Dr. Novák — a wonderful, kind man. Upper eyelid surgery, superb result, nurse Marika is great. I definitely recommend the clinic, complete satisfaction 👍🙂
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Procedures
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Eyelid surgery — blepharoplasty — removes excess skin from the upper and lower eyelids, together with fat pockets and loosened muscle where needed. It restores a fresh, rested look to the eyes and a younger expression to the whole face.
Local anaesthesiaOutpatient procedureStitches out on day 7Long-lasting effectFrom 550 €
Free consultation About the procedure
An end to the tired look and the feeling of heavy eyelids
Eyelid surgery is among the most common aesthetic procedures of the face. It rids you of the older, tired expression caused by the reduced elasticity of the eyelid skin — removing excess skin and, where needed, fat pockets and loosened muscle. With advancing age, this troubles not only many women but many men as well.
It's right for you if…
- the skin of your eyelids is losing firmness and forming overhanging folds, sometimes with protruding fat,
- your eyelids feel heavy and your eyes look tired,
- bags, wrinkles, and creases under your eyes create an impression of tiredness,
- larger overhanging folds are beginning to restrict your field of vision.
- Eyelid surgery alone does not correct drooping eyebrows — that is addressed by a brow lift, which can be performed together with upper eyelid surgery in a single procedure.
Tailored to you
Upper eyelids, lower eyelids — or both at once
The delicate, hard-working skin of the upper eyelids gradually loses its firmness and forms overhanging folds, sometimes with protruding fat — the eyelids feel heavy, the eyes look tired, and larger folds can even restrict vision. The incision is placed so that the scar precisely follows the natural crease of the eyelid and remains barely visible.
On the lower eyelids, the main trouble is protruding fat pads: they press on the circular eyelid muscle, the skin stretches, and wrinkles, creases, and unsightly bags form under the eyes, creating an impression of tiredness. The procedure removes the fat pads, smooths the wrinkles as much as possible, and tightens the eyelid. The incision follows the lash line, so the scar is not visible.
Both operations can be combined into a single procedure — it then takes about an hour and a half. Expect somewhat more swelling and bruising and a slightly longer recovery, though.
Before the procedure
It all starts with a consultation
A free, no-obligation consultation with a plastic surgeon comes first. The surgeon assesses the skin of your eyelids and any fat pockets, and tells you honestly whether the time for the procedure has come or whether it is better to wait a little longer. You also discuss the course of the operation, the aftercare regimen, and your expectations.
The procedure
Five steps to a rested look
The procedure is performed in an operating theatre under sterile conditions, under local anaesthesia. Operating on both the upper and lower eyelids at once takes about an hour and a half.
- 01
Marking and measuring
The surgeon first precisely marks and measures how much skin can be removed to achieve the best possible result.
- 02
Numbing
A fine needle is then used to numb the marked area with a local anaesthetic. Throughout the procedure you feel no pain, only touch.
The numbing itself tends to be the most unpleasant part of the whole procedure. - 03
Upper eyelids
Using a scalpel, the surgeon removes the marked excess skin and, if needed, the protruding fat and part of the muscle. The scar precisely follows the natural crease of the eyelid.
- 04
Lower eyelids
The fat pads pressing from below are removed together with the excess skin. The incision is placed to follow the lash line — so the scar is not visible.
- 05
Stitches and going home
The small wounds are closed with stitches, which are removed after 7 days. The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis — you go home right afterwards.
We advise against driving after the procedure — please arrange a lift in advance.
Aftercare
What to expect after the procedure
Day 0
You go home right after the procedure. Rest with your head elevated and take it easy — no exertion, no heavy lifting, no bending forward.
Days 1–3
Cool the eyes for 1–2 days with gel pads or chilled black-tea bags — from the fridge only, never the freezer. For the first three days, give your eyes a rest: we recommend avoiding television and reading.
Days 3–7
The largest swelling usually subsides within three days — light office work is possible from day 3. After a week, most clients return to normal physical activity and to work.
Day 7
You come in for a check-up and to have your stitches removed. From then on, apply a rich cream to the scars and protect them from the sun for 2–3 months.
Day 14
You begin gentle pressure massages of the scars — we show you how when your stitches are removed. From this point you can also start wearing eye make-up.
Weeks 4–8
Mild swelling can persist for 4–8 weeks; once it has settled, you see the final result of the operation. You can return to sports roughly one month after the procedure.
The extent of swelling and bruising is entirely individual. Resting during the first week has a major effect on healing and overall recovery.
After the procedure, the eyes no longer feel heavy — they open up and brighten. The whole face looks younger for it.
Pricing
Eyelid surgery pricing
The price depends on the extent of the procedure — upper or lower eyelids alone, both combined in a single operation, or upper eyelids with a brow lift. Which option is right for you is assessed by the surgeon at a free consultation.
- Upper Eyelid Surgery 550 €
- Lower Eyelid Surgery 750 €
- Upper & Lower Eyelid Surgery 1,170 €
- Upper Eyelids + Internal Brow Lift 690 €
- Temporal Brow Lift 960 €
The price includes local anaesthesia, the procedure itself, and follow-up check-ups. A no-obligation consultation beforehand is free.
These prices apply to procedures from 1 January 2027. If your procedure is booked for 2026, the price quoted when you booked still applies.
Full price list of all proceduresPossible complications
We speak openly with you
The most common complication is infection of the surgical wound — that is, impaired healing — and increased bleeding. After lower eyelid surgery, the supporting structures of the eyelid can rarely loosen, which shows as exposed white of the eye.
Complications can be prevented by following the aftercare regimen and caring for the scars properly. You will also support smooth healing by not smoking for several weeks before and after the procedure, and by making sure you have not had any acute illness in the two weeks before surgery.
Three weeks before the procedure
To avoid unnecessary bleeding and bruising after the procedure, do not take any preparations that affect blood clotting for about 3 weeks beforehand — medicines containing salicylic acid, Paralen (paracetamol), or enzyme preparations such as Wobenzym.
If you take warfarin or a similar medication, please discuss its use with your prescribing doctor.
Patient reviews
In our patients' words
A selection of reviews from Google and Firmy.cz.
My wife and I both had our upper eyelids done , we are both completely satisfied with the procedure, Dr. Novák and the nurse are perfect, easy-going people, there is no stress and they know how to create a calm atmosphere when talking to the patient, so thank you once again and all the best to you
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I had my eyelids done in 2017 and it was great. The procedure went without any trouble and the eyelids healed well. Don’t worry and go for it if drooping skin bothers you. It heals in 2 weeks and you have peace for the rest of your life. And the price is reasonable too, I didn’t feel a thing.
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Frequently asked questions — eyelid surgery
If you notice that the skin around your eyelids is sagging or the bags under your eyes are growing, and your eyes feel heavy and tired, book a free, no-obligation consultation. Our experienced plastic surgeon will assess whether the time for the procedure has come, or whether it is better to wait a little longer.
Yes — the procedure then takes about an hour and a half. However, you should expect more swelling and bruising and a longer recovery.
We strongly advise against driving after eyelid surgery. Even though you will be able to see after the procedure, it is best to arrange a lift home.
No. The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia — the surgeon uses a fine needle to inject a local anaesthetic into the marked part of the eyelid, numbing the entire treated area. You feel no pain throughout the procedure, only touch. The numbing itself tends to be the most unpleasant part of the whole procedure.
You may feel some pain on the first day after the operation — an ordinary painkiller such as Paralen (paracetamol) is usually enough. The recommended cooling of the eyes also eases any post-operative discomfort.
The day before the procedure, brew about half a litre of black tea from six tea bags. Leave the bags in the tea and place it in the fridge. When you get home, take out two bags, squeeze them out, and place them on your eyes. Once they warm up, return them to the tea in the fridge and take fresh ones. Continue for 1–2 days.
Definitely not — quite the opposite. Cooling the eyelids with frozen packs or gels can damage the skin after the operation and impair healing.
For the first three days after the procedure, we recommend avoiding both television and reading.
Yes. The eyes are usually swollen after the procedure and mild bruising may appear — the extent is entirely individual, though. The largest swelling usually disappears within three days; mild swelling, however, can persist for 4–8 weeks. Once it has settled, you see the final result of the operation.
We recommend about a week of rest after the operation — it has a significant effect on healing and overall recovery. Light office work is possible as early as 3 days after the procedure, once the largest swelling has usually subsided. As a general rule, after a week you can manage normal physical activity and return to work.
We recommend applying eye make-up no earlier than 14 days after the procedure.
You can return to sports roughly one month after the procedure.
The incisions are always placed so that the scars show as little as possible. On the upper eyelids, the scar is hidden directly in the crease of the eyelid; on the lower eyelids, it sits just below the lash line. Fresh scars are naturally red and therefore more visible — but they fade over time and blend in with the surrounding skin.
Long-lasting rather than permanent. The skin keeps working, so it may gradually loosen again over time. It is not unusual for the procedure to be repeated after some time — but it is entirely individual.
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