Experiences of eyelid surgery at the Kuzbari Centre
What patients say after their eyelid surgery — in their own words, from review platforms and from personal feedback. Alongside them, the results in pictures and the figures that trust rests on.
- 4.9 out of 5 on DocFinder
- 11 times in a row: Patients’ Choice
- Results in pictures
- Videos from our specialists
- 2,000+eyelid operations at the Kuzbari Centre
- 3specialists for eyelid surgery
- 11times in a row: Patients’ Choice Award
- 38DocFinder awards in total
Where these figures come from
Upper and lower eyelid corrections are carried out at the Kuzbari Centre every week; more than 2,000 eyelid operations lie behind the centre. Its specialists have received the DocFinder Patients’ Choice Award eleven times in a row, and 38 awards in total. On DocFinder the average rating is 4.9 out of 5.
We do not publish case numbers for individual doctors. We evidence experience through qualification, technique, lectures and the figures of the centre as a whole.
Voices after eyelid surgery
A selection of the feedback that reaches us after an upper or lower eyelid correction, quoted as written.
After the procedure my eyes were shining again with delight. Dr Grill is an extremely competent, trustworthy and empathetic doctor.
People used to tell me I looked tired and stressed. Now, even when I am tired and stressed, they tell me how fresh and relaxed I look.
I felt I was in the best hands with DDr Wittmann. She is very kind and sensitive. The final result is simply excellent and I am happy.
The consultation was very thorough. No false promises. The result is sensational! My natural smile stayed just as promised.
Further feedback
„I had an upper eyelid lift with Dr Arafat. After a week the result was already wonderful. I can recommend the practice with a clear conscience." — A patient of Dr Arafat
„The combined upper and lower eyelid correction went perfectly. Dr Grill looked after me from the first consultation to the follow-ups with great understanding and complete competence." — A patient of Dr Grill
„DDr Wittmann advised me very well and immediately saw that I wanted a very natural result — and delivered exactly that." — A patient of DDr Wittmann
„Very competent and trustworthy advice. All my questions and concerns were answered with great patience. The operation itself was very comfortable (twilight sedation) and I was completely satisfied with the result." — A patient after upper and lower eyelid surgery
„I got back what the years of ageing had taken away." — A patient after eyelid surgery
„I liked Dr Grill straight away; he took plenty of time and explained everything. The operation was straightforward and after a week I was already presentable again." — A patient of Dr Grill
„After extremely sensitive and competent advice came a very pleasant, practically pain-free operation in a particularly friendly and relaxed atmosphere." — A patient after eyelid surgery
„I can report nothing but the best: from the quick appointment to the treatment and the follow-ups. I felt thoroughly advised, informed and cared for, and I am delighted with the result." — A patient after eyelid surgery
Experiences you can see
Before-and-after photographs say more than any review. Every case comes from patients of the Kuzbari Centre who have consented to publication.
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- Case
- 19445
- Age
- 47 years
- View
- Looking straight ahead
- Anaesthesia
- Local or twilight sedation
Photographs of patients who have consented to publication. Every lid heals differently; a result shown here cannot be transferred to anyone else.
More cases from the Kuzbari Centre
Every case comes from a patient of this centre. The findings and the procedure are given below each pair, so you can judge what was done and what was not.
- Case 13359
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Findings: Increasing excess skin and a feeling of heaviness in the lids, which the patient had long taken to be normal. Procedure: Upper eyelid blepharoplasty and temporal brow lift.
- Case 19717
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Findings: Pressure on the upper lids and a permanently raised forehead; when relaxed, people told her she looked stern. Procedure: Upper eyelid blepharoplasty.
- Case 19957
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Findings: Hooded lids of long standing, noticeably more pronounced in the morning. Procedure: Upper eyelid blepharoplasty.
- Case 17658
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Findings: Eye bags for five to six years, swelling each morning and worsening again in the afternoon. Procedure: Transconjunctival lower eyelid blepharoplasty without visible scars, plus fat grafting.
- Case 19430
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Findings: Eye bags for several years; people kept telling her she looked tired, and then she felt tired. Procedure: Transconjunctival lower eyelid blepharoplasty without visible scars, with skin pinch and fat grafting.
- Case 21537
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Findings: Eye bags on both lower lids. Procedure: Transconjunctival lower eyelid blepharoplasty without visible scars, with skin pinch and fat grafting.
Photographs of patients who have consented to publication. Every lid heals differently; a result shown here cannot be transferred to anyone else.
A journey from the first thought to the supermarket
In a detailed account, the patient Lisa describes the whole course of her eyelid surgery: from the first thought of an operation on an autumn walk, through the procedure itself, to the first experiences afterwards, from work to the weekly shop.
- Bring photographs of yourself from about the age of 18 — they show us how your lid region once looked.
- Allow about an hour for the first consultation.
- Reckon with one to three weeks of downtime and organise that time in advance.
- Have cool packs ready; they ease the swelling of the first days.
- Expect that you may feel low in the first days after surgery on the face. That is normal, and we are reachable during that time.
When can I get back to normal life?
Dr Christoph Grill says how long it takes after eyelid surgery before you can be seen again — without glossing over it.
Tired eyes before, a fresh gaze now
DDr. Jessica Wittmann follows an eyelid lift from consultation to check-up.
You will find every explanatory video about eyelid surgery on the page eyelid surgery on video.
What you should allow for
The most common question after reading the patient reports is a very practical one: how much time do I need? Here are the figures to plan with.
- First consultationAbout an hour
- ProcedureDay case, no overnight stay
- AnaesthesiaLocal or twilight sedation
- Length of the operation1 to 4.5 hours
- Suture removalAfter about a week
- Back at workFrom 3 days (desk work)
- Back among peopleAfter 1 to 3 weeks
- SportAfter 2 to 3 weeks
- Final resultAfter 2 to 3 months
- CostFrom €2,600
- First consultation with photo analysisincluded
- Diagnostics and surgical planningincluded
- Operation in our own theatresincluded
- Local anaesthesiaincluded
- Suture removal and scar adviceincluded
- Every follow-up appointmentincluded
Who operates on eyelids at the Kuzbari Centre
Three specialists at the centre operate on eyelids. Whoever advises you also operates on you — and sees you again at every check-up. You choose who you feel most comfortable with.
Focus on facial surgery, several times an award winner of the Austrian Society for Aesthetic Surgery. He operates on both upper and lower lids and measures his work by a result nobody recognises as surgery.
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She works on the face only, combining surgical precision with a fine sense of what a single millimetre at the lid changes.
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He combines international training with a treatment plan drawn up for each patient. Alongside eyelid surgery, facelifting and wrinkle treatment are his focus.
View profileFrequently asked questions about experiences and results
How many eyelid operations have been carried out at the Kuzbari Centre?
More than 2,000. Upper and lower eyelid corrections take place here every week. We do not publish case numbers for individual doctors; we evidence experience through qualification, technique and the figures of the centre.
How did the reviews come about?
The reviews appear on public platforms such as DocFinder, Google and Doctify and are written there by patients themselves. On DocFinder the average rating is 4.9 out of 5; the centre’s specialists have received the Patients’ Choice Award eleven times in a row.
Are the before-and-after photographs genuine?
Yes. All the photographs come from patients of the Kuzbari Centre who have consented to publication. They are taken in a standardised way, in the same position and lighting, so that the comparison means something.
Can I expect the same result?
No, and we say that clearly on purpose. Every lid heals differently; a result shown cannot be transferred. At the first consultation we pick out cases whose starting point resembles yours — that is the more honest basis for an expectation.
Will I look different after the operation?
The aim is expressly that you look fresher and not different. That is why we ask for photographs from your youth: they make it possible to rejuvenate without changing the type. With the right technique the natural shape of the eye is preserved.
How much does it hurt?
Most patients report only minor discomfort. You are given painkillers for the days afterwards; most people need them only on the day of surgery. DDr. Jessica Wittmann explains this in detail on video.
When can I be seen in public again?
After one to three weeks. Medically most people are fit for desk work again after three days. Sport is possible after two to three weeks.
When does the final result appear?
After two to three months, once the last swelling has gone down. Every follow-up appointment until then is included.
Can I speak to a patient who has already had surgery?
We do not put people in touch — discretion comes first. What we can show you are the published patient accounts, the reviews on the platforms and the before-and-after cases we pick out at the consultation to match your findings.
What does eyelid surgery cost?
Upper and lower eyelid lifts each cost from €2,600, the combination from €4,400. The figure covers every appointment before, during and after the operation. All the items are listed on the cost page.
Your eyelid check-up
About an hour of time, professional photographs, an examination of your lid region, a look at photographs of you as a young adult and a written quotation — without obligation and without pressure.
Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 18:00 · Seitzergasse 2-4, 1010 Vienna
01 358 28 01
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