Double Eyelid Surgery

Flavio Sonanini
Reviewed by Flavio Sonanini, Medical Travel Expert|Updated: March 2026

Double eyelid surgery (Asian blepharoplasty) creates a defined crease in the upper eyelid—opening up eye appearance, allowing for easier makeup application, and enhancing overall aesthetics while respecting and complementing ethnic features. 💡 **Pro Tip:** Choose a surgeon experienced specifical...

What is Double Eyelid Surgery?

Double eyelid surgery (Asian blepharoplasty) creates a defined crease in the upper eyelid—opening up eye appearance, allowing for easier makeup application, and enhancing overall aesthetics while respecting and complementing ethnic features.

What to Know Before You Go

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Pro Tip:

Choose a surgeon experienced specifically in Asian blepharoplasty. The ideal crease height and shape varies significantly between individuals, and expertise in these nuances creates the most natural, flattering results.

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Insider Note:

The incisional method provides more permanent, dramatic results but has longer recovery. The suture method is faster to heal and reversible but may not last forever (5–10 years). Discuss both options thoroughly with your surgeon.

Cost of Double Eyelid Surgery in Turkey

Treatment Options
Turkey
UKUSASavings vs Turkey
Incisional€1,500-€3,000£3,500-€6,000$4,000-€8,00050-60%
Suture (non-incisional)€1,000-€2,000£2,500-€4,000$3,000-€5,00050-55%
Revision surgery€2,000-€3,500£4,000-€7,000$5,000-€9,00050-60%
Turkey offers 50–60% savings on double eyelid surgery compared to UK/USA prices.

What's Included

Double Eyelid Surgery packages in Turkey typically cover:

Consultation and crease design

Surgery with local anesthesia (sedation optional)

Post-operative medications

Suture removal

Follow-up appointments

Some include hotel and transfers

Benefits

Creates defined eyelid crease

Opens up eye appearance

Easier makeup application

Customizable crease height

Permanent results (incisional)

Respects ethnic features

Enhances overall eye aesthetics

The Process

Procedure

1

Consultation

Comprehensive eye assessment and crease design based on your facial features and preferences.

2

Marking

Desired crease position carefully marked while you're seated upright.

3

Anesthesia

Local anesthesia with or without sedation for comfort.

4

Surgery

Incisional method (cut, possible fat removal, suture) or suture-only method performed.

5

Closure

Fine sutures placed in the crease line.

Recovery & Downtime

Days 1–3Swelling and bruising, sutures in place
Week 1Sutures removed, most swelling subsides
Week 2–3Residual swelling, crease may appear higher than final result
Month 1–3Final shape settling
Month 6Complete healing, fully natural appearance

Potential Side Effects

  • Swelling and bruising for 1–2 weeks(100% of patients — expected)
  • Crease appears higher initially(100%, settles as swelling resolves)
  • Tightness when closing eyes(50–70% of patients, temporary)
  • Asymmetry during healing (common, usually resolves by month 3)
  • Rare: Visible scarring if incisional(<5% with proper technique)

Is This Right For You?

Ideal candidates:

  • Want defined eyelid crease
  • Monolid or faint crease currently
  • Realistic expectations about healing timeline
  • Good general health
  • Non-smoker

Not suitable for:

  • Active eye infections or conditions
  • Unrealistic expectations
  • Certain medical conditions
  • Very dry eyes (may worsen temporarily)

What patients say about Double Eyelid Surgery in Turkey

Patients frequently highlight professional staff and great aftercare when discussing their Double Eyelid Surgery experience.

Top mentions

Professional staffGreat aftercareShort downtimeNatural resultsMinimal discomfort
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Top Clinics for Double Eyelid Surgery

Discover verified clinics specializing in Double Eyelid Surgery with top ratings and expert practitioners.

Berke Özücer, MD Assoc.Prof Otolaryngology, International Board Certified Facial Plastic & Recons. Surgeon, Doctor Be+ Clinic

Berke Özücer, MD Assoc.Prof Otolaryngology, International Board Certified Facial Plastic & Recons. Surgeon, Doctor Be+ Clinic

Istanbul·Fermé
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"I’m a 57 year old female from Texas and did extensive research on plastic surgeons in Texas, the U.S. and globally. I can’t emphasize enough how important it is that your surgeon has experience in deep plane facelifts as most plastic surgeons still practice SMAS facelifts that won’t give you the 10-15 year lasting results that a deep plane facelift will provide. While the deep plane approach is more demanding than SMAS, its success depends on the surgeon’s experience, anatomical knowledge, and innate surgical ability. This is where Dr. Be+ excels and why I ultimately selected him. Dr. Be+ specializes in facial anatomy and what sets him apart from other plastic surgeons is that half of his practice is dedicated to facial paralysis and synkinesis. Deep plane surgeries involve significant manipulation and movement of muscles and the real risk of nerve damage. Dr. Be+’s practice is focused on repairing facial paralysis and nerve damage. This expertise provided me the confidence to travel to Istanbul to get a deep plane facelift with Dr. Be+. Besides feeling safe with Dr. Be+, I could not be happier with my results. Dr. Be+ focuses on natural results that fit your facial anatomy. You can see my photos above that provide before surgery, 1 week after surgery, and 1 month after surgery my results. I have minimal scarring even though I have not started my scar treatments. I also had minimal pain and was able to tour Istanbul to make a vacation out of the trip just a few days after surgery. I enjoyed my experience from my first virtual consultation to my surgery in the most beautiful hospital I have ever seen (Memorial Göztepe Hastanesi), to my follow up appointments. Dr. Be+ is not only a wonderful surgeon, but he is a wonderful person. He cares about his patients and has the best bedside manner. His staff is also accommodating and speaks English. I am so happy with my overall experience, I plan to do a Youtube series detailing the surgery. I will include my research on doctors and range of costs and how I arrived at selecting Dr. Be+. Clearly, getting my procedures in Turkey cost less than what it costs in the U.S. But, even if I were gifted the procedures with the top deep plane doctors in the U.S., I would still choose Dr/ Be+ knowing what I know today."

Fawn Cheng

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