I am 39 years old and am scheduled for an upper blepharoplsaty for vision concerns on May 4th. However, I already have plans for a vacation in Hawaii, leaving on May 18th. Is that too soon to travel? I am not overly concerned about being out with some bruising, but I'm very nervous about having the two events so close together. What would you suggest?
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Answer: Travel is safe two weeks after blepharoplasty if surgery and healing are normal and uncomplicated
You really need think twice about secondary surgery under the eyes. Maybe seek the opinion of your Surgeon to see what he suggests, it is difficult to imagine your result with any images. Alternatively it would be advisable to see the advice of a board certified Surgeon who...
Blood in the lower eyelid skin following blepharoplasty can leave dark circles which may take 3-4 months to go away. This is particulaly true in darker skin patients.
Be sure to wear sun block and sun glasses to avoid sun exposure as sun can make the dark color worse.
Surgical injury to the...
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