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Makeup After Lasik
asked 1 year ago by cupcake26 in Minneapolis, MN, USA
Latest answer by Christopher Coad, MD
Question viewed 1,130 times
Tags: makeup, recovery
How soon after Lasik surgery can I safely wear eye makeup, apply face lotion, and wash my face?
3 answers to Makeup After Lasik
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Usually within 1 week wearing make-up is no problem.
Usually within 1 week wearing make-up is no problem. The real concern is that you don't want to take any chances with an infection.
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Make up After LASIK
You may wash your face, apply lotions to your face but should avoid any eye make-up for one week after LASIK. It is important to make sure that your brushes are cleaned and you change your mascara frequently. After one week, take your make up off gingerly with a solution so you do not rub your eyes.
Sandy Feldman, MD
San Diego Ophthalmologist
San Diego Ophthalmologist
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Wearing Makeup after LASIK
In my office we recommend waiting about one week after laser vision correction before wearing eyeliner or mascara. Washing your face or putting moisturizing lotion on can be done within a day of surgery, provided you are careful about rubbing your eyes. I have never had a patient who affected their procedure by applying makeup, however, I am realistic that it could happen.....so, be careful!
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