Turkish surgeons typically schedule 30 to 60 minutes for hooded eyelid surgery. This time covers the precise removal of excess skin and tissue. Specialized doctors like Dr. Md Caner Kaya at Avicenna International Hospital may reserve longer blocks for complex cases involving asymmetry or muscle repair.
- Isolated upper eyelids: Surgeons usually spend 30 to 45 minutes on skin-only hooded lid corrections.
- Combined procedures: Including a brow lift or lower blepharoplasty extends the duration to 2 hours.
- Ptosis correction: Adjusting weak eyelid muscles can increase the surgical session to 3 hours.
- Operating time vs block: Total clinic time reaches 3 hours including anesthesia, markings, and cooling.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While surgical speed is often highlighted, Bookimed data shows that top Turkish specialists prioritize personalized mapping. For instance, Dr. Burak Pasinlioglu at Trustmed Clinic uses his FEBOPRAS training to align surgical precision with artistic vision. Expert surgeons with 10,000+ operations, such as Dr. Md Caner Kaya, often schedule additional time for crease design rather than rushing the procedure.
Patient Consensus: Patients note that the actual surgery feels very fast once the anesthesia starts. Many were surprised that the pre-op marking phase takes nearly as long as the cutting. They emphasize it is better to have a doctor who takes time to plan the crease than one who promises the quickest exit.
