Post Op Massage After Upper Eye Lid Surgery?

Massage after upper eyelid surgery is a matter of preference by the surgeon.  Some surgeons may recommend it and others may not.  I would advise you to follow the instructions of your surgeon, since he has the most knowledge about your particular procedure.   

Following eyelid surgery, massage is a preference of the surgeon.  Many times with lower blepharoplasty I have the patient massage the scar to help  mobilize and stretch it to prevent contracting.  Routinely on upper eyelids, massage is used in those with some fullness at the end of their incision.  However, each surgeon has different preferences and I would suggest you follow the guidelines given to you by your doctor for the best results.

Thank you for your question. There is some evidence that musculo-lymphatic drainage massage is beneficial in managing soft tissue swelling. I am not aware of specific studies on the eyelids, but it may be help to speed up your recovery.  Massage is also used on the lid to assist with positioning after certain lid tightening procedures.  Curiosity is a positive trait.  Discuss your questions further with your surgeon. Best wishes.