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Eyelid Surgery Cost in Turkey: What Determines the Price of Blepharoplasty and What to Expect
Updated: 1 day ago
Key takeaways
Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) prices depend on the surgeon's experience, the hospital, whether upper, lower or both eyelids are treated, the technique, anaesthesia type and aftercare.
Upper blepharoplasty: usually 30–45 minutes under local anaesthesia, same-day discharge, stitches removed after about a week.
Lower blepharoplasty: more delicate, about 1–1.5 hours under general anaesthesia with one night in hospital; scarless (transconjunctival) or external-incision techniques are chosen per case.
Very low prices can mean compromises; an operation done well the first time avoids revision surgery.
What determines the cost?
Standard, fixed prices for eyelid surgery are hard to find because the fee reflects:
Surgeon expertise: eyelid anatomy is delicate; experience reduces complications and revisions.
Hospital and facilities: accreditation, operating room standards, nursing care.
Procedure scope: upper only, lower only, or four-eyelid surgery, and whether fat repositioning, canthal support or brow lift is added.
Anaesthesia: local anaesthesia with or without sedation, or general anaesthesia with overnight stay.
Aftercare: check-ups, medications and follow-up.
An exact quotation is given after examination or an online photo assessment.
Choosing your eyelid surgeon
Blepharoplasty should be performed by a surgeon who knows facial anatomy thoroughly: which tissues to correct and, just as importantly, which to leave untouched. Unnecessary trauma can lead to aesthetic and functional problems, and poorly performed surgery can mean more pain, swelling and bruising. Look for anatomical knowledge, aesthetic judgement, manual skill, and a doctor who understands what you want and guides you honestly.
Upper eyelid surgery
Upper eyelid laxity often appears from the early thirties, sometimes earlier for genetic reasons. Beyond looking tired, excess skin can narrow the upper field of vision.
Anaesthesia: local
Duration: about 30–45 minutes
Stay: same-day discharge
After: little bruising in most cases, some swelling; small dressings on the incisions do not restrict daily life
Follow-up: at 1 week, when dressings and stitches are removed
Care: use prescribed medication, protect scars from the sun, avoid straining the stitches
The result: sagging is removed, the field of vision widens and the eyes look younger.
Lower eyelid surgery
Lower eyelid bags can begin in the mid-thirties. Surgery treats bags, dark hollows, folds and wrinkles and requires particular care.
Anaesthesia: general
Duration: about 1–1.5 hours
Techniques: scarless (through the inside of the eyelid) or with a fine incision below the lashes, chosen by the surgeon according to skin excess
Stay: one night under observation
Follow-up: at 1 week; bruising is usually limited, with some swelling
Upper and lower eyelid surgery can be performed together. Learn more on the blepharoplasty in Turkey page.
Frequently asked questions
Is eyelid surgery covered by insurance?
Upper blepharoplasty may be covered when excess skin limits vision; cosmetic surgery is not.
How long do results last?
Upper eyelid results often last 10 years or more; lower eyelid fat removal is usually long-lasting.
Can blepharoplasty be combined with a brow lift?
Yes; see brow lift options.
What should an eyelid surgery quotation include?
The surgeon’s fee, anaesthesia, the facility, dressings and medication, and the check-ups during your stay. Ask whether upper and lower lids, or a brow lift, are included or priced separately.
How long before I look presentable again?
Sutures are removed around day five to seven, bruising fades over ten to fourteen days, and most patients feel comfortable in public after about two weeks.
Next step
Send your photos for an assessment or contact Prof. Dr. Suleyman Tas Clinic for a personalised quotation.
About the author
Prof. Dr. Suleyman Tas is a European Board-certified plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon based in Istanbul with over 20 years of experience, author of Rhinoplasty in Practice (CRC Press) and founder of the Closed Atraumatic Rhinoplasty Course. Read verified patient reviews or book a consultation.
This article is for general information and does not replace an individual medical consultation.
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