WHAT TO EXPECT
Recovery after lower eyelid surgery already starts in the clinic. The procedure takes about 45 minutes under local anaesthetic, then you recover in peace in our recovery room. At home you follow your personal instructions, and the day after we call you to hear how you're doing.
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Looking rested, even without concealer: that's why you do it. Everyone recovers at their own pace, so you get instructions that fit your situation. Broadly, it looks like this.
The day before. You get a call from us. That way you know exactly how the day will go and can ask anything you still want to know.
The day itself. Your surgeon welcomes you in the intake room and calmly goes through everything with you once more.
Right after. You recover in peace in the recovery room. As soon as it's medically sound and you feel good, you go home.
The day after. We call you to hear how you're doing. Take this day off too. A gentle walk or bike ride is already fine.
The first week. You pick up light work, like office work, again. Lifting, bending and straining can wait a little. Showering is fine, as long as you keep your eyes and the plasters dry.
After about a week. You come back and we take out the stitches.
After two weeks. Your contact lenses can go back in and intensive exercise is fine again. Jogging is already possible after about ten days.
After a month. Contact sports are fine again too. Until then, wear sunglasses or factor 50 outdoors.
After about three months. You see your final result: a rested look, even without concealer.
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IN GOOD HANDS
Your lower eyelid surgery takes place in our fully equipped outpatient operating room. An experienced team of surgeons and assistants works with precision and an eye for aesthetics, following our No Trace Face® technique.
The surgeon carefully removes or repositions the excess tissue or fat under your eyes. Depending on your situation, the surgeon chooses an incision just below the lashes or through the inside of the eyelid, so scars stay as inconspicuous as possible.
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HOME, SWEET HOME
You go home with a Soap bag with everything you need for the first days. You get clear instructions on wound care, medication, showering, sleeping, moving, working and exercising.
Plan for two days of rest: the day of your procedure and the day after. After that you pick up light work again. That way you know well before the procedure how much time to keep free.
With procedures under anaesthesia it may be necessary for someone to pick you up and look after you at home, so arrange that just to be sure.
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Our team of cosmetic doctors, surgeons, skin therapists, and beauty specialists is ready to assist you every day with personal advice and treatments, fully tailored to your wishes and the best
RESTED, NOT DONE
Fewer bags, fewer dark circles and a rested look, even without concealer. You look fresh without anyone noticing something has been done.
The result is lasting. After about three months you see the final result. Because every body heals differently, an exact result can never be guaranteed.
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EXPERT EYES ONLY
Even after your procedure you stay in good hands with us. Your follow-up checks are with the same team, so you always know who to turn to. During the checks we assess the scar and you get extra advice on wound and scar care.
Your Soap bag contains a card with a phone number you can always call. Got a question between check-ups? Just get in touch with the clinic.
NO CLUE? NO PROBLEM
During the consult, the doctor assesses whether lower eyelid surgery gives you the result you want. Sometimes a combination with upper eyelid surgery or another treatment fits better. You hear that honestly and without pressure.
Choosing upper and lower together? Then also read about recovery after upper eyelid surgery.
Want to know first where under-eye bags come from? Then read more about bags under your eyes.
WHAT SOAP LOVERS SAY
December 20, 2025
Google Review
This was an incredibly pleasant experience. The doctor guided me step-by-step through everything during the treatment. With great patience. They really took the time for you, which was very nice. Definitely recommended!
Sylvia
February 10, 2024
Relevant, meaningful and expert advice. Not focused on selling treatments.
Marijke
August 17, 2023
Kliniekervaringen
Very pleasant and a good doctor who took the time and did her job and explanations very well. I would love to come back here again.
Roberto
March 22, 2026
Clear, calm and professional. I came in very inexperienced and searching, and was received and helped very well. Zero pressure, plenty of time to consider and make choices. Very happy and grateful!
Megin
September 22, 2023
Very satisfied, both with the practitioner and the treatment. Good explanation. Very professional.
J.F.
March 17, 2024
First time at Soap. I was called the same day and scheduled on the day and time of my preference. Friendly reception, didn't have to wait long and then really well helped. More than satisfied!
Lieve
January 30, 2024
Kliniekervaringen
Friendly and clear explanation, no push for more, pleasant experience.
Irma
November 3, 2023
Kliniekervaringen
Well received. Nice conversation with a friendly doctor who took the time to provide me with good information and answer my questions.
Zaina
GOOD TO KNOW
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READY WHEN YOU ARE
In a free consult the surgeon looks with you at what's possible and what your recovery is likely to look like. You're not committing to anything.
Lower eyelid surgery costs €2,899. If you choose upper and lower together, that's €3,499. All amounts are on the eyelid surgery costs page. Everything about the procedure itself is on the lower eyelid surgery page.