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

 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,

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

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.