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Heavy Lifting After Eyelid Surgery and Facelift?

asked 2 years ago by Miss TCM in South Carolina
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
Question viewed 835 times
Tags: eyelids, face, weight

What is the maximum weight I can lift after Eyelid surgery and Facelift? I need to know how heavy my luggage can be, since I'm flying to another city for my surgery. Thanks.

7 answers to Heavy Lifting After Eyelid Surgery and Facelift?

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Heavy Lifting after Facial Surgery

I recommend avoiding strenuous activity for three weeks after a facelift and eyelid surgery. I define "strenuous" activity as anything that raises your bood pressure, pulse, or breathing rate. Don't be concerned about traveling. T here is always somebody available to help you.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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It's Too Heavy If You Have To Strain

It is easier to instruct patients on what they can't do and can't lift rather than what they can. A good rule of thumb is to avoid heavy lifting where you have to strain and vigorous physical exercise for three weeks after a facelift. As far as luggage, almost any large bag is going to be too heavy. Overnight bags with less than 20 pounds should be fine. In 15 years of doing facelifts, I have found that most people who develop problems from lifting, do so after a strenuous and sudden... more
David L. Mobley, MD

Sarasota Plastic Surgeon

sarasotaplasticsurgery.com

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No heavier than a phone book

Postoperative activity restrictions in my practice include no bending over, no heavy lifting (nothing heavier than a phone book), and no strenuous activity for 2 weeks after surgery. The swelling/ edema which results from over-exerting in this time frame takes much longer to resolve than the normal course of events. Other complications such as hematoma, suture line disruption, and excessive bruising can result from over doing it. As was previously mentioned in this post, make sure you use... more
Stephen Prendiville, MD

Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drprendiville.com

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Limit heavy lifting after eyelid and facelift surgery

It is probably best not to lift more than 30 pounds of weight for the first two weeks after your eyelid surgery and/or a facelift surgery.
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

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Pack Light - No pull over shirts / sweaters

Hi TCM, Pack light - you will be happy you did. Bring along loose and comfortable clothing - don't pack any pullover shirts or sweaters as you will want to avoid any possible problems with pulling them on or off. Best to wear loose collared button up shirts / cardigans. You also might want to bring along a hat and sunglasses - just about every patient who has eyelid surgery will get bruising so sunglasses are nice to wear when in the airport. You might get a little extra scrutiny from... more
Kamran Jafri, MD

New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
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2 weeks.

 It is best to avoid any lifting that could cause bleeding late after surgery. This is quite rare, but could theoretically happen if you strained.
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Be very careful

You should avoid any lifting for a full 10 days after any significant facial surgery.  Bleeding after a procedure can be initiated from violating this rule!
S. Randolph Waldman, MD

Lexington Facial Plastic Surgeon

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