Eyelid Surgery Recovery

I cannot afford to miss more than 2 weeks of work when recovering from blepharoplasty procedure. Can a plastic surgeon describe the post-op recovery typical for patients? What is the standard eyelid surgery recovery time?

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Some of the other concerns patients express when they...

Some of the other concerns patients express when they are in consultation regarding a blepharoplasty are how long the bruising and swelling is going to last in and around their eyes and when can they get back to work. Typically for two weeks after the blepharoplasty, you will have some degree of swelling and bruising around the eyelids, both upper and lower. After this recovery period you should be back into your work and social environment.

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Recovery after blepharoplasty

The honest truth is..that this depends on you. ON AVERAGE, most patients are 90% back to normal in two weeks. Are their incisions still visible..yes. Do they have some slight bruising..yes. Is it small enough to not notice...yes. However..that being said if my sister said, "Chris, my wedding is in two weeks..can you do a blepharoplasty on me today and in good conscience tell me I will "back to normal" in two weeks", I would tell her not to take the chance. There are... more

Recovery after eyelid surgery

Recovering from eyelid surgery is much easier than you might expect. You will feel pretty good almost immediately. Eyelid surgery is really not a painful procedure. In my practice, stitches come out in 5 days. You can expect a little bruising though it can usually be covered with makeup within one week of surgery. While there may still be some swelling resolving you will look good at one week after surgery. If you have bruising you might need as long as 4-6 weeks for the marks to completely... more

Recovery Time After Eyelid Surgery

Every patient heals differently and the amount of bruising and swelling varies. To minimize bruising, be sure to eliminate any blood thinners (such as aspirin, ibuprofen, herbal supplements and vitamins) for at least 14 days before surgery. Head elevation, avoiding any straining and ice mask all help with recovery. For Upper Blepharoplasty, I suggest that my patients take 5-7 days off from work. Suture removal is typically 5-7 days following surgery... more

In general, 7-10 days after Blepharoplasty

I generally do some sort of Blepharoplasty or Ptosis repair every working day. I agree, of course, with my colleagues. Recovery time varies from patient to patient. Some of your recovery time is in your control, while other factors are not. With the definition of "recovery" meaning that there are no noticeable incision marks, swelling or bruising to the outward public, eye surgery in my office has a recovery rate generally of 7-10 days. I would estimate that this statement holds... more

Eyelid surgery recovery

I have done well over 1500 blepharoplasties. Most patients take 1 week off from work. Most of the swelling and black and blue are resolved by that point. I have patients not do any strenuous activity for the first 2 weeks after surgery. The recovery is not painful or difficult. I have patients put iced saline pads on their eyelids for the first 36 hours while awake and use antibiotic ointments and drops. I also have patients sleep with their heads... more

Eyelid Surgery Recovery

Typical recovery is as follows: Pain Level: Mild discomfort. 0-3 days of pain medication; may not require medication Swelling and bruising: skin removal only: 3-5 days; skin & fat removal: 1-2 weeks Stitches: if used, removed in 2 -5 days; no bandages Work: Return after 5 days with makeup; After 2-3 weeks without makeup Exercise: Wait 2-3 weeks Sun protection: Six months with SPF 15 or higher Final result: Seen after 1-2 months Contact lenses may be worn in 1-2... more

The good news is that 2 weeks should be plenty of time for recovery

The good news is that 2 weeks should be plenty of time for recovery sufficient to return to work. For lower eyelid surgery, the most common approach I use is known as the transconjunctival approach. Using this approach, the incision is made on the inside of the eyelid so that there is no visible scar at all from this surgery. However, bruising will often occur with lower eyelid surgery but is usually resolved within 7-10 days. Any minor residual bruising can be easily covered with makeup... more

Eyelid Surgery Recovery

Two weeks is more than enough time to recover from eyelid surgery. Bruising and swelling can be greatly reduced if your surgeon uses certain techniques during he surgery and specific methods and medications. Typically, the sutures are removed in about five days.Generally speaking, eyelid surgery is one of the quickest plastic surgery procedures to recover from. Hope this is helpful. Dr. Sajjadian

Recovery after eyelid surgery

Two weeks is plenty of time to plan for your recovery. You will most likely have some swelling and possibly some bruising at the end of two weeks, however you should be able to cover any bruising with makeup. The swelling will look more like puffiness and even with the puffiness your eyelids should look significantly better than they did before your surgery. The stitches on the upper lids are removed 5-6 days after surgery. Depending on the type of surgery needed for the lower lids will... more