Our methods for eyelid surgery
To achieve a natural and long-lasting result, our surgeons always take your individual tissue structures into account. We use different techniques depending on whether you are having upper eyelid surgery or lower eyelid surgery.
Upper eyelid surgery
During upper eyelid surgery, a precise incision is made in the eyelid’s natural crease. Excess skin, and in some cases a small amount of fat, is removed to open up the eye anatomically.
Lower eyelid surgery
To treat bags under the eyes, a discreet incision is made just below the lower lash line, or on the inside of the eyelid. Fat deposits are reduced or redistributed, and any excess skin is tightened.
Gentle technology and medical precision
Regardless of which surgical method is deemed best suited to your anatomy, our specialists use refined techniques that minimise surgical trauma to the extremely delicate skin around the eyes. Sometimes we also incorporate laser eyelid surgery (or combine eyelid surgery with laser treatment) to further tighten the skin. A gentle and precise approach is crucial for reducing bleeding and swelling. This promotes safer healing after eyelid surgery and ensures discreet scarring.
A clinic full of expertise
Undergoing facial surgery requires a great deal of trust. Many people are looking for the best clinic for eyelid surgery, and at The Faculty you have access to experienced plastic surgeons with specialist expertise in the delicate eye area. Our practice is characterised by strict medical safety standards, proven surgical methods and transparent communication. We explain the eyelid surgery procedure in detail, so that you have all the information you need to feel completely at ease ahead of your operation.
Cost of eyelid surgery
The cost depends on the surgical technique used (open or endoscopic incision) and whether the procedure is combined with a forehead lift. You will always be given an exact quote during your consultation.
Upper eyelid surgery (including anaesthesia)
34 900
Lower eyelid surgery (including anaesthesia)
44 900
Price of upper and lower eyelid surgery (including anaesthesia)
66 900
Plastic surgery consultation
600
Consultation for eyelid surgery
The first step is a consultation with a plastic surgery specialist. You choose whether you want to book an online appointment or meet us in person at the clinic. During the appointment, you will be given medical information about risks, current waiting times and which techniques are best for you.
You will be given a specific treatment proposal tailored to your body. After the consultation, you will have at least seven days to consider the matter and decide, at your leisure, whether you wish to give your consent.
Eyelid surgery
Step by step
For your peace of mind, we have designed a secure process, from your initial enquiry right through to your final check-up. Here is an overview of how the procedure works.
Consultation
Medical assessment and choice of method
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Preparing for a safe operation
Once you have given your consent, your operation will be booked. It is essential that you do not smoke at all for four weeks before and after the operation to ensure optimal wound healing.
The day of the operation
Safe care at the clinic
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Awakening and initial rest
You will rest in the recovery room. A cold compress will be placed over your eyes to reduce swelling. Most patients go home the same day with a prescribed painkiller.
Recovery & healing
Self-care and convalescence guidelines
Keep track of your eyelid surgery day by day. Sleep with your head elevated. Avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise for the first few weeks.
Monitoring & results
Medical check-up and final assessment
A follow-up appointment to remove the stitches after eyelid surgery is usually scheduled for around 6–7 days later. A final check-up is booked for six months later.
Our specialists in plastic surgery
At The Faculty, we have assembled a hand-picked team of plastic surgeons, with every cosmetic procedure being performed by a specialist surgeon with extensive expertise – the cornerstone of your safety.
Who can perform eyelid surgery?
To book a cosmetic procedure with us, you must be at least 18 years old and in good general health. During the consultation, a thorough assessment is carried out to ensure that the procedure is suitable. Some patients ask whether it is possible to have free eyelid surgery (can you get eyelid surgery for free through the NHS?). To have eyelid surgery funded by the NHS (or surgery for drooping eyelids funded by the NHS), you must have a documented, significant restriction of your field of vision that medically affects your daily life. At a private clinic such as The Faculty, the patient pays for the procedure themselves in order to restore their previous appearance.
Our clinics
The Faculty combines medical safety with a welcoming environment. Our state-of-the-art clinic at Hangövägen 20 is one of the few plastic surgery clinics in Sweden that is built to proper hospital standards. For skin care and injection treatments, you are welcome to visit our walk-in clinic at Humlegårdsgatan 14 in central Stockholm. All operations are based on medical expertise and proven experience to offer a safe process from the first visit to the last follow-up.
Payment guarantee and insurance
We make sure you receive clear information about every aspect of your procedure and what is included in the cost of your operation. Patient insurance is always included in the cost of the operation, and we offer clear guarantee terms for your peace of mind. For those who wish, we offer the option of paying in instalments through our partners.
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Frequently asked questions about eyelid surgery
Here we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions and answers regarding boiler lifts
What does the swelling look like, and how is the healing progressing (one week after eyelid surgery)?
Swelling and bruising are completely normal. When looking at the day-to-day recovery from eyelid surgery, the swelling is usually most pronounced during the first 48 hours. After about a week, just as the stitches are being removed, the worst of the swelling and the most intense bruising will have started to subside significantly. However, complete healing of the tissue and internal healing following eyelid surgery takes several months.
What should you bear in mind regarding aftercare following eyelid surgery?
Proper aftercare following eyelid surgery (things to bear in mind after eyelid surgery) is crucial. You should sleep with your head elevated and avoid bending forward during the first few days. Sometimes the surgeon prescribes a soothing ointment after eyelid surgery to protect the eye or moisturise the scars. When it comes to make-up after eyelid surgery, you must wait until the stitches have been removed and the wounds have fully healed (usually around 10–14 days) to avoid infections in the incisions.
When should the stitches be removed after eyelid surgery?
Stitches following eyelid surgery are usually removed during a scheduled follow-up appointment with our nurses at the clinic, approximately six to seven days after the procedure. The removal is quick and rarely painful, and afterwards the tightness in the eyelids usually eases considerably.
Can drooping eyelids be treated with a laser rather than surgery?
Patients sometimes ask about laser eyelid surgery (or laser treatment for drooping eyelids). Certain types of laser or plasma pens can slightly tighten the skin superficially, but if there is a genuine excess of skin or heavy fat deposits, traditional surgery is required to achieve a satisfactory and medically sound anatomical result. The laser is therefore not a direct substitute for surgical removal of excess eyelid skin with a scalpel in cases of more pronounced problems.
How long do the results of eyelid surgery last?
Eye surgery produces very long-lasting, and sometimes permanent, results. Admittedly, the procedure does not halt your body’s natural ageing process, which means that the skin’s elasticity will continue to change over the decades. However, anatomically speaking, skin and fat are permanently removed, meaning that you will always have a more open eye profile than if you had never had the operation.
Will the county council cover the cost of my operation (eyelid surgery)?
There is a clear set of guidelines governing eyelid surgery within the county council. The National Health Service only covers the cost of surgery when the skin hangs so heavily over the eye that it causes a medically proven and significant restriction of the field of vision (often measured by an optician or ophthalmologist). Cosmetic corrections, carried out because the patient feels their eyes look heavy or tired, are not covered by the county council but must be paid for privately at a private clinic.
How can I avoid a botched eyelid operation?
To minimise risks and avoid asymmetry, an inability to close the eye (dry eyes) or overly visible scars following eyelid surgery, the choice of surgeon is of the utmost importance. Always choose a qualified specialist in plastic surgery with proven experience specifically in eyelid surgery. Another critical factor is that you, as a patient, follow the restrictions regarding stopping smoking and aftercare to the letter to ensure an optimal and safe healing process.
