Lower eyelid surgery & lower eyelid lift.
When the elasticity of the lower lid tissue declines and work and stress speed the process up, it is time to turn back the clock.
Lower eyelid surgery at a glance
| Procedure | outpatient in our own surgical wing |
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| Anaesthesia | local twilight sedation on request |
| Duration of surgery | from approx. 1 hour |
| Suture removal | after approx. 1 week |
| Presentable again | after 1–2 weeks |
| Final result | after 2–3 months |
| Costs | ab € 2.600 Consultation included, payment in instalments possible |
Correcting under-eye bags and excess skin gently.
Under-eye bags and excess skin on the lower lid can nowadays be corrected with low risk and on an outpatient basis with a lower eyelid lift. At the Kuzbari Centre we specialise in eyelid surgery. The measure of our success is a natural result that reflects your personal facial expression and individuality.
The lower lid tissue loses elasticity over time.
Over the course of a lifetime the elasticity of the lower lid tissue gradually declines. The lid skin, the muscles and the connective tissue beneath them slacken. The fat of the eye socket bulges forward increasingly. These changes in the tissue lead to the typical signs of ageing around the eyes.
The so-called under-eye bags arise either from an excess of lower lid skin or from the bulging of orbital fatty tissue as a result of age-related slackening of the tissue. Frequently there is a combination of both. Incidentally, under-eye bags contain no tears but fatty tissue. The actual tear production takes place in bony hollows at the side of the nose.
„The hardest step is often to ask for help. You can trust us. Once you are with us, we take care of everything else with the greatest care.“
Patients usually give two reasons.
Patients usually give two reasons why they are interested in lower eyelid surgery.
Because you look friendly, fresh and younger.
Swollen under-eye bags or slackened skin on the lower lids make us look tired, stressed or sad. In lower eyelid surgery the excess of skin and fat is simply removed and the under-eye bags eliminated. That brings back alert, radiant eyes. Your whole face looks fresher.
You influence the people around you. A tired expression caused by under-eye bags has an effect on those around you too. The way we perceive unfamiliar faces is the way we approach the people behind them: grumpy, listless, unfriendly … And because we approach people with negative feelings, they react to it, and the next vicious circle begins.
The eyes give away your age. Along with the hands, the eyelids often give away our true age, because the natural ageing process starts considerably earlier and faster in the thin layers of skin on the lids than anywhere else.
Rejuvenate without changing.
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Rejuvenating without changing
We want you to look fresher. Not different.
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Our own operating suite
All treatments take place in our own state-of-the-art operating theatres.
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Individual planning
The patient does not adapt to the method — the method adapts to the patient.
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No waiting time
We reserve plenty of time for no-obligation initial consultations.
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Vienna's first address
The largest clinic for facial surgery in the heart of Vienna.
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Natural results
The measure of our success is a natural result that preserves your facial expression.
Precise access routes — barely visible scars.
In some cases the lower eyelid correction can be reached through an access route on the inside of the lid. No skin incision at all is then needed. In other cases a precisely placed incision is made just below the lashes of the lower lid and — depending on the extent of the tissue slackening — a few millimetres beyond the outer corner of the lid as well.
After some months the scars are often no longer visible at all, or only detectable on very close inspection.
European specialists in eyelid surgery.
It is good to know that our doctors are European specialists in the field of eyelid surgery. They are regularly invited to international congresses to speak on the subject. On DocFinder the Kuzbari Centre accounts for almost a third of Vienna's most popular doctors among plastic surgeons.
Tired eyes before — a fresh gaze now.
Using one patient as an example, DDr. Jessica Wittmann shows how an eyelid lift at the Kuzbari Centre makes a tired gaze look fresh and alert again — naturally and without changing the face.
Results of lower eyelid surgery
The best possible result is a perfect landing.
The importance of the surgeon's experience shows particularly in the removal of the fatty tissue in the lower lid: the protruding fatty tissue is either reduced or repositioned so that a harmonious transition between the lid and cheek region is achieved. Remove too much fatty tissue and the eyes look hollow and tired. Take away too little and the result is barely perceptible.
The best possible result in lower eyelid surgery is a perfect landing. Behind it there is always an incredible amount of experience, precision and passion for the profession. Responding to what is individual. And that is exactly what we stand for: bespoke work instead of mass production.
The highest possible safety — everything under one roof.
The Kuzbari Centre stands for the highest possible safety. We have three of the most modern operating theatres in Austria. Our team specialises exclusively in aesthetic medicine. Your doctor is reachable for you within minutes after your operation too — while you are in the recovery room or on your ward.
The reason for this is that we bring every service under one roof, from the first consultation through the treatment to the aftercare — and do so at the highest medical standard in the world. As a clinic we are inspected several times a year. We have our own hygiene team and a quality management team that works on the ongoing improvement of our processes and structures.
Naturalness through expertise
Many people have deep and well-founded reservations about facial surgery, because there are repeated examples of unnatural, mask-like faces after an eyelid lift. In this video Dr Christoph Grill explains what matters in eyelid surgery, what risks and dangers there are and how to arrive at a natural result.
The path to a radiant gaze.
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1. Consultation
Everything begins with a consultation lasting about an hour. You get to know us and already receive important information about the possible treatment options. You also find out what the treatment costs and how long it takes.
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2. The procedure
The lower eyelid lift is usually carried out on an outpatient basis under twilight sedation. The under-eye bags are removed by repositioning slackened skin, muscle tissue and protruding fatty tissue. In addition, the body's own fatty tissue is grafted at the transition between the lower lid and the cheek.
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3. The result
The waking-up phase takes place in our state-of-the-art recovery room under the supervision of our trained staff. You should not drive yourself home after the procedure. Your lids are heavily swollen at first — but that changes quickly.
The first days and weeks after lower eyelid surgery.
The first days. The swelling still increases over the first 3 days. Cooling the eyes eases the swelling. Physical exertion should be avoided. You can go to work, but you have to expect to look operated on for the first 2–3 weeks. With lower eyelid procedures in particular, irritation of the conjunctiva lasting a few weeks is common — anti-inflammatory drops and ointments bring the problem under control.
The first weeks. The appearance of your eyes will normalise after about 3 weeks. Your whole face now looks fresher, without looking operated on. A slight residual swelling only subsides after 2–3 months. A final assessment of the result takes place after 6 months.
„Nobody noticed that I had been operated on, but everyone said I looked good, rested, fresh, lively and above all capable.“
What lower eyelid surgery changes.
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8 reasons for your eyelid surgery at Kuzbari
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Our own operating theatres
Only with us do all treatments take place in our own state-of-the-art operating theatres.
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Over 2,000 operations of experience
There is hardly a conceivable eyelid case left that we have not already solved.
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Quick appointments
We reserve a great deal of time for no-obligation initial consultations.
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Maximum safety
In everything we do, the greatest possible safety is a central concern.
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Specialised in aesthetics
All our staff are highly specialised in aesthetic medicine.
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Affordable instalments
All treatments can also be paid for in instalments.
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The best location
Our centre is in the heart of Vienna and is easy to reach by car and by public transport.
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Satisfied patients
Our doctors have been voted among the most popular on DocFinder eleven times in a row.
Answers about lower eyelid surgery
What does lower eyelid surgery achieve?
Lower eyelid surgery removes excess skin and fatty tissue under the eyes, to reduce under-eye bags or lines and create a fresh appearance.
How long does the procedure take?
The procedure takes about 60–90 minutes and is carried out on an outpatient basis at the Kuzbari Centre, often under local anaesthetic or twilight sedation.
Are the scars visible after lower eyelid surgery?
The incisions are placed directly under the lashes or on the inside of the lid, so that scars are virtually invisible.
When can I do sport again after lower eyelid surgery?
Sporting activities should be avoided for 2–3 weeks so as not to jeopardise healing. Our doctors will give you individual recommendations.
Can lower eyelid surgery remove under-eye bags permanently?
Yes, the results are as a rule permanent, since the fatty tissue that has been removed does not grow back. Our techniques ensure long-term satisfaction.
Are there alternatives to lower eyelid surgery?
In some cases fillers or laser treatments can help, but the operation is often the most effective solution. Our experts will advise you on all the options.
Is lower eyelid surgery more difficult than upper eyelid surgery?
It is considered the more demanding of the two procedures, because the lower lid reacts more sensitively to changes in tension. That is precisely why it belongs in the hands of specialists who carry out this procedure regularly — at the Kuzbari Centre that is daily practice.
Am I awake during the operation?
The procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic, with twilight sedation on request. You feel nothing during the operation.
Does health insurance pay for lower eyelid surgery?
We are a private centre — coverage by statutory health insurance is not provided for with us. The differences between the two routes are set out openly on our page Private or health insurance?
What happens if too much skin is removed?
That is the most feared complication on the lower lid: a lid pulled downwards (ectropion) can impair the function of the lid. It is avoided through a conservative, precise surgical technique — which is why we prefer to operate conservatively and why the experience of our specialists is irreplaceable here.
How long will I not be presentable after the operation?
Expect about one to two weeks until the swelling and bruising have subsided enough that the procedure is no longer visible. With sunglasses, many patients are out and about earlier than that.
Who carries out the operation?
Exclusively our specialists focused on eyelid surgery: Dr Christoph Grill, DDr. Jessica Wittmann or Dr Shawqi Arafat. Whoever advises you also operates on you.
The greatest possible expertise for your eyelid surgery
Alongside the highest standards in technology, quality and hygiene, it is above all our well-established team that stands out, professionally and personally.
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Dr Christoph Grill
Specialist in Plastic Surgery · leading expert for eyelid surgery
A specialist in natural, fresh results — without looking “operated on”. His focus lies on the precise correction of the upper and lower eyelid.
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DDr. Jessica Wittmann
Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery · leading expert for eyelid surgery
Combines surgical precision with a fine feel for aesthetics — for alert, harmonious eyes that keep their character.
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Dr Shawqi Arafat
Specialist in Plastic Surgery · leading expert for eyelid surgery
Innovative, precise and full of dedication. Combines international training and experience into an individually tailored treatment concept.
Book an appointment now
At the no-obligation initial consultation our facial surgery specialists go into all your questions and wishes in detail, show you every treatment option and plan your procedure together with you — and we deliberately take plenty of time for that.
Secure your appointment now by phone on +43 1 358 28 77 or through our online appointment booking.
Our specialists for eyelid surgery
Dr Christoph Grill
Specialist in Plastic Surgery · leading expert for eyelid surgery
DDr. Jessica Wittmann
Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery · leading expert for eyelid surgery
Dr Shawqi Arafat
Specialist in Plastic Surgery · leading expert for eyelid surgery
