how long an upper eye lid lift recovery will take?

Upper blepharoplasty recovery is usually very short, with sutures removed in 4-6 days and return to full activity at 3 weeks.  If the patient is very compliant with the icing of the eyelids, there is usually minimal bruising.  I use 1 continuous suture which runs beneath the skin of each eyelid, and is removed easily on day 4-6.  This gives an excellent cosmetic result to the incision line as there are no external sutures to remove.

The biggest recovery issue after blepharoplasty is bruising around the eye. This typically resolves within 5-10 days following surgery but can be camouflaged as early as a few days following surgery. Ice and elevation of your head while sleeping can reduce the risk and reduce the severity of bruising but the possibility can't be totally eliminated. Most people return to work within 7-10 days following surgery. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

It all depends on exactly the type of upper lid surgery you will have, but generally, most of the swelling resolves within two weeks. The procedure can often be done in the office as a minor procedure. Sutures are usually taken out in 5-6 days. For more information, you should seek a consultation with a surgeon who specializes in eyelid surgery.