Can I still have blepharoplasty if I have to wear glasses or contact lenses?

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I have been considering getting a lower blepharoplasty but I must either wear contacts or glasses in order to see. I am practically blind without them. Am I good candidate for lower bleph surgery or should I refrain from getting it? If surgery would cause me to be unable to wear contacts anymore, there is no purpose for me to get the surgery since I would only get it so show my eyes again and not wear glasses.

Michael Law, MD · Answer

Wearing glasses or contact lenses does not mean you are not a good candidate for lower blepharoplasty surgery. Take your time researching your physician. I perform a lot of blepharoplasty revisions due to doctors who remove too much skin and fat from the lower eyelids leaving people looking hollow. View many, many before and after images as part of the process of choosing your surgeon.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

It is perfectly acceptable to undergo a blepharoplasty procedure and wear glasses or contacts afterwards. It is important not to wear contacts for  at least 2 weeks after the blepharoplasty procedure. Glasses may be worn in the immediate postoperative period. For many examples of blepharoplasty, please see the link below

Mark D. Wigod, MD · Answer

Patients who wear contacts may be at higher risk for dry eyes after lower lid surgery. Certain techniques like transconjunctival no touch and canthoplasty can help minimize the chances.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is certainly ok to have a blepahroplasty if you wear contacts or glasses. Glasses can be worn during the recovery period. Best of luck.

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

Absolutely. I actually recommend that people at least wear frames after surgery to help camouflage any redness, swelling or bruising in the undereye area. Usually, you would need to wait 2-3 weeks to wear contacts after surgery but you can wear your glasses in the recovery room immediately following surgery. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Anthony Bared, MD, FACS · Answer

The use of corrective lenses does not prevent you from undergoing a blepharoplasty.  In general, you will need to refrain from using contact lenses in the post-operative period but can use eyeglasses once the immediate swelling has resolved.  It is best to be evaluated by a surgeon who specializes in eyelid surgery and to undergo an examination so that they can better guide you on your specific case.

Suzanne Kim Doud Galli, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

Wearing glasses or contacts does not preclude you from having cosmetic blepharoplasty. Have your eyelids evaluated by a board certified surgeon with expertise in these procedures. You may not be able to wear your contacts in the immediate postoperative period but you can wear your eyeglasses.

Mark Gaon, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Yes, of course you will be able to wear contacts and glasses after a lower eyelid procedure. Glasses can be worn right away, but to give time for the surgical swelling to subside and to prevent further trauma to the eyelid, I typically wait 3 to 4 weeks before letting the patient start placing contact lenses again.

Robert T. Buchanan, MD (retired) · Answer

You should be able to wear your glasses immediately after a blepharoplasty without any problem. You will not be able to wear your contacts, however, until several weeks after the procedure when all the swelling has resolved. After that, you can wear them without problem though you may continue to need a lubricant for a month or so. Make sure whomever you see about this is very expaeienced with eye rejuvenation.

Can I still have blepharoplasty if I have to wear glasses or contact lenses?

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