Knowledge base

Understand first, decide later. All articles are written and reviewed by the specialists behind Ooglidcheck, without a sales pitch.

Droopy eyelids: excess skin, ptosis or low-set eyebrows?

Three very different causes can make eyelids droop. Only excess skin is treated with upper eyelid surgery. Learn to recognise the difference.

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Medically reviewed by the specialists of Looks Clinics · July 2026

What does upper eyelid surgery cost in the Netherlands?

An honest overview of upper eyelid surgery prices in the Netherlands, what should be included, and where price differences come from.

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Medically reviewed by the specialists of Looks Clinics · July 2026

Does Dutch health insurance cover eyelid surgery?

When does Dutch health insurance (basisverzekering) cover upper eyelid surgery? The rules, the visual field requirement, and how it works for expats.

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Medically reviewed by the specialists of Looks Clinics · July 2026

Recovery after upper eyelid surgery: day by day, honestly

What to really expect after upper eyelid surgery: swelling, bruising, stitches and when you can work again.

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Medically reviewed by the specialists of Looks Clinics · July 2026

When is eyelid surgery not a good idea?

Contraindications, wrong expectations and situations in which you should wait or refrain from upper eyelid surgery. An honest overview.

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Medically reviewed by the specialists of Looks Clinics · July 2026

How an assessment works: from photo to opinion

What happens after you send in photos for the free assessment? The process step by step, and what the opinion is and is not.

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Medically reviewed by the specialists of Looks Clinics · July 2026

Upper eyelid surgery step by step: what actually happens

What exactly happens during upper eyelid surgery? The procedure takes about 30 minutes under local anaesthesia. Explained step by step.

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Medically reviewed by the specialists of Looks Clinics · July 2026

Risks and complications of upper eyelid surgery: the honest overview

Every procedure carries risks, including upper eyelid surgery. An honest overview of common side effects, rare complications and how to reduce your risk.

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Medically reviewed by the specialists of Looks Clinics · July 2026

The scar after eyelid surgery: how visible is it really?

How visible is the scar after upper eyelid surgery, how do you care for it and how long until it fades? A realistic picture.

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Medically reviewed by the specialists of Looks Clinics · July 2026

Alternatives to eyelid surgery: what really works and what does not?

From eye creams to a botox brow lift: which alternatives to upper eyelid surgery exist, and what can you honestly expect from them?

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Medically reviewed by the specialists of Looks Clinics · July 2026

Eyelid surgery for men: what is different about the approach?

More and more men choose upper eyelid surgery. How do the assessment and technique differ, and how does the result stay masculine and natural?

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Medically reviewed by the specialists of Looks Clinics · July 2026

Looking tired without being tired: where does it come from?

A tired appearance can come from drooping eyelids, but also from sleep, allergies, fluid or genetics. How to tell the difference, and what really helps.

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Medically reviewed by the specialists of Looks Clinics · July 2026