Blepharoplasty, How Long Until the Numbness Goes Away?

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Hello i got an upper eye blepharoplasty on 8/19/13 and i noticed it still feels tight and numb when i tried to put on makeup, i cannot feel my eyelids are numb, yet they hurt when i tried to apply eyeliner if that makes any sense. Is this normal? They also feel tight although i can close my eyes.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

It may take six months before the eyelids feel completely back to normal after upper lid blepharoplasty. This is a function of swelling and wound repair.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

It can take several months for the healing process to occur after blepharoplasty surgery.  Some numbness and tightness is not out of the ordinary a month after the procedure.  These issues should be improving with time however, so if they are not getting better, you should see your surgeon.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

Numbness and tightness are common after any surgery.  Massage and time will help this condition improve.

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