Generally speaking, how long after upper and lower bleph would I be able to have a face to face conversation, with somebody who knows me well, without them asking what happened to my eyes (with makeup on)? I know people say two weeks, but is it true that in this time it would be possible/likely for someone to notice NO scars/swelling/bruising without close inspection?
Answer: Healing time after blepharoplasty This is a great question. Patients heal at different rates, so there is no way to predict exactly how long it will take you to heal. The upper blepharoplasty scar is hidden in the crease of the eyelid. By two weeks, most patients feel they can have a conversation with someone without it being obvious that they had surgery. The scar would still be visible on close inspection, especially with the eyes closed, and continues to mature over the next 12-18 months. There is often some swelling which will persist for 6-12 weeks after surgery, but this is not very noticeable in most patients. Bruising can usually be covered up with concealer by two weeks.I perform most of my lower blepharoplasty surgeries through an incision on the back of the eyelid, so there is no visible scar. With concealer it is hard to tell most patients have had surgery by two weeks, even though there may be mild swelling that can last 6-12 weeks.Again everyone is different. Some patients heal much more quickly and some patients take longer. These are general guidelines.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Healing time after blepharoplasty This is a great question. Patients heal at different rates, so there is no way to predict exactly how long it will take you to heal. The upper blepharoplasty scar is hidden in the crease of the eyelid. By two weeks, most patients feel they can have a conversation with someone without it being obvious that they had surgery. The scar would still be visible on close inspection, especially with the eyes closed, and continues to mature over the next 12-18 months. There is often some swelling which will persist for 6-12 weeks after surgery, but this is not very noticeable in most patients. Bruising can usually be covered up with concealer by two weeks.I perform most of my lower blepharoplasty surgeries through an incision on the back of the eyelid, so there is no visible scar. With concealer it is hard to tell most patients have had surgery by two weeks, even though there may be mild swelling that can last 6-12 weeks.Again everyone is different. Some patients heal much more quickly and some patients take longer. These are general guidelines.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Realistic upper and lower blepharoplasty recovery time scale Most patients have visible swelling and bruising for 2 weeks after a blepharoplasty procedure. Makeup can be applied at one week after the procedure. The incisions themselves take several months to heal completely
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Realistic upper and lower blepharoplasty recovery time scale Most patients have visible swelling and bruising for 2 weeks after a blepharoplasty procedure. Makeup can be applied at one week after the procedure. The incisions themselves take several months to heal completely
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January 19, 2017
Answer: Realistic recovery aver upper and lower eyelid surgery Sutures and tape come off in about a weeks time, and there may be some bruising depending on the person. If you're in good health and don't have any complications two weeks is a good time frame. If you want to be conservative, I would wait about 4 weeks before people who know you very well see you under close inspection. Be well!
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Answer: Realistic recovery aver upper and lower eyelid surgery Sutures and tape come off in about a weeks time, and there may be some bruising depending on the person. If you're in good health and don't have any complications two weeks is a good time frame. If you want to be conservative, I would wait about 4 weeks before people who know you very well see you under close inspection. Be well!
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January 19, 2017
Answer: Healing after Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty Hi ~ We tell our patients to plan on 10-14 days of swelling and bruising that other people will notice after upper/lower blepharoplasty. Everyone is different in their healing time and if you want to be extremely conservative wait 4 weeks after surgery which will give your body plenty of time to heal.
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Answer: Healing after Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty Hi ~ We tell our patients to plan on 10-14 days of swelling and bruising that other people will notice after upper/lower blepharoplasty. Everyone is different in their healing time and if you want to be extremely conservative wait 4 weeks after surgery which will give your body plenty of time to heal.
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January 18, 2017
Answer: Healing after blepharoplasty We remove blepharoplasty sutures 3-5 days after the surgery and most patients put a little makeup on and go back to their normal lifestyle, including seeing friends and co-workers. Occasionally, patients swell or bruise more than average and it may take them a full 10-14 days to look really good, but I think your two week timescale is very realistic.Andrew Campbell, M.D.Facial Rejuvenation SpecialistQuintessa Aesthetic Centers
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Answer: Healing after blepharoplasty We remove blepharoplasty sutures 3-5 days after the surgery and most patients put a little makeup on and go back to their normal lifestyle, including seeing friends and co-workers. Occasionally, patients swell or bruise more than average and it may take them a full 10-14 days to look really good, but I think your two week timescale is very realistic.Andrew Campbell, M.D.Facial Rejuvenation SpecialistQuintessa Aesthetic Centers
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January 18, 2017
Answer: Two weeks is a good bench mark That does not mean every patient meets that bench mark. However most patients by two weeks are at a point where others will not immediately notice the recent surgery. However you are not perfect either. For what you are describing more time is really needed but most people find the two week time frame workable for returning to work.
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Answer: Two weeks is a good bench mark That does not mean every patient meets that bench mark. However most patients by two weeks are at a point where others will not immediately notice the recent surgery. However you are not perfect either. For what you are describing more time is really needed but most people find the two week time frame workable for returning to work.
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