Aesthetic and plastic surgeon Doctor Roman Merle performs eyelid surgery in Antibes. The procedure can be performed on the upper or lower eyelid(s) and is designed to reduce signs of aging affecting the eyelids, to remove bags under the eyes and to put back a touch of youthful “sparkle.”

When is eyelid surgery appropriate?

The skin on the eyelids is very fine and fragile and tends to age quickly. Lack of sleep, smoking and not wearing protective sunglasses in sunlight can accelerate the process. Upper eyelids can become heavy and hooded – fatty bulges may even appear. The lower eyelids can sometimes sag, shrink back or absorb fatty deposits that then look puffy, like bags under the eyes (palpebral bags). The aim of the procedure is to remove any excess skin, fatty deposits or muscle that cause these problems. There are two types of blepharoplasty: one for the upper eyelids and one for the lower eyelids.

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1. Upper eyelid procedure – what does it involve?

Surgery on the upper eyelid will generally last around 30 minutes. It can be done under a local anaesthetic (with sedation and painkiller, fed through a drip) or under general anaesthetic.
Aesthetic and plastic surgeon Doctor Roman Merle will make an incision that is hidden in the natural fold of the eyelid, where the moving part of the eyelid hinges. He will remove any excess skin, muscle or fatty tissue while conserving the muscle segment. The procedure will be tailored to the specific needs and anatomy of each patient, all of which will have been discussed with Dr Merle prior to surgery. Blood vessels are cauterized to reduce the risk of bruising. He will also apply thin, suture strips to protect the eyelid that has been operated on. Sutures are normally removed after about 5 days.

After surgery, you will generally be able to go home the same day or, in some cases, after an overnight stay.

The cost of an eyelid procedure performed in Antibes by aesthetic and plastic surgeon Doctor Roman Merle, is starting from €1800 and is not reimbursed by Social Security.

What to expect following upper eyelid surgery

After surgery, you may feel a level of discomfort for 3 days: tightness across the eyelid(s), irritated, watery or sensitive eyes, even slightly blurred vision. Swelling and bruising on the upper eyelid(s) will gradually disappear on its own after about 10 days.

Doctor Roman Merle will be able to prescribe appropriate topical treatments to help reduce any discomfort.

You should reduce social activities for between 1 to 3 weeks and avoid exposure to the sun for 2 months so that the healing scars don’t darken.

The final results can be seen after a few months: blepharoplasty is generally one of the aesthetic procedures where the results last the longest. The skin does continue to age, but it is unusual to envisage repeating the procedure for at least 10 years.

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Blépharoplastie Antibes

2. Lower eyelid procedure – what does it involve?

Surgery on the lower eyelid will generally last around 30 minutes. It can be done under a local anaesthetic (with sedation and painkiller, fed through a drip) or under general anaesthetic.
Aesthetic and plastic surgeon Doctor Roman Merle will make an incision 1 to 2 mm under the lower eyelashes, so that any scars are hidden. If the procedure is simply to remove bags under the eyes, Dr Roman Merle will be able to make an incision inside the lower eyelid itself, leaving no scar on the skin.

Using these incisions, the fat is removed from the “eye bags”, as well as any excess skin and muscle. Any wrinkles formed by the sagging of the eyelid(s) through aging, can also be treated. The procedure will be tailored to the specific needs and anatomy of each patient, all of which will have been discussed with Dr Merle prior to surgery. Blood vessels are cauterized to reduce the risk of bruising. He will also apply thin, suture strips to protect the eyelid that has been operated on. Sutures are normally removed after about 5 days. If the incision was made inside the lower eyelid, then there will be no sutures.

After surgery, you will generally be able to go home the same day or, in some cases, after an overnight stay.

The cost of an eyelid procedure performed in Antibes by aesthetic and plastic surgeon Doctor Roman Merle, is starting from €2200 and is not reimbursed by Social Security.

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What to expect following lower eyelid surgery

After surgery, you may feel a level of discomfort: swelling, bruising, tightness across the eyelid(s), irritated, watery or sensitive eyes, even slightly blurred vision. These after-effects will gradually disappear on their own after about 10 days. Doctor Roman Merle will be able to prescribe appropriate topical treatments to help reduce any discomfort.

You should reduce social activities for between 1 to 3 weeks and avoid exposure to the sun for 2 months so that the healing scars don’t darken.

The final results can be seen after a few months: blepharoplasty is generally one of the aesthetic procedures where the results last the longest. Ablation of bags under the eyes is practically permanent. The skin does continue to age, but it is unusual to envisage repeating the procedure for at least 10 years.

Can other operations be combined with a blepharoplasty procedure?

Soit directement derrière la glande, en avant des muscles pectoraux
(positionnement prémusculaire)

Soit plus profondément, en arrière des muscles pectoraux
(positionnement rétromusculaire)

It is possible to envisage correcting small imperfections around the eyelid(s) when performing a blepharoplasty operation:
– botulinum toxin, to reduce fine lines around the eyes or naso-labial folds,
– a peel, to combat skin sagging
– temporal face lift, to combat crow’s feet

It is vital to have a surgeon with the appropriate expertise in eye rejuvenation techniques. In Antibes, aesthetic and plastic surgeon Doctor Roman Merle, will answer all of your queries, offering specific solutions tailored to each patient’s needs.

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Case n°1 — Before/after

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