After Upper Eyelid Surgery, How Long Before I Can Get Back in a Public Swimming Pool?

I tell my patients two weeks as well.  For one, I worry about risk of infection, and for two, I also don't allow my patients to exercise for about 2 weeks to avoid tension on the wound and prominent scarring or incision lines.

 

 

Granny K

What matters is the opinion of the surgeon who is taking care of you.  That is because if you get yourself into trouble after surgery, it won't be one of us taking care of you.  It  will be your surgeon.  Please call your surgeons office and ask them this question.  You will not be bothering them.  Personally, I would recommend 2 weeks before getting into a pool- the upper eyelid skin needs to be fully intact.

Because of the chemicals used in swimming pools, I would be conservative and advise you not to swim for two weeks after surgery. Also, in a public pool, there is always a concern about sanitation. Ask your plastic surgeon when you can use goggles and about his protocol for returning to swimming.