Jennifer S. Landy M.D.

The recovery time from a blepharoplasty procedure may vary from patient to patient however it is typically between one to two weeks. The majority of swelling and bruising is usually resolved by two weeks. There is typically no discomfort following a blepharoplasty so the downtime is mostly related to swelling and bruising. Depending on whether just the upper or lower eyelids are done or all four eyelids are done will also factor into the recovery time. Doing all four eyelids may result in a slightly longer recovery. However, I typically tell my patients that in one to two weeks their swelling and bruising should be resolved.