Pressure changes, straining, and dryness after eyelid surgery

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD answers: When can a flight attendant return to work after eyelid surgery?

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


Hisham Seify, MD, PhD
2 months ago
By Hisham Seify, MD, PhD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

The changes in cabin pressure during a flight are usually minimal, however it is wise to delay this for a week or two. Any activity that could cause straining is better to be avoided in the early postoerative period. During long flights it is always advisable to use lubricating or artifical tear eye drops to avoid dryness and irritation, which may occur.

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