Upper eyelid blepharoplasty 2 weeks ago. Is it safe to put makeup on now?

Question

I had my upper eyelid blepharoplasty 2 weeks ago, I would like to know if it's safe to put on makeup now? I haven't had any complications.

John Bitner, MD · Answer

Usually we have patients wait until the incision is completely healed, no scabbing, crusting, flaking or peeling, prior to putting on makeup.  With that said, this process is almost always complete by the time you are two weeks out from surgery.

Brent Moelleken, MD · Answer

Make sure  to ask your surgeon what their preference is, and whether your healing is far enough along to allow makeup.Generally patients can apply makeup after 8 days in our practice.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

However, I strongly recommend calling your surgeon and asking if this is fine.  They know your eyelids best.  They will be managing any issues you have after surgery and are in the best position to answer this question.

P. Daniel Ward, MD · Answer

At two weeks after blepharoplasty, the incisions should be completely healed over. If that is the case, there is probably no reason that makeup can be worn.

Jane M. Rowley, MD · Answer

I personally let my patients apply makeup as soon as the sutures are removed.  Double check with your surgeon. Good luck, Jane

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

In most cases, by two weeks post-op, light make-up can be applied. I would check with your surgeon to be sure.

Victor Chung, MD · Answer

Blepharoplasty is a surgery of your eyelids. The eyelids have some of the thinnest skin on your body. It typically heals well and quickly too. At 2 weeks your eyelid skin should be healed. I would check with your surgeon to make sure you are clear to use makeup. Safety comes first.

A.K. Bhattacharya, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question. Makeup can be worn 7 days after surgery, as long as the sutures are removed. Please discuss this with your surgeon, as he/she may have different post-operative instructions for you to follow. I hope this was helpful.

Best Wishes, Dr. B.

Best Wishes, Dr. B.

Sara A. Kaltreider, MD (retired) · Answer

Be sure to ask your surgeon - you will hear differing opinions on makeup. I have my blepharoplasty patients resume eyeliner and mascara at 10-14 days (suture removal at 6-9 days), but avoid eyeshadow for 4 weeks. Be cautious with rubbing the delicate eyelid tissues when applying and removing makeup after blepharoplasty. There are many gentle cleansers available. Some patients tissues do not resorb plain sutures as rapidly as others and this may leave suture tracks that collect eyeshadow particles. (These suture remnants may be removed if they are not fully resorbed.) Your surgeon can tell you when the timing is appropriate. Best wishes.

Upper eyelid blepharoplasty 2 weeks ago. Is it safe to put makeup on now?

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