I just got my stitches removed today after having an upper incisional asian blepharoplasty. When would it be safe for me to wear contacts and apply makeup over the incisions? And how long should I wait before I get my eyebrows waxed?
January 18, 2016
Answer: Asian blepharoplasty It is most likely safe for you to do these things now that your sutures are out. You should consult your surgeon and continue to follow your surgeon's postoperative instructions.
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January 18, 2016
Answer: Asian blepharoplasty It is most likely safe for you to do these things now that your sutures are out. You should consult your surgeon and continue to follow your surgeon's postoperative instructions.
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January 17, 2016
Answer: When can you wear make up and contact lenses after eyelid surgery Eyelid skin heals amazingly quickly. I tell my patients they can put in contacts and wear make up after 1 week. Here's the caveat, though. If you wear contact lenses, put them in by pulling on your lower eyelids, no pulling on your upper eyelids. There are suction cup plunger assists that you can use to put them in and take them out with minimal eyelid tugging. The issue with makeup after 1 week for me is cleanliness. This is a good time to buy new fresh make up. Do not use old make up that has been sitting on your bathroom counter for the past 6 months or more. It has inevitably collected bacteria already. Also, not a great time to try a new brand of make up in case you are allergic to it. You don't want to cause any unnecessary inflammation to the area. Best to stick with brands you know and buy a new set. Good luck!
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January 17, 2016
Answer: When can you wear make up and contact lenses after eyelid surgery Eyelid skin heals amazingly quickly. I tell my patients they can put in contacts and wear make up after 1 week. Here's the caveat, though. If you wear contact lenses, put them in by pulling on your lower eyelids, no pulling on your upper eyelids. There are suction cup plunger assists that you can use to put them in and take them out with minimal eyelid tugging. The issue with makeup after 1 week for me is cleanliness. This is a good time to buy new fresh make up. Do not use old make up that has been sitting on your bathroom counter for the past 6 months or more. It has inevitably collected bacteria already. Also, not a great time to try a new brand of make up in case you are allergic to it. You don't want to cause any unnecessary inflammation to the area. Best to stick with brands you know and buy a new set. Good luck!
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