Golf competition 6 days after blepharoplasty? How soon can I golf and/or should I withdraw from the competitions?

Hello and thank you for your question about blepharoplasty and recovery. Most board certified facial plastic surgeons will recommend waiting at least two weeks after your surgery before resuming any strenuous activities. Bending over or lifting — as well as the more strenuous aspects of golf — for example, could increase your blood pressure and lead to bleeding and complications which could impact your results. You can gradually resume more vigorous physical activities after two weeks and safely resume all your normal activities after four weeks. Talk to your board certified facial plastic surgeon if you have more questions or concerns about recovery. There are many qualified and experienced board certified facial plastic surgeons who perform blepharoplasties and who can give you a satisfying and safe result. Good luck! 
- Jacqueline T. Cheng, MD

In my practice, I recommend that patients avoid strenuous activity of any kind (including lifting, straining, exercise, etc) for 2 weeks after most facial procedures, including blepharoplasty. While it's possible that nothing would happen from playing golf, the swing forces involved, bending over, etc are risky activities only 6 days after surgery and would put you at risk for bleeding. Occasionally, some blurry vision is also possible in the immediate postop period, which would also affect your ability to play golf. Of course, discuss your concerns with your surgeon, but I would tell all of my patients to either skip the surgery or skip the golf until 2 weeks after surgery.
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Hi there, thanks for your question. I would agree with my colleagues, best to avoid strenuous activity for two weeks. Best of luck to you.

 In our practice, we tell patients not to be performing any strenuous activity or exercise for two weeks after a blepharoplasty procedure. Probably best to reschedule the surgery, or skip the golf competition

I can say if this were my bleph I would not be golfing 6 days post op.I usually tell my patients to wait at least 3 weeks post op.

Thank you for your question. I would check with your surgeon first about this predicament. If you were my patient I would say you might want to withdraw from the tournament that is 6 days post op, but that you would probably be fine to play 2 weeks later as the stiches will be removed and most of the swelling and bruising will have subsided. Best of luck, Dr. Heffernan

Generally, working on your short game is safe at 2 weeks, but the intrathoracic pressure generated by a good golf swing with a driver could cause postoperative hemorrhage. I would recommend delaying surgery until after your competition. There are plenty of fine blepharoplasty surgeons out there! You may want to request a transconjunctival blepharoplasty with laser skin treatment - does your retiring surgeon offer this option (no visible incision)? Just a thought. Best wishes.