Upper eyelid surgery. Can I put any moisture cream on my eyelid to help with the dry sensations?

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I am 17 days post op of upper eyelid surgery my eyelid feels very dry can I put any moisture cream on my eyelid right now to help with that dry out side sensations? Or is anything that I can apply to the Mall? Thanks

Keshav Magge, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  At this point, assuming the incisions are healed, it should be safe to place moisturizing lotion or vaseline to help with dryness.  Best to touch base with your surgeon.  All the best,

Paul Lanfranchi, DO, FAOCOO · Answer

Assuming you have healed well (without delay) and there are no scabs on your incision lines, it should safe to put a bland moisturizer on your eyelids. To be safe you should at least call your surgeon to check in and get a definitive answer. In my practice, a patient 2 1/2 weeks post bleph can put on makeup/creams/lotions etc. so long as they are not irritating.

John J. Martin, Jr., MD · Answer

Ask your surgeon.  I have patients put some Vaseline on a couple times a day if they feel dry.  Especially good at bedtime.  If this is too greasy for you, use a basic moisturizer.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Blepharoplasty: post operative healing and dry skinYou need to speak with your surgeon .  I will let my patients wear makeup , moisturizer etc one week after surgery

Robert Brueck, MD · Answer

This should not be a problem but it is always best to discuss this with your surgeon.You far enough along post op.

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