic benefits, this procedure may also restore proper vision in cases where drooping lids obstruct the eye’s natural opening.
Patients suffering from thyroid-related eye issues or facial asymmetry can benefit from highly specialised techniques. Dr. Demetris Stavrou performs these procedures in our accredited clinics located across Cyprus, Greece, and Malta. Eyelid rejuvenation is often paired with other enhancements, such as rhinoplasty or neck reshaping, depending on the patient’s goals.
What Is Eyelid Surgery?
Every year, individuals choose eyelid contouring as a reliable way to soften harsh lines, lift sagging tissue, and correct puffiness. These physical changes not only alter one’s appearance but can also interfere with everyday vision, especially when upper eyelids begin to droop into the line of sight.
Performed on an outpatient basis, eyelid correction is a minimally invasive procedure designed to refine the eye’s natural contours. By carefully removing or repositioning skin, fat, and muscle, the surgeon restores definition to the eye area, either on the upper lid, lower lid, or both.
You may hear this treatment referred to as eyelid lift, eyelid reshaping, lower or upper eyelid correction, or medically as blepharoplasty.
The objective is to bring subtle balance back to the face without excessive tightening or unnatural alterations. Great care is taken to maintain a patient’s unique expression while reducing the signs of aging. Depending on the case, the operation is performed under local or general anaesthesia and typically lasts around two hours. For many, the results are long-lasting and do not require repeat procedures.
Benefits
Eyelid contouring delivers powerful visual improvements while also enhancing comfort and confidence. The following are some of the most frequent reasons patients choose to undergo this type of surgery:
- Smooths wrinkles along the lower eyelids
- Softens signs of fatigue around the eyes
- Minimises sagging and under-eye fullness
- Removes fatty tissue that causes upper lid puffiness
- Eliminates loose skin, creating lid folds
- Corrects drooping of the lower eyelids
- Restores a more refreshed and youthful appearance
- Improves vision where eyelids interfere with sight
Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery
Procedures may focus on the upper eyelids, the lower eyelids, or both, depending on the individual’s concerns and anatomy.
Upper Blepharoplasty
Upper eyelid contouring focuses on the region between the lashes and the eyebrow. Over time, this space may begin to close in due to gravity, fat accumulation, or structural changes. In certain cases, individuals are born with prominent or swollen upper lids that persist into adulthood.
The technique used for upper eyelid reshaping includes precise removal or repositioning of fat and excess skin, creating a smoother, more defined contour without pulling or distortion. The aim is always to maintain the eye’s natural shape while opening the area for a brighter and more alert look.
Lower Blepharoplasty
The lower eyelids often show signs of age through bagging, deep creases, or sagging skin. These changes can make a person appear tired even when well-rested.
Correction involves removing or redistributing the tissue below the eye, particularly when fat has settled or shifted. In cases where a visible groove runs from the tear duct toward the cheek (often called a tear trough), the procedure can soften this line by restoring volume. The technique is adjusted to prevent hollowing, which can occur if too much tissue is removed.
Patients diagnosed with ectropion, a condition in which the lower lid turns outward, may also see improvement through this surgery.
What Does The Operation Involve?
Step 1: Anesthesia
To ensure patient comfort, either local or general anaesthesia is administered by a licensed anaesthesiologist. The type depends on the surgical plan and patient preference.
Step 2: Incisions
Dr. Stavrou begins by marking the natural folds and creases of the eyelids to guide incision placement. This allows for discreet scarring that blends into the skin’s existing lines. After healing, signs of surgery are often nearly imperceptible.
- Upper eyelid blepharoplasty
Excess skin and fat are removed with caution, preserving enough tissue to maintain natural volume and avoid hollowness. Where volume loss is already present, tissues may be adjusted to fill gaps and smooth transitions.
- Lower eyelid blepharoplasty
This approach requires greater complexity. Incisions are placed just below the lashes and extend slightly outward. In some cases, a transconjunctival method is used, accessing the area from inside the lower lid to prevent external scarring. Fat is either removed or moved into hollow spaces to restore symmetry.
Step 3: Closing incisions
Closure is performed with careful technique using either dissolvable or traditional sutures. Dr. Stavrou will explain the most appropriate choice based on your skin type and the nature of the incision.
In some cases, small adhesive bandages may be applied immediately after the procedure to protect the healing tissue.
Duration
1-2 hours
Anaesthesia Used
General or Local Anesthesia
Hospital Stay
Day Surgery
Pre Admission Tests
Blood Tests and Electrocardiogram
Downtime
1 month
Driving
Few days
Exercise
2 weeks
Final Result
3-4 months
Recovery
Mild swelling, bruising, or sensitivity is common and expected after surgery. These symptoms typically subside within the first 10–14 days.
To encourage faster healing, patients should use cold compresses and sleep with the head slightly raised. Any discomfort can be managed with medication prescribed by the surgeon.
Temporary dryness or irritation of the eyes may occur, and the doctor will provide specific instructions for cleansing and care during this period. Straining the eyes, such as reading or screen use, should be limited in the first couple of days, with a gradual return to normal activity after about a week.
More intensive activity, including gym sessions or alcohol consumption, should wait at least three weeks. Visible improvement is noticeable within a week, with the final result settling over a few months. Skincare and sun protection are essential during the recovery phase.
When recovery guidelines are followed closely, patients often appear noticeably younger, by up to 8 years, without looking “overdone.”
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Meet Dr. Demetris Stavrou
Dr. Stavrou is a board-certified Plastic Surgeon leading the European Institute of Plastic Surgery since 2012. He was trained in top Medical Institutions in Greece, London, Melbourne and Israel. He has extensive experience in all types of plastic surgery and an artistic eye. He is compassionate and always by the side of his patients to make them feel comfortable, secure and confident. For Dr. Stavrou, paying attention to the details is what makes the difference in cosmetic procedures.
- Assistant Professor, St George’s, University of London / Medical School at the University of Nicosia
- Honorary Tutor at the University of Cardiff, School of Medicine, UK
- MSc with Distinction in “Wound Healing and Tissue Repair”, University of Cardiff, School of Medicine, U.K
- Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS)
- International Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
- ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) Instructor
- Fellowship in “Advanced Aesthetic Surgery” from the Melbourne Institute of Plastic Surgery – Monash University, Australia
- Nicosia, Cyprus +357 70088002
- Limassol, Cyprus +357 70088002
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- Malta +356 79317641
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