Wearing makeup post-Blepharoplasty

I had Blepharoplasty 4 days ago, and need to go back to work next week. I have read everywhere that I'm not supposed to wear any eye make up for 2 - 3 weeks. But if my skin looks sealed and healed by next week, is there any reason I can't wear make up sooner?

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6 answers to “Wearing makeup post-Blepharoplasty”

A: Mineral makeup could be used earlier

By Hisham Seify, MD, PhD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

I like to wait for two weeks post op before applying makeup close to the eye lid incision. Mineral makeup is milder and has less effect on the skin in general. Facial makeup away from the incision is okay much sooner.

A: Blepharoplasty and make-up

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Until the incisions are completely healed, I would avoid make-up. Rubbing make-up can open incisions and also can cause an infection. Give it two weeks at least. If you are concerned about the bruising, then you can probably by cover up to blend the lowest part of the lower lid and cheek, but I... more

A: Make-up Shake-up

By Athleo Louis Cambre, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Other than the slight possibility of some irritation of the incision by your make-up, there would probably be no reason why you couldn't apply eye make-up within one week after surgery. The problem is removing the eye make-up, which involves much harsher products and some degree of rubbing of the delicate... more

A: It depends on the type of procedure

By Kenneth R. Francis, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

There are several different blepharoplasty techniques, some of which may allow you to wear make up one week after surgery. You need to check with your surgeon to see if you had one of these techniques.

A: Avoid Cosmetics

By Darrick E. Antell, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Make up can irritate the incision. You should speak with your surgeon for further details. You may be allowed to wear make-up earlier in your particular case. Seeing your surgeon before applying cosmetics is important, especially if you want to put it on so soon before the... more

A: check with your doctor

By Robert M. Freund, MD - New York City Plastic Surgeon

There are different procedures that would allow you to apply make-up but only your doctor can tell you for sure.

Comments

aliu
109 posts
10 Dec 2008

You are very logical in your reasoning but the reason why I do not recommend wearing make-up too soon after surgery despite what it looks like is that the healing skin is extremely sensitive for several weeks after surgery. Even though you are using the same make-up products you did before, your eyelids are very sensitive and can react differently to that same product you used before the surgery. When it is safe to apply make-up, green based colors can usually hide the evidence of bruising/inflammation better than other colors. I hope this helps!

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