I'm having a mullerectomy performed on Aug. 6th. to correct a drooping right eyelid. I work in the food industry (direct face-to-face serving). What would be a "reasonable" time to expect to be off work until I should appear reasonable presentable to folks I am serving food to? I know this varies, but I am looking for an educated guess. Thanks.
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It is normal to have swelling after blepharoplasty and there would be even more swelling expected with fat injection. However, the swelling normally should continue to get better and not worsen. Your recovery is most likely within the normal range, but the best advice would be to...
Swelling after eyelid surgery will normally start to improve several days after surgery. Cooling of the area in the first two days definitely will help. Green tea bags can help for several reasons. If cooled in a refrigerator first and then moistened, they can be placed...
As a board-certified plastic surgeon with years of experience, there are indeed a few things you can do to reduce swelling after blepharoplasty. The most important post-op instruction is to not sleep on your face or to let your head tip forward (such as sleeping in a chair), as it can greatly...