Absorbable stitches typically disappear in 7-10 days assuming plain suture materials are utilized. There are various types of absorbing sutures so ask your surgeon which one he or she utilizes.
Recovery is dependent upon a variety of factors. Certainly for one week post op it is routinely recommended that a patient not bend or lift heavy objects. Upper eyelids tend to heal faster and bruise less than lowers. Many patients who have upper eyelid surgery are back at work in a few days. Lowers clearly take more time. Avoid blood thinners, utilize cool compresses, keep one's head elevated, and rest help in the peri-operative period,
Surgically raising the droopy lid is t\one of the best means of achieving eyelid symmetry. I would suggest you be evaluated by an ophthalmic plastic surgeon.
One means of improving symmetry is to lift surgically the droopy eyelid. Ptosis repair is relatively straightforward and enjoys excellent results.
Transconjunctival blepharoplasties have been performed for 2 decades with excellent results.The incision is made on the inner aspect of the eyelid and fat is either removed or repositioned.The advantage theoretically is that the orbital septum is kept intact thus minimizing post-operative lower eyelid retraction (transconjunctival bleeps only apply to the lower lids). Many patients require skin removal and thus a skin incision may also be required.
