7 months ago
I like to wait for two weeks post op before applying makeup close to the eye lid incision. Mineral makeup is milder and has less effect on the skin in general. Facial makeup away from the incision is okay much sooner.
Mineral makeup could be used earlier
Hisham Seify, MD, PhD answers: Wearing makeup post-Blepharoplasty
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 weeks. But if my skin looks sealed and healed by next week, is there any reason I can't wear make up sooner?
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