Is it common for eyes to feel heavy a few hours after surgery? With this lead to ptosis (droopy eye)?

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James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  It is common for the eyelids to feel very heavy following upper blepharoplasty. This will fully resolve and will not create ptosis. Give it a couple of weeks to look and feel good.Good luck,

Benjamin Caughlin, MD, FACS · Answer

Within a few hours after surgery it is normal to have a heavy sensation in the eyes. Ptosis can be a risks of upper eyelid surgery but this heavy feeling so close to the time of surgery has no indication this will be a problem for you.  I would recommend contacting your surgeon to let them know of any issues but be as patient as possible. As things heal I think you will feel much better. Hope this helps.Best of luck,DrC

Thomas Fiala, MD, FACS, FRCSC · Answer

Yes - it is indeed a common post-op, temporary issue.  It's due to the combination of injected local anesthesia and swelling.  In the vast majority of cases, it resolves completely, without worsening any eyelid ptosis.

Chaneve Jeanniton, MD · Answer

Heavy, swollen lids common after eyelid surgery. This can result in drooping and ptosis that will improve as the eyelids heal.

Daniel Lensink, MD · Answer

It is very common for eyelids to feel heavy after eyelid surgery until the bruising and swelling is completely resolved, and that may be several weeks.

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