Upper Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

Upper eyelid blepharoplasty at Infinity Clinic is a precision surgical procedure performed by MUDr. Markéta Debnarová to remove excess skin, subcutaneous fat, and where necessary, hypertrophied orbicularis muscle from the upper eyelids. The procedure addresses drooping or heavy upper lids that create a tired or aged appearance, and in pronounced cases where excess skin obscures the visual field. Surgery is performed under local anaesthesia as a day procedure, typically completing in around 60 minutes. Incisions are placed within the natural eyelid fold, minimising visible scarring. Patients can typically expect a rested, more open appearance to the eyes, with recovery at home advised for the first week. At 15,000 Kč for both upper lids, the clinic offers specialist-led surgical quality at a significantly lower price point than Western European equivalents.

Upper eyelid blepharoplasty (operace horních víček) at Infinity Clinic is performed by MUDr. Markéta Debnarová, a specialist surgeon with dedicated experience in periocular surgery. The procedure is classified as outpatient (ambulantní) — no hospital admission is required, and patients return home the same day. **Surgical technique:** Under local anaesthetic (typically lidocaine with adrenaline to minimise intraoperative bleeding), the surgeon marks the amount of skin to be excised based on pre-operative assessment of the patient's anatomy, resting position of the lid margin, and visual field obstruction. The incision follows the natural upper lid crease (approximately 8–10 mm above the lash line), ensuring the scar falls within an existing skin fold and remains invisible when the eye is open. Redundant skin and, where present, pockets of prolapsed orbital fat and excess orbicularis oculi muscle are removed. The skin is closed with fine absorbable or interrupted sutures. **What the procedure corrects:** - Dermatochalasis: excessive upper eyelid skin creating a hooded or heavy appearance - Puffiness from prolapsed orbital fat pads - Visual field obstruction (functional blepharoplasty) when excess skin contacts the upper visual field - Overall periocular ageing and asymmetry **Recovery:** Bruising and swelling peak at days 2–3 and resolve substantially within 10–14 days. Sutures are removed at 5–7 days. Patients are advised to avoid strenuous exercise and direct sun exposure for 2–3 weeks. Final results — including scar maturation — are visible at 3–6 months. Most patients can return to desk work after 7–10 days. **Who it's for:** Candidates are typically over 35, bothered by drooping upper lids affecting appearance or vision, in good general health, and non-smokers or willing to abstain perioperatively. Contraindications include active dry eye syndrome (which surgery may worsen), thyroid eye disease in active phase, and bleeding disorders. At 15,000 Kč (roughly €600), this represents considerably better value than equivalent procedures in Germany, Austria, or the UK (typically €2,000–€4,500), without compromising on surgeon credentials or facility standards.