Rejuvenate tired eyes by removing excess skin and fat for a brighter, more alert appearance.
Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is a highly refined procedure designed to address drooping upper eyelids and puffy under-eye bags. By meticulously removing or repositioning excess skin, muscle, and fat, this surgery restores a naturally rested and vibrant appearance to the eyes, which are often the first facial features to show signs of ageing.
Dr. Gus Hoogendyk focuses on tissue-sparing techniques that avoid the ‘hollowed out’ look of older methods. By hiding incisions within the natural creases of the upper eyelid and just inside the lower lid (transconjunctival approach), he ensures that the subtle enhancements highlight the natural beauty and expression of your eyes with virtually undetectable scarring.
“The eyes are the focal point of human connection; refining them restores a naturally rested vitality.”
Eliminates the heavy, drooping skin that can make you look chronically tired or sad.
Removes or repositions puffy fat bags to create a smooth transition from the lower lid to the cheek.
Lifting sagging upper eyelid skin can dramatically restore an unobstructed field of vision.
Surgical lines are expertly hidden within the natural folds of the eyelid architecture.
The delicate skin of the eyelids heals remarkably fast, allowing for a swift return to daily life.
Enhances the eye's shape without altering your fundamental facial expressions.
Each stage is designed around your comfort, safety, and outcome. Dr. Gus walks every patient through this process in detail during your fully private consultation.
Dr. Gus evaluates your upper and lower lids, skin laxity, and underlying facial structure.
Precise preoperative markings are made to dictate exact skin excision while maintaining eyelid function.
Excess skin is removed and fat pads are gently sculpted or repositioned through perfectly hidden incisions.
Incisions are closed with micro-sutures, and cooling compresses are immediately applied to soothe the tissue.
Sutures are removed within a week, and subtle micro-swelling continues to settle over a few weeks.
Recovery from eyelid surgery is generally quick and involves very little pain, primarily requiring management of mild bruising.
Expect mild swelling, bruising, and dry or watery eyes. Cold compresses and prescribed eye drops provide comfort.
Sutures are removed. Bruising can typically be camouflaged with makeup, and most patients return to work.
The vast majority of swelling subsides. The eyes look brighter, wider, and significantly more youthful.
Incision lines mature and fade to become virtually invisible over the following 3 to 6 months.
Blepharoplasty is ideal for adults who have healthy facial tissue and muscles, seeking to refresh their eye area.
You may be a candidate if you:
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“For years, I felt that my silhouette didn’t quite match my active lifestyle. I wanted a change, but I was terrified of looking ‘overdone’ or artificial. Dr. Gus set my mind to rest. His approach turned out to be so considered the recovery was smoother than I anticipated, but the real impact was the confidence. For the first time, I feel completely at home in my own skin. I am just about the surgery. It was about the care and the precision behind it.”
— Dana S, Zurich
Breast Augmentation
To increase the perceived size, restoring structural tone and vitality to the upper torso for a fuller, more balanced feminine form.
“For years, I felt that my silhouette didn’t quite match my active lifestyle. I wanted a change, but I was terrified of looking ‘overdone’ or artificial. Dr. Gus set my mind to rest. His approach turned out to be so considered the recovery was smoother than I anticipated, but the real impact was the confidence. For the first time, I feel completely at home in my own skin. I am just about the surgery. It was about the care and the precision behind it.”
— Dana S, Zurich
Breast Augmentation
To increase the perceived size, restoring structural tone and vitality to the upper torso for a fuller, more balanced feminine form.
“For years, I felt that my silhouette didn’t quite match my active lifestyle. I wanted a change, but I was terrified of looking ‘overdone’ or artificial. Dr. Gus set my mind to rest. His approach turned out to be so considered the recovery was smoother than I anticipated, but the real impact was the confidence. For the first time, I feel completely at home in my own skin. I am just about the surgery. It was about the care and the precision behind it.”
— Dana S, Zurich
Blepharoplasty usually takes 1 to 2 hours, depending on whether upper, lower, or both lids are treated.
Can be performed safely under local anaesthesia with sedation, or general anaesthesia based on patient comfort.
No, upper lid incisions are hidden in the natural crease, and lower lid incisions are usually made inside the lid.
Most return to work in 5-7 days. Strenuous exercise that increases blood pressure should be avoided for 3 weeks.
Results are exceptionally long-lasting. While skin will continue to age naturally, the removed fat does not return.
A private, no-obligation consultation with Dr. Gus is the first step. Come with questions, leave with clarity. We keep availability limited to ensure every patient receives undivided attention.
