When Can I Play Golf After Blepharoplasty?

Question

I am an active golfer with a fairly fast swing and a low handicap.  How soon would I be able to go back to playing as I normally do following Blepharoplasty (Eyelid surgery)?

William Portuese, MD · Answer

It would be acceptable to resume playing golf at two weeks post surgery.  The physical exercise of swinging the club and walking can be adequately performed after two weeks.

Sam Speron, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi,
Thank you for your question.
I would recommend waiting at least two weeks to get back into golf. You want to play it safe and not put yourself at risk. A little more time may be necessary if you had upper and lower blepharoplasty. It really depends in if you are healing appropriately after surgery.
Best regards,
Dr. Speron

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

This is for my patients in uncomplicated cases. Practice your putting in the mean time. I would also recomment the use of sunglasses when you go back because you might be somewhat sensitive to bright light that often accompanies eyelid surgery.

Bahram Ghaderi, MD · Answer

Typically you want to wait at least 2wks before starting any activity that can be strenuous or put you in a postion where you have to put your head down. This can result in increased swelling and pain. Waiting for 2wks allows enough healing time so you can avoid these downsides. As always make sure you check with your surgeon to see how your specific healing is going before starting any activity. One of my patients went back in a week but that is not common.

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi Clp,
Depends on whether you could play golf before your blepharoplasty.  Guess you can by your low handicap.
I'm having a guest consultant answer this question for you.
Ten days should be enough time before you hit the links again.  You need to wear sunglasses, hat, and physical sun block. 
Keep your head down and hit 'em straight.
Tiger

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Dear Cip
For my average patients, I ask them to wait 3 weeks before engaging in vigorous exercise. The major concern is opening up the skin wounds or tearing newly forming scar during the valsalva maneuver required during intense moments of physical activity. However, other surgeons may have other ideas or experiences. This is a question you should directly ask your sugeon.

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

Upper Blepharoplasty:  2 weeks
Lower Blepharoplasty: 3 weeks.
Putting green; 2 days after either surgery.
The risk in upper blepharoplasty is opening of the wound with swinging hard or squinting eyes in the sun.
The risk in lower blepahroplasty is higher, i.e., bleeding inside the eyelid leading to compromise of vision and in rare cases blindness.
So, I think golf will have to wait.
Regards

Chris Thiagarajah, MD · Answer

I would wait two to three weeks after surgery. Also I would wear sunglasses to avoid the sun exposed to the incision lines of the bleph. Good luck!

Parham Ganchi, PhD, MD · Answer

I suggest waiting about 2 weeks. This will depend somewhat on the type of blepharoplasty that you had and if you had other procedures. Your plastic surgeon can give you a more specific time frame. When you do go back, go slowly and build up your activity. Don't get carried away the first time you're back on the golf course. Also, remember to wear sunblock and sunglasses. Enjoy!

Maurice M. Khosh, MD · Answer

You should wait for two weeks before resuming physical activities such as golf. I recommend you wear sunscreen and sun glasses when you start playing again. When you go back to golf, follow your instincts and slow down or stop if you feel discomfort or throbbing.

When Can I Play Golf After Blepharoplasty?

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