Recovery time for eyelid surgery is about a week

The average recovery time after the Blepharoplasty procedure is about 7-10 days. The healing process is different for every patient, but the swelling and bruising should resolve during this period of time. Smokers are at greater risk of slower wound healing. It is recommended to take one week from work and most of the patients after 7 days are ready to resume their daily activities. It is important to follow your surgeon's recommendations and instruction as far as taking prescribed pain medication and taking care of the wounds. It is important that the surgical incisions are not subjected to excessive force, swelling, abrasion or motion during the time of healing.