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Eyelid Surgery Healing

asked 2 years ago by anon
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
Question viewed 1,032 times
Tags: eyelids

How long does healing after blepharoplasty usually take? Is there anything I can do before (or after) to speed up eyelid surgery recovery?

15 answers to Eyelid Surgery Healing

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Healing from blepharoplasty

Generally patients after a straightforward blepharoplasty are in public by a week or less, and quite comfortable with their appearance by two weeks. We allow patients to begin very light exercise at two weeks and heavy exercise usually by 6 weeks. If more complex surgeries are performed, such as revisional lower eyelid surgery, this time can be extended depending on your healing and the complexity of the surgery.
Brent Moelleken, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.drbrent.com

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Blepharoplasty healing

The bruising and swelling will last upwards of two weeks after blepharoplasty. Most patients are able to return to work, school, and social activities at this time. Incisions on the upper lid will remain red and lumpy/bumpy for six weeks, after which it becomes a fine little white line. The entire process takes approximately three months; during this time eye makeup can be used to conceal the redness. There are no over-the-counter products that will speed up the process....
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

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Blepharoplasty recovery

Upper blepharoplasty tends to recover more quickly--patients are back in public after 1 week or so. Lower blepharoplasty takes a little longer, perhaps 10 days. There are always some outliers, however, who heal more quickly or take longer. This will depend on a host of factors, including your medical history and genetics.
Sam Most, MD

Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Healing After Eyelid Surgery

I have a substantial experience performing cosmetic surgery of the upper and lower eyelids. In my experience, there is no magic! With good surgical technique and meticulous attention to hemostasis (cauterizing all the little vessels to reduce bruising), bruising and swelling may tend to be reduced. In addition, I recommend remaining in a upright position at night (as well as during the day) for several days. I do not feel that homeopathic so-called anti-bruising medications are effective.... more
Sigmund L. Sattenspiel, MD

Freehold Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Blepharoplasty recovery

Recovering from eye lid surgery usually takes about 1 -2 weeks. The sutures come out in the first week but there may be residual bruising for 2 weeks.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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You should look good after one to two weeks after eyelid surgery

Most patients look good one week after upper eyelid surgery. If you also have lower eyelid surgery (and depending on the type of the lower eyelid procedure) your recovery may take up to two weeks. To speed your recovery, follow your doctor's instructions such as use of ice packs, resting with your head elevated, wound care, eyelid massage, use of meds such as arnica montana, and bromelain, etc. Many plastic surgeons offer special make-up to help cover any persistent bruising to help you... more
Michael D. Yates, MD

Huntsville Plastic Surgeon
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Eyelid Surgery takes 1 to 2 weeks to recover from

After eyelid lift surgery it usually will take about 1 week for bruising and swelling to resolve. At that point make-up can be used for camouflage and wearing a pair of eye glasses can hide any residual black and blues. TO help expedite I usually have patients use arnica montana and bromelaine homeopathic regimens.
Andrew Jacono, MD

New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Eyelid Healing

Healing will proceed well as long as you are healthy and have good nutrition. Things you can do before the surgery is to stay away from anything that can thin the blood like aspirin or ibuprofen. After the surgery you will want to keep you head elevated and ice the eyes for the first 48 hours. Rest your eyes and dont watch TV or read for the first week. Good luck.
Farbod Esmailian, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Eyelid Surgery Heals in 1-2 weeks

You can expedite the healing by healthy living, exercise, nutrition, arnica, bromelain and avoiding anything that increases the bruising such as aspirin, motrin, fish oil ,vit E etc. After the surgery, start icing the eyes immediately for the first 2 days. In one week the stitches will be out and you should be able to use some make up and go to work. Physical recovery is 1 2 3 In 1 week you can walk a lot for exercise In 2 weeks you can run for exercise In 3 weeks you can lift weights for... more
Tanveer Janjua, MD

Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Many Different Factors Affect Eyelid Surgery Blepharoplasty Healing Time

Healing from eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty is very much individual. Your genetics, current medications, smoking and drinking history all influence the way you heal. It also is dependent upon the procedure that was performed. For the past 15 years I have been performing eyelid surgery exclusively with the CO2 ( carbon dioxide) laser. I utilize both the Coherent and Mixto lasers. I have found that in my hands my patients usually have minimal swelling and black and blueness compared... more
Mark Berkowitz, MD

Sterling Heights Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Avoid bruising after Eyelid Surgery

The best way to speed the healing process is avoid bruising. Bruising can happen during surgery, but it also can happen for three or four days after the surgery. The way to avoid bruising is to take it easy after the surgery and use lots of ice compresses. Usually people feel well the after surgery, but it is important to sit still with ice on your eyes (20 minutes on 20 minutes off) for 4 days following the surgery. For the rest of the week avoid exercise. Hope this helps.
Marc Cohen, MD

Philadelphia Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Blepharoplasty

I agree with Drs. Rand and Aldea. The only point I would like to add is: be positive. In my anecdotal experience, patients with a positive attitude toward healing heal more quickly and with far fewer problems. The detrimental effects of stress on the human body are well documented and definitely apply toward the healing process in facial aesthetic surgery.
Stephen Prendiville, MD

Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drprendiville.com

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Eyelid surgery healing.

The range is 3 to 6 weeks to have complete healing. Being presentable as soon as 7 days but full healing takes longer. Regards from MIAMI
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Healing from Eyelid job (Blepharoplasty)

the eyelids heal faster than most other areas of the body. Sutures are removed by 3-5 days, you can go back to work in a week and you can resume normal activity in 2-3 weeks. There is not much you can do to promote healing apart from eating well and NOT taking medications which may promote bleeding (which would result in bruising)
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Healing from blepharoplasty

Generally patients look good from blepharoplasty by 2 weeks after surgery and can begin to exercise at that point. It depends however on whether you have both uppers and lowers done and exactly what is done to them. You will be given a list of medications to avoid before and after surgery to minimize bleeding and bruising and you should follow your doctor's postop instructions explicitly and not overdo to have the best and quickest recovery.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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