Eyelid Surgery

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Will I Be Able to Close my Eyes After Eyelid Surgery? 70 answers

Does the eyelid surgery leave the lids pulled open more so, causing difficulty to close them?

Eyelid Surgery Recovery 61 answers

I cannot afford to miss more than 2 weeks of work when recovering from blepharoplasty procedure. Can a plastic surgeon describe the post-op recovery...

How Long is the Healing Time for Laser Blepharoplasty in Order to Look Normal? 15 answers

I would like to have a laser blepharoplasty double eyelid surgery but is afraid over the healing periods. What will the effects be after one week?

Stitches Came off 2 Days After Blepharoplasty 14 answers

I had Blepharoplasty 4 days ago, and my stitches came out on the second day. Is that bad? Everything looks sealed tight, but I wanted to make sure...

How Much Physical Discomfort is Felt Immediately After Eyelid Surgery?   14 answers

My eyelids will be lifted out of my field of vision. Is that a pretty painful correction? Will the pain be similar to the pain of an irritated boil?

Uneven Eyelids After Blepharoplasty 13 answers

I am three weeks today post-op from upper/lower blepharoplasty, outside incisions. There has been no change in my eye size difference, one being...

Traveling After Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty? 13 answers

I am due for upper & lower Blepharoplasty and I would like to know if I can take the train back as I live 3 hours from the hospital or would you...


Wearing Makeup After Blepharoplasty or Eyelid Surgery 11 answers

I had Blepharoplasty 4 days ago, and need to go back to work next week. I have read everywhere that I'm not supposed to wear any eye make up for 2 - 3...

How Long is Recovery for a Brow Lift and Eyelid Surgery when Done Together? 11 answers

I am a 61 year old female looking into eyelid surgery in conjunction with an endoscopic brow lift using endotine - a forhead fixation device. How...

Had Lower Skin Pinch Blepharoplasty 5 Days Ago. Eyes Still Very Puffy. 11 answers

I realize it's only been 5 days and that swelling can take a long time to resolve after lower blepharoplasty. However, I was under the impression...

Blepharoplasty Recovery Time? 10 answers

How much recovery time is needed after a blepharoplasty?

Ice Vs Heat Post-blepharoplasty or Fat Transfer? 9 answers

What is the evidence, if any, on when and how to use ice or heat after a blepharoplasty and fat tranfer?

What Can I Do to Keep my Eyes Moist After Blepharoplasty Surgery? 8 answers

It has been 1 week after my blepharoplasty surgery upper/lower. I find my eyes very dry and tight.

When Can a Flight Attendant Return to Work After Eyelid Surgery? 8 answers

How long should a flight attendant wait to return to work after eyelid surgery?

How Will Eyelid Surgery Affect Eyelash Regrowth? 8 answers

How long does it take eyelashes to grow back after eyelid surgery? Will they grow back in the natural direction?

Any Creams for Raised Blepharoplasty Scars? 7 answers

Is there a cream for raised scar from blepharoplasty over 2 years ago? I didn't think Mederma could be used around eyes. My eyelids are also still...

Hollowing After Blepharoplasty 7 answers

It will be 3 weeks this Friday since I had lower Blepharoplasty. I'm getting really nervous. As the swelling goes down it looks as though there may...

Does Healing Time After Blepharoplasty Differ Depending on Extent Procedure? 6 answers

Does recovery take longer if also fat and tissue is removed than if only excess skin is removed? How much longer does the recovery take?

What is the Healing Time for Endoscopic Brow Ptosis Repair and Blepharoplasty? 6 answers

How long does it take to heal from a bilateral endoscopic brow ptosis lift and bilateral blepharoplasty? My job is not particularly stressful in terms...

Gel Pads to Speed Up Blepharoplasty Healing? 5 answers

I had Blepharoplasty 4 days ago, and need to go back to work next week. Will "second skin" type compression/adhesive gel pads speed up the...

Congenital Ptosis Surgery-Fascia Lata (Left Eye) 4 Wks Ago.When Should I Heal? 5 answers

I'm male 27.BMI normal.Myopic, use glass with -6D.I had a congenital ptosis in left eye described as-LPS FN 2mm,Bells-Good,MJW->-ve.I had an...

How Does the Eyelid Properly Heal Without Stitches? 5 answers

Is stitchless blepharoplasty a viable procedure? What special precautions should be taken during the healing process?

Numbness Eyelid Surgery? 5 answers

How long after undergoing eyelid surgery should numbness around the eyes reside?

Blephroplasty Recovery and Results 4 answers

Had upper & lower bleph along with ptosis repair. Very little bruising but seem to have an allergic rxn (sutures??). Started on po prednisone on...

Are There Things Than Can Speed Up the Recovery from Eyelid Surgery? 4 answers

Is there a recommended diet, cream, vitamin and/or medication that could be taken before and after eyelid surgery to make the healing process...

Ptosis Surgery (LPS Resection) Recovery Time? 4 answers

I had LPS resection where the surgeon put the incision under the eyelid. He used dissolvable stitches and said it will take up to 4 weeks for them to...

Eyelid Surgery for Lumps Caused by Evolence? 2 answers

I am considering lower eyelid surgery due to eye shadows and lumps. The lumps are caused by a filler Evolence. What does this involve? Risks?...

Eyelid Incision Lumps 2 answers

I am on day 12 of recovery from eyelid surgery. While I am happy with the results, I seem to be having lumps at the incision line. Will this go away...


Ptosis Repair - How to Speed Up Healing Process? 1 answer

Resting from medical leave due to necessary ptosis repair (bilateral). just wondering, I have about a month to rest at home, what can I do to speed up...
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