I am a 61 year old female looking into eyelid surgery in conjunction with an endoscopic brow lift using endotine - a forhead fixation device.
How long will I have to wait until going out in public without wearing hats and sunglasses? My doctor says 6 weeks minimum, but a full year for full results. I don't want to wait that long. What are the variations for people of my age?
Answer: Blepharoplasty and Browlift Recovery Time Oh goodness, your surgeon is being incredibly conservative. I usually advise patients that they will be presentable without glasses with a bit of makeup 6 to 8 days after a blepharoplasty, and with the browlift 8 to 9 days. Some bruising can be concealed with makeup.
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Answer: Blepharoplasty and Browlift Recovery Time Oh goodness, your surgeon is being incredibly conservative. I usually advise patients that they will be presentable without glasses with a bit of makeup 6 to 8 days after a blepharoplasty, and with the browlift 8 to 9 days. Some bruising can be concealed with makeup.
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Answer: Recovery Period after a Brow Lift
My Brow Lift patients typically go back to work at 2 weeks. Most still have some swelling and minor bruising that can be generally addressed with makeup. At the one month mark, most patients are looking good enough to attend black tie functions. However, if it is a super special event , I always advise having the Brow Lift done to allow for 2-3 months recovery. Good luck!
Before and After Brow Lift photos below, with Brow Lift video.
Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez
Baltimore , Maryland
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Answer: Recovery Period after a Brow Lift
My Brow Lift patients typically go back to work at 2 weeks. Most still have some swelling and minor bruising that can be generally addressed with makeup. At the one month mark, most patients are looking good enough to attend black tie functions. However, if it is a super special event , I always advise having the Brow Lift done to allow for 2-3 months recovery. Good luck!
Before and After Brow Lift photos below, with Brow Lift video.
Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez
Baltimore , Maryland
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November 1, 2013
Answer: You can expect to return to work, daily activities 1-2 weeks after endoscopic browlift and eyelid surgery You can expect to return to work, daily activities 1-2 weeks after endoscopic browlift and eyelid surgery. Bruising can take 7-10 days to resolve but can be camouflaged with makeup. All incisions are typically either hidden in the scalp hair or behind the eyelid or in the eyelid crease. In cases where excess skin is removed from the lower eyelid, the incision just below the eyelashes heals well and quickly.Stephen Weber MD, FACS
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November 1, 2013
Answer: You can expect to return to work, daily activities 1-2 weeks after endoscopic browlift and eyelid surgery You can expect to return to work, daily activities 1-2 weeks after endoscopic browlift and eyelid surgery. Bruising can take 7-10 days to resolve but can be camouflaged with makeup. All incisions are typically either hidden in the scalp hair or behind the eyelid or in the eyelid crease. In cases where excess skin is removed from the lower eyelid, the incision just below the eyelashes heals well and quickly.Stephen Weber MD, FACS
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May 13, 2011
Answer: Recovery after browlift
Recovery varies from technique to technique and patient to patient.
Generally for a lateral browlift at a subcutaneous plane, the recovery to being public averages 4 days.
For an Endotine browlift done at a subperiosteal level, the recovery will be considerably longer.
For our book chapter on browlifts, feel free to read the online version.
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May 13, 2011
Answer: Recovery after browlift
Recovery varies from technique to technique and patient to patient.
Generally for a lateral browlift at a subcutaneous plane, the recovery to being public averages 4 days.
For an Endotine browlift done at a subperiosteal level, the recovery will be considerably longer.
For our book chapter on browlifts, feel free to read the online version.
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May 13, 2011
Answer: It will be about 10-14 days before people stop asking what you just had done.
Swelling and bruising is expected with this combination procedure. It is about 2 weeks that this has calmed down enough that other will not notice for the most part. Now it is generally the case that you will notice swelling for the first 6 to 8 weeks. Overall it really is a full year before everything has fully healed. As a practical matter you will feel very well healed after 10 weeks.
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May 13, 2011
Answer: It will be about 10-14 days before people stop asking what you just had done.
Swelling and bruising is expected with this combination procedure. It is about 2 weeks that this has calmed down enough that other will not notice for the most part. Now it is generally the case that you will notice swelling for the first 6 to 8 weeks. Overall it really is a full year before everything has fully healed. As a practical matter you will feel very well healed after 10 weeks.
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