I am 50 years old and having Blepharoplasty done under local anesthesia (upper lids only - fat and skin removal). I am using Latisse and wear contacts daily as I have very poor eyesight.
How long will I have to wait before I can begin to wear my contacts again? And how long before I can begin to use Latisse after my surgery?
First off, ask your surgeon what he/she thinks, and adhere to their opinion. I think contacts can be comfortably placed at about one week -- a little tender before that. Latisse, maybe three weeks to avoid irritation. Both could be used sooner if your surgeon thinks so.
After upper blepharoplasty eyelid closure is less effective than normal for the firts week or so. This can often lead to dry eye which is why we use lubrication after eyelid surgery.
I ask my patients to wear glasses for the first week or so until I am sure eyelid closure is normal and the eye is not dry.
If dryness is a problem, the contacts can make it worse.
See before and after photos of upper and lower laser Blepharoplasty.
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