General questions regarding our treatments. Can't find the answer to your question on this page? Then you can always send an email to info@looksclinics.nl.
Whether your eyelid correction is reimbursed does not depend on your insurer, but on the type of treatment and the extent to which the condition troubles you. Upper eyelid correction is a cosmetic procedure and is generally not reimbursed. There are exceptions, but they rarely occur.
Because we are a non-contracted healthcare provider, we do not invoice your health insurer directly. In principle, you pay for the care provided immediately after your appointment by debit card at the reception desk, unless other arrangements have been made with you. You therefore first pay for the treatment yourself. You can then submit the invoice that you receive from us to your health insurer. What you get back from your health insurer depends on your insurance conditions.
Whether there are risks associated with eyelid correction depends on many factors. In our specialised clinic, we work with great precision. Nevertheless, any procedure can carry risks. With upper eyelid correction, the chance of complications is small, but not zero. For example, you may experience dry or, conversely, watery eyes. These symptoms are generally temporary. During the free consultation prior to the surgery, we will discuss the risks with you.
Because we remove excess skin and fat from your upper or lower eyelids during an eyelid correction, the procedure normally has a long-lasting effect. The result typically lasts for many years; however, natural skin ageing continues. If the skin sags again over time, a second treatment is possible in consultation.
It is best not to wear contact lenses in the first week after an eyelid correction. In the first month after treatment, be careful not to pull hard on your eyelids when putting your lenses in and taking them out, as this can slow down the healing process.
We encourage our clients to come for a check-up after the surgery. Three days after the operation, one of our assistants will call you to ask how the first few days have gone. Six days after the operation, you will return to us to have the stitches removed; we will also assess the wound at that time. The final result will be visible after approximately six months.
To determine whether eyelid correction is suitable for you, a free and no-obligation consultation location. This can be done at our clinic in Zwolle or Amsterdam, at our intake location in Rotterdam, or online. During this appointment, one of our doctors will perform a facial analysis to determine if you are suitable for eyelid surgery. You will also receive full information regarding the procedure, the risks, and the costs. This way, you know exactly what to expect beforehand. You can also view online. whether you are suitable.
In most cases, you can go home half an hour after the operation, provided you feel well. Make sure that someone takes you home, because you are not allowed to drive or cycle yourself. Public transport may be possible. In that case, take sunglasses with you so that the wounds are also well protected from sunlight.
The symptoms associated with drooping eyelids vary from person to person, but in general these are the most common symptoms:
General questions regarding the operation itself. Can't find the answer to your question on this page? Then you can always send an email to info@looksclinics.nl.
No, our physicians work with local anaesthesia. This means that only the area around your eyes is anaesthetised during the treatment. This allows you to go home quickly after the treatment, and you will not experience nausea from a general anaesthetic. You also do not have to fast before the treatment.
After the correction of your upper eyelids, the area around your eyes will be swollen and sometimes there will be visible bruising. There may also be some fluid retention under the lower eyelids. We cover the stitches with small plasters. You should leave these in place until you return to our clinic to have the stitches removed.
Whether an eyelid correction is painful varies from person to person, but generally, we hear from our clients that the procedure is well tolerated. The local anaesthetic can feel unpleasant, but we receive few complaints about this either. After the upper eyelid correction, you may experience mild post-operative pain similar to the sensation of a graze. Paracetamol is usually not necessary, but you are welcome to take it.
The procedure takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes.
At Looks Clinics, you pay € 1,750 for an upper eyelid correction (both eyes). A lower eyelid correction (both eyes) costs € 1,750, and the combination of upper and lower eyelid correction costs € 3,500. These prices include aftercare and associated check-ups, so you know exactly what an eyelid correction will cost beforehand. The introductory consultation is free and without obligation. View all rates on our website. rates page.
General questions regarding the recovery itself. Can't find the answer to your question on this page? Then you can always send an email to info@looksclinics.nl.
You can resume administrative work three days after the procedure. If you perform physical work or work in healthcare or the hospitality industry, we advise you not to work for the first week. During that period, avoid bending over and lifting heavy objects, as this places too much pressure on the stitches and can delay healing.
Exercising after eyelid correction is possible approximately one week after the treatment. You will most likely be able to tell when this is appropriate yourself. Intensive exercise is possible after about two weeks. Please keep in mind that starting to exercise too soon can also have an adverse effect on the recovery process. Swimming is allowed again after the stitches have been removed.
Six days after the procedure, the stitches will be removed during the follow-up appointment at our clinic. This is included in the price.
Yes. Cooling after the operation is an important part of a good recovery. Swelling increases during the first three days, and you can limit this by cooling regularly.
It is important to get sufficient rest to allow the wound to heal. We advise you not to perform any work for the first 24 hours. You can resume administrative work three days after the procedure; if you perform physical work or work in healthcare or the hospitality industry, we advise you not to work for the first week. Six days after the procedure, you will come to the clinic for the removal of the stitches. In the months that follow, the scars usually become less and less visible.
We advise against wearing make-up during the first week. You can start wearing make-up again after the first week.
We advise you not to shower for 24 hours after the operation. You may shower again after that, but we advise you to keep the wound dry. If it does get wet, you may pat the wound dry. We also advise you not to shower for too long or too hot, because of the steam.
We advise against driving after an eyelid correction, which is why we also ask you during the consultation to bring someone with you on the day of the treatment. The eyelids are swollen after the procedure and this affects your vision.
The eye surgeon places the incision as much as possible in the natural skin fold. As a result, the scar is usually barely noticeable over time.
An eyelid correction can be a daunting procedure and that is why we want to provide as much information as possible in advance, so that you can make a well-considered decision. In this video we discuss a number of questions about the operation that we are often asked.
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drs. Dulaimi He regularly records short videos in which he answers frequently asked questions.
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