How long will I be off my workout routine after Canthoplasty?

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A: Refrain from exercise routine for at least 2 weeks after surgery

By William Portuese, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

It takes approximately two weeks to heal from your canthoplasty procedure. All of the bruising and most of the swelling will resolve after a two-week period of time from the procedure. You should probably not work out or exercise for at least two weeks after the procedure.

A: Wait 3 weeks after canthoplasty for vigorous exercise

By Brooke R. Seckel, MD - Boston Plastic Surgeon

Normal recovery following canthoplasty is about 2 weeks for swelling and brusing to resolve. However, the eyelid shape can take 6-8 weeks to return to normal. The sutures used to tighten the lower eyelid neeed to hold the tissues in the proper place for long enough for healing to occur. This healing can take... more

A: I'd wait 2 weeks

By Samson Lee, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

It depends on the amount of surgery you will be getting, a minimal canthopexy versus a full tarsal strip canthoplasty would have different recovery times. Generally speaking I would wait at least 2 weeks to be safe that while straining you don't pop a stitch or open your wound inadvertently.

A: Guidelines are always 1-2 weeks for eyelid surgery recovery

By Richard Gentile, MD - Cleveland Facial Plastic Surgeon

Again consult with your surgeon but I usually advise only light exercise between week one and two due to throbbing that can occur in the surgical site.

A: Canthoplasty and exercise

By Nina S. Naidu, MD - New York City Plastic Surgeon

Hi, I would recommend taking at least a week off after your surgery, but you should speak to your surgeon to see if he/she has any specific recommendations. In general, you want to avoid elevating your blood pressure in the immediate post-operative period, as this can lead to bleeding complications... more

A: What did your surgeon tell you?

By Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD - Los Angeles Oculoplastic surgeon

Dear Christine WIth regard to down time, I let my patient walk up to 3 miles per hour level on a treadmill for the first three weeks but noting else. After three weeks, physical restrictions are removed. However, it matters very little what I think, you need to follow the directions of your surgeon to the... more

A: Depends on your surgeon

By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

You really need to address this question to your surgeon because it depends on the type and complexity of surgery that you are having. In most cases 7 to 10 days is sufficient to return to your regular exercise program.

A: One week for most activities

By Marc Cohen, MD - Philadelphia Oculoplastic surgeon

This is definitely something that you should discuss with your surgeon. I ask my patients to refrain from strenuous activity for one week after surgery. You would want to avoid anything that is likely to result in getting bumped in the face for about six weeks. A canthoplasty involves... more