What is the standard eyelid surgery recovery time?

September 13, 2007
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I cannot afford to miss more than 2 weeks of work when recovering from blepharoplasty procedure. Can a plastic surgeon describe the post-op recovery typical for patients? 

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July 8, 2019

Answer: Eyelid Surgery Recovery

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Kenneth Bermudez, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 8, 2019

Answer: Eyelid Surgery Recovery

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Kenneth Bermudez, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 29, 2018

Answer: Recovery post blepharoplasty

Ellis Choy, FRACS(Plast)Specialist Plastic Surgeon
October 29, 2018

Answer: Recovery post blepharoplasty

Ellis Choy, FRACS(Plast)Specialist Plastic Surgeon
March 13, 2018

Answer: Eyelid Surgery Recovery

Daniel Butz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 13, 2018

Answer: Eyelid Surgery Recovery

Daniel Butz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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January 9, 2015

Answer: Eyelid Surgery Recovery Time Is Very Patient Dependent

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Mark Berkowitz, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
January 9, 2015

Answer: Eyelid Surgery Recovery Time Is Very Patient Dependent

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Mark Berkowitz, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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April 29, 2024

Answer: Recovery After Blepharoplasty

Kyle Kimura, MDBoard Eligible Facial Plastic Surgeon
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April 29, 2024

Answer: Recovery After Blepharoplasty

Kyle Kimura, MDBoard Eligible Facial Plastic Surgeon
March 27, 2024

Answer: Eyelid Surgery Recovery Time

Kiersten Riedler, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
March 27, 2024

Answer: Eyelid Surgery Recovery Time

Kiersten Riedler, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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