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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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Recovery after eyelid surgery

For most eyelid surgeries I would say five to seven days is sufficient to be presentable to go back to work. Some patients heal much faster then others. The newer techniques we use are usually minimally invasive with quick recovery.

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Kami K. Parsa, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

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

Chris Thiagarajah, MD

Washington DC Oculoplastic Surgeon

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

Paul C. Zwiebel, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon

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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

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Adam Rubinstein, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

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Quick Recovery after Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid surgery can be one of the most straightforward recoveries in facial plastic surgery. Typically there is some redness in the eyelid area which improved over the first 3-4 days. If the surgery is done carefully and proper preoperative precautions are taken (avoiding any blood-thinning medications like Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Fish oil, Vitamin E, taking Arnica Montana and Bromelain starting one week before surgery), it is rare to see excessive bruising or black eyes. It is extremely... more

Gregory J. Vipond, MD

Pasadena Facial Plastic Surgeon

Blepharoplasty recovery

Eyelid surgery has become one of my most popular procedures. If excess upper eyelid skin is hooding the eye and needs to be eliminated, an incision is made in the crease at the top of the lid and excess fat and skin are removed. The incisions are closed and sutured on the underside of the skin. If undereye puffiness and dark circles need to be eliminated, an incision is made along the lower lashes that will be almost invisible when it heals. Next, the fat below is either removed or... more

Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD

New York Plastic Surgeon

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Blepharoplasty Recovery

Most patients are able to return to work in 7-10 days after undergoing eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty. This recovery time can be even shorter if only upper eyelids are addressed. From El Paso.

Frank Agullo, MD

El Paso Plastic Surgeon

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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

Kenneth Bermudez, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

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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

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Ali Sajjadian, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon

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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

Arnold Zweig, MD

Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgeon

How long is the recovery time for blepharoplasty

Recovery usually takes 10 days. During that time patients notice swelling and bruising. Once the initial 10 days have passed, patients may return to normal activities. In this initial period, prescription prednisone can help reduce swelling. I also find Arnica-Montana effective in minimizing early post operative bruising. The final results of surgery though, may take up to three months to manifest.

Maurice M. Khosh, MD

New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

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

Amiya Prasad, MD

New York Oculoplastic Surgeon

The recovery time from blepharoplasty is mostly...

The recovery time from blepharoplasty is mostly dependent on the amount of bruising and swelling which occur. Unfortunately, there is no way to tell in advance how much bruising and swelling there will be. For some patients who are not concerned with other people knowing they had surgery, the amount of bruising is not an issue and they return to most normal acitvities in 2-3 days. For others, 2 weeks is a good time course. In addition to the bruising and swelling, care should be taken for... more

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D.J. Verret, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

There are steps you can take to shorten your recovery.

Certainly your concern about a quick recovery is valid. Eyelid surgery is a great way to rejuvenate your eye and facial appearance. Recovery typically is less than two weeks but there are no guarantees. My blepharoplasty patients typically have sutures in for one week. We do a variety of things to help prevent bruising and swelling and minimize recovery. This includes avoidance of aspirin, ibuprofen or any blood thinning products two weeks before surgery. It also includes icing for the first... more

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Mark Hamilton, MD

Indianapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon

Recovery from blepharoplasty

Your question is one of the most frequently asked by patients considering blepharoplasty. Anticipated recovery may be influenced by your surgeon's approach and technique, so he or she may be able to provide a more accurate estimate in your case. In general, skin sutures are removed by 5 days, the majority of bruising and swelling are improved by 7 days. Everyone heals differently, but the vast majority of patients are able to return to work within 2 weeks. There may still be some visible... more

James M. Pearson, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Recovery following eyelid surgery usually short

Recovery after upper and/or lower eyelid surgery is generally short, among the shortest of all cosmetic procedures. Usually sutures are removed in three to five days. Most patients are able to be up and around the next day following the surgery. I recommend ice packs on the eyes for the first twenty hours after surgery. Driving is permitted three days after surgery. Glasses and sunglasses can be worn immediately after surgery. Contact lenses should not be... more

James Tang, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

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Eyelid Recovery Time

The healing of eyelid incisions may take 5-7 days at which time sutures can be removed. You will be ready to return to work and normal activity within 7-10 days and can resume wearing contact lenses in 2 weeks. Cosmetics can camouflage any bruising or redness that remains. Healing will continue for several weeks as swelling continues to dissipate and incision lines improve. Diligent sun protection and consistent use of dark tinted sunglasses is essential for 3 weeks.

Rod J. Rohrich, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

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Eyelid Surgery Healing Time

Every patient heals differently. For an upper Blepharoplasty, I suggest that my patients take one week off from work. the suture removal is typically 5-7 days following surgery. For a lower Blepharoplasty, I suggest 10 days off from work. It is important to follow your surgeons pre and post operative instructions in order to heal properly.

Michael Sullivan, MD

Columbus Facial Plastic Surgeon

Recovery time after blepharoplasty

2 weeks should be sufficient - I've had patients go back to work the next day with sunglasses. Most people do not complain of much pain after the first day. Bruising peaks in 2-3 days and is usually what prevents people from going outside - most people opt to wear sunglasses to hide the bruising as it resolves.

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Keshini Parbhu, MD

Orlando Oculoplastic Surgeon

Surgery for upper eyelid

The amount of healing and bruising varies but there is a general guideline to consider. If an eyelid requires the creation of a new crease, the length of time for swelling to diminish typicallly requires 10-14 days. If, however, the eyelid has an exisiting crease, then the swelling typically diminishes by 7 days. The identification of a crease is important to ensure symmetry of the upper lid skin after surgery.

John Pak, MD, PhD

Chicago Oculoplastic Surgeon

Eyelid Surgery Recovery -- 2 Weeks Is Plenty

During the first week, most of the swelling and bruising will subside. At the end of this week, all sutures will be removed. Shortly after, makeup my be applied to hide any residual bruising. No heavy exercise for four weeks is best.

Anand D. Patel, MD

Austin Facial Plastic Surgeon

Post op recovery time for eyelid surgery...

After blepharoplasty you should expect to be bruised and swollen for about seven to ten days after surgery. While every patient is different in how he or she heals, you should typically expect to miss 7-10 days of work. Many patients have the surgery on a Friday, then take the next week off. That way, you have the two weekends to recover as well and only 6 regular work days are missed. Be sure to follow your post operative instructions including a lot of... more

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Andrew Miller, MD

Edison Facial Plastic Surgeon

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

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Michael R. Macdonald, MD

Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

Recovery time recovery time required for eyelid surgery

We typically ask our patients to request between 1-2 weeks off work in order to essentially insure that they will be ready for work without any visible signs of surgery. Most patients are ready sooner, however, individual variability does exist so it is safer to err on the longer recovery period to avoid stress and potential conflict. web reference: drkaram.com

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Amir M. Karam, MD

San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

Recovery from eyelid surgery

Recovery from eyelid surgery can vary but, in general, most are able to return to work in seven to ten days. There may be a bit of residual bruising but that can be covered with some foundation and some make-up. Sorry guys. Best, Tal Raine MD