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When Can I Play Golf After Blepharoplasty?

asked 2 years ago by clp in NC
Latest answer by Chris Thiagarajah, MD
Question viewed 1,351 times
Tags: eyelids

I am an active golfer with a fairly fast swing and a low handicap. How soon would I be able to go back to playing as I normally do following Blepharoplasty (Eyelid surgery)?

18 answers to When Can I Play Golf After Blepharoplasty?

Golfing after blepharoplasty

I would wait two to three weeks after surgery. Also I would wear sunglasses to avoid the sun exposed to the incision lines of the bleph. Good luck!

Chris Thiagarajah, MD
Washington DC Oculoplastic Surgeon

Okay to golf two weeks after blepharoplasty surgery

It would be acceptable to resume playing golf at two weeks post surgery. The physical exercise of swinging the club and walking can be adequately performed after two weeks.

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Wait 2 weeks after Blepharoplasty for strenuous activity

I suggest waiting about 2 weeks. This will depend somewhat on the type of blepharoplasty that you had and if you had other procedures. Your plastic surgeon can give you a more specific time frame. When you do go back, go slowly and build up your activity. Don't get carried away the first time you're back on the golf course. Also, remember to wear sunblock and sunglasses. Enjoy!

Parham Ganchi, MD
Wayne Plastic Surgeon

Recovery after blepharoplasty

You should wait for two weeks before resuming physical activities such as golf. I recommend you wear sunscreen and sun glasses when you start playing again. When you go back to golf, follow your instincts and slow down or stop if you feel discomfort or throbbing.

Maurice M. Khosh, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

Playing Golf and Blepharoplasty or Eyelid Lift

Two of my favorite activities, golf and eyelid lifts. Eyelid lifts vary so much that I can't tell you when you'll be able to get back to the links. However, I'll take the extremes. If you just get skin and a little fat taken out of the upper lids then You'll be back, with a little bruising and minor swelling, within 5-6 days. However, if you're getting upper and lower lids with skin and fat removal, lower lid fat redraping, an internal browpexy and canthopexies or canthoplasties then... more

Christopher L. Hess, MD
Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

At least two weeks

Hi, Thank you for your question. I would recommend waiting at least two weeks to get back into golf. You want to play it safe and not put yourself at risk. A little more time may be necessary if you had upper and lower blepharoplasty. It really depends in if you are healing appropriately after surgery. Best regards, Dr. Speron

Sam Speron, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Two Weeks after most facial surgery

Unless you are having some type of skin rejuvenation with Laser most facial surgeries require about two weeks of recovery without vigorous exercise. Walking can usually be started in about a week but exerting yourself can lead to throbbing and discomfort. The integrity of the suture lines also need to be considered.

Richard Gentile, MD
Cleveland Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.facialplastics.org

Play golf 7 to 10 days after Blepharoplasty

This is for my patients in uncomplicated cases. Practice your putting in the mean time. I would also recomment the use of sunglasses when you go back because you might be somewhat sensitive to bright light that often accompanies eyelid surgery.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Wait 2-3 weeks befrore vigorous physical activity after blepharoplasty

The concern about vigorous exercise after blepharoplasty is that increasing your heart rate and blood pressure could cause bleeding. The blood vessels around the eyelids are very fragile and if bleeding occurs it can be dangerous. I limit activity for 2 weeks after blepharoplasty, but vigorous exertion such as weight training or in your case "power" golf, I would wait 3 weeks

Brooke R. Seckel, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon

www.drseckel.com

Physical activity after eyelid surgery

Typically you want to wait at least 2wks before starting any activity that can be strenuous or put you in a postion where you have to put your head down. This can result in increased swelling and pain. Waiting for 2wks allows enough healing time so you can avoid these downsides. As always make sure you check with your surgeon to see how your specific healing is going before starting any activity. One of my patients went back in a week but that is not common.

Bahram Ghaderi, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Two weeks

I would wait at least two weeks after your surgery before golfing, (as long as everything has healed correctly). Use good sun-glasses or a hat and sunblock also.

Robert M. Jensen, MD
Medford Plastic Surgeon

Golf after blepharoplasty

Usually the sutures come out between 3-5 days afte surgery. I would probably wait another week to go all out on the gof course. If you play at a really nice club, then I suggest that you take your plastic surgeon along to make sure that everything goes OK!

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Exercise 2 weeks after blepharoplasty

Of course you should follow your own doctor's plans and requirements, but I ask all of my patients including blephs to refrain from any activities that increase BP and HR for 2 weeks after surgery to minimize the risk of bleeding.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Blepharoplasty, When Can I Play Golf After the Surgery?

Hi Clp, Depends on whether you could play golf before your blepharoplasty. Guess you can by your low handicap. I'm having a guest consultant answer this question for you. Ten days should be enough time before you hit the links again. You need to wear sunglasses, hat, and physical sun block. Keep your head down and hit 'em straight. Tiger

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Please follow the recommendations of your surgeon

Dear Cip For my average patients, I ask them to wait 3 weeks before engaging in vigorous exercise. The major concern is opening up the skin wounds or tearing newly forming scar during the valsalva maneuver required during intense moments of physical activity. However, other surgeons may have other ideas or experiences. This is a question you should directly ask your sugeon.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Golf After Blepharoplasty

Upper Blepharoplasty: 2 weeks Lower Blepharoplasty: 3 weeks. Putting green; 2 days after either surgery. The risk in upper blepharoplasty is opening of the wound with swinging hard or squinting eyes in the sun. The risk in lower blepahroplasty is higher, i.e., bleeding inside the eyelid leading to compromise of vision and in rare cases blindness. So, I think golf will have to wait. Regards

Tanveer Janjua, MD
Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon

Three to four weeks of post operative recovery

You should be able to return to your golf very soon after a blephaoplasty. A 3-4 weeks of recovery might be needed for a complete upper, lower eye lid surgery. In may cases the recovery could be shorter might it is wise to avoid sports early after surgery.