How Should the Follow Up Process be After Blepharoplasty? When is it OK to Stop Seeing Your Doc?

Usually sutures are taken out 4-7 days around the eyes. Some surgeons use absorbable sutures that fall out [usually takes a  couple of weeks]

I see my patients at that 5-7 day visit, and don't see them again until 3 months out, unless they have any specific question or concern in which case they can come in sooner [or call me] if needed. At three months, we have a good idea of what our final result will be [in most patients] though improvements can continue for up to a year in terms of the incision scar.

Every surgeon may have their own slightly different protocol.

I will give you my routine and you can use it as a general basis. I prefer to use dissolvable sutures and glue so that they fall off at about 5-7 days. I typically see patients at about that time, again at two weeks and then once more at the one month follow-up. Many of my patients I will see for up to six months until the scar fades away but that is just a personal preference of mine. Good luck in your area.

Dear 779296anon,


Upper eyelids surgery has a relatively quick recovery

Stitches stay in for about 4-5 days, minor bruising can be covered up in about a week to ten days

You would see your surgeon for stitch removal, then about a month out

After a month, you can see your surgeon as needed, although a yearly follow up is recommended - this is a special type of relationship


Best regards,

Nima Shemirani