When can I start wearing makeup after blepharoplasty (double eyelid surgery)?

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I was wondering how long it would take for me to start wearing makeup after a full incision double eyelid surgery safely.

Francis X. Fleming, MD · Answer

Generally after about three days, however, you will want to follow the advice and guidelines given to you by your surgeon.

Michael Constantin Gartner, DO · Answer

I would say make-up could be worn about a week after the procedure. However, it's best to ask your surgeon because they might have different advice. make sure any products you apply are sterile.

Farbod Esmailian, MD · Answer

I generally don't want my patients to use any makeup until the sutures are removed.  After 48 hours I am ok with them using a concealer to cover up some of the bruising and incision redness.I would recommend you discuss this with your plastic surgeon as every surgeon has their own postoperative care plan.Good luck.

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

Usually one can wear make up about 2 days after stitches are removed from any eyelid surgery. Sutures are removed around one week after surgery.

Brian K. Machida, MD, FACS · Answer

You should be able to wear makeup at about the 10-14 day mark. It's best to double check with your surgeon if there's a question.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Specific instructions should come from your own surgeon. In my practice patients are permitted to use make up and about a week.

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

Many surgeons advise waiting at least for the stitches to come before applying makeup. But your best bet would be to follow your surgeon's postoperative instructions.

Geoffrey Pitzer, MD · Answer

Sutures typically are removed at about 1 week after surgery, and most surgeons will generally allow makeup after that, as long as you are healing well. Be sure to check with your surgeon, however.All the best!

William Portuese, MD · Answer

In our practice we allow patients to apply makeup on their eyelids once the  sutures are dissolved or have been removed. At that time  it is appropriate put makeup on.

Charles V. Pledger, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

Wait until sutures have been removed and your incision is fully healed.  Sutures come out approximately 1 week after surgery.  It may take a day or two before the incision closes completely after that.Always follow the advise of your surgeon.

When can I start wearing makeup after blepharoplasty (double eyelid surgery)?

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