Procedures

Eyelid fat removal (blepharo-lipectomy)

from 1,623 reviews146 clinics
Removes preaponeurotic or subcutaneous fat from a thick upper eyelid to reduce puffiness, usually through the double eyelid incision or a short separate incision. It is commonly performed in the same session as crease surgery.
9 reviews written in English by patientsSurgicalLocal64 before/after photos
Rating
9.59/ 10
from 1,623 reviews
Satisfaction
96.4%
from 1,623 reviews
Downtime
7–12days
Full recovery 6–16 wks
Flight safe
7days after

Calculated from 4 single-procedure cases (bundles excluded) · FX as of 2026-08-06 · VAT refund for foreign patients ended in January 2026

How long is the downtime for Eyelid fat removal (blepharo-lipectomy)?

7–12 days. Full recovery 6–16 wks · Flight safe 7 days

Removing too much fat leaves a hollow, sunken upper eyelid that is harder to correct than the original fullness.
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Last updated 2026-08-06