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I do transconjunctival blepharoplasty exclusively (have for 14 years--2400 cases) and have never used compression dressings. I would worry that compression could interfere with blood supply to the eyelid and also worry about the effect on intraocular pressure. I do use a small steri-strip tape...
The medial portion of the upper eyelid incision can take months to completely settle and I totally agree with the previous response that it is very imporatant to avoid overaggressive skin resection in this area which can create tethering of the medial scar to the nose.
Although eyelid surgery, called blepharoplasty, can be done under local anesthesia close monitoring of heart rate and blood pressure are required. During the surgery it is often necessary to press on the eye which in some people can cause the heart rate to slow - if this occurs action must be...
