How long does it really take to recover from upper and lower bleph? I had it done less than a month ago, and all the research I have done on the web, says "You should be back to work in 7 days". It does not address long term healing. I am not healed yet, and my eyes don't look right yet. The bags below are still visible. I am interested to hear about the long term healing aspect of this surgery.
Answer: Going back to work and being fully recovered are not the same thing. I have patients who are back on the phones the day after eyelid surgery. The often will sneak into their office 3 to 5 days after surgery. Generally many people find 7 days back to work a bit early but 10 to 14 days are much more feasible depending on how much public contact they have. By 14 to 21 days, most people will not grab you by the arm and ask what happened? I release my patients to return to their workouts at 21 days. Lumpy firmness in the lower eyelid is at its maximum 4 to 6 weeks after surgery before getting better. Most eyelid patents tell me at 8 weeks that they feel like things just settled down. However I advise them that they continue to heal over the next 12 months. Your experience is fits this time line.
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Answer: Going back to work and being fully recovered are not the same thing. I have patients who are back on the phones the day after eyelid surgery. The often will sneak into their office 3 to 5 days after surgery. Generally many people find 7 days back to work a bit early but 10 to 14 days are much more feasible depending on how much public contact they have. By 14 to 21 days, most people will not grab you by the arm and ask what happened? I release my patients to return to their workouts at 21 days. Lumpy firmness in the lower eyelid is at its maximum 4 to 6 weeks after surgery before getting better. Most eyelid patents tell me at 8 weeks that they feel like things just settled down. However I advise them that they continue to heal over the next 12 months. Your experience is fits this time line.
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Answer: Upper and lower bleph recovery Thanks for your question! Swelling can persist for quite a while in the lower lids. I would say that at 3 months, you are fairly close to what would be an end result. If you are still concerned at that point, I would suggest addressing your concerns with your plastic surgeon. Good luck!
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Answer: Upper and lower bleph recovery Thanks for your question! Swelling can persist for quite a while in the lower lids. I would say that at 3 months, you are fairly close to what would be an end result. If you are still concerned at that point, I would suggest addressing your concerns with your plastic surgeon. Good luck!
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October 24, 2018
Answer: Eyelid lift recovery Many thanks for posting your question - it is a very good point you raise - immediate recovery from surgery is different from the longterm result settling down.Whist it may be possible to return to work soon after surgery (normally most bruising has gone by 2-weeks), there will still be residual swelling for quite some time. This might be subtle and not noticeable obviously to others, but you will be aware of it. It can take several months for the residual swelling to settle down, and this varies between different people.As a rule, the final result can be said to be judged a year after surgery for most plastic surgery operations. I hope this helps
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October 24, 2018
Answer: Eyelid lift recovery Many thanks for posting your question - it is a very good point you raise - immediate recovery from surgery is different from the longterm result settling down.Whist it may be possible to return to work soon after surgery (normally most bruising has gone by 2-weeks), there will still be residual swelling for quite some time. This might be subtle and not noticeable obviously to others, but you will be aware of it. It can take several months for the residual swelling to settle down, and this varies between different people.As a rule, the final result can be said to be judged a year after surgery for most plastic surgery operations. I hope this helps
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November 24, 2018
Answer: How long does it take to recover from Blepharoplasty Thank you for sharing your question. It usually take about 2 weeks for patients not to look like they had surgery. Swelling improves over 6 months as well as the scars appearance. I hope this helps.Good luck,
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November 24, 2018
Answer: How long does it take to recover from Blepharoplasty Thank you for sharing your question. It usually take about 2 weeks for patients not to look like they had surgery. Swelling improves over 6 months as well as the scars appearance. I hope this helps.Good luck,
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July 12, 2016
Answer: Eyelid Surgery Recovery Thank you for your question. We advise a recovery period, of 5 - 7 days, for an upper eyelids and two weeks for lower lids. For patients who bruise easily, recovery may be slightly longer. Cool whitchazel compresses (dampen cotton pads with whitchazel, cooled in the fridge), post surgery, are very helpful in reducing swelling and providing relief. Sleep with your head elevated, for the first few nights, this will also aid in reducing swelling. Best of Luck!
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July 12, 2016
Answer: Eyelid Surgery Recovery Thank you for your question. We advise a recovery period, of 5 - 7 days, for an upper eyelids and two weeks for lower lids. For patients who bruise easily, recovery may be slightly longer. Cool whitchazel compresses (dampen cotton pads with whitchazel, cooled in the fridge), post surgery, are very helpful in reducing swelling and providing relief. Sleep with your head elevated, for the first few nights, this will also aid in reducing swelling. Best of Luck!
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March 23, 2014
Answer: Healing from Eyelid Surgery There are different stages to healing from any surgery. Majority of the bruising/swelling resolves within the 7-14 days. The muscles and other structures can take up to 3 months to recover and "settle". Majority of the scarring is complete in first 3 months, although complete healing/remodeling of the scar take up to a year. For most patients, what is most important is the obvious signs of surgery (bruising/swelling) which last 7-14 days.
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March 23, 2014
Answer: Healing from Eyelid Surgery There are different stages to healing from any surgery. Majority of the bruising/swelling resolves within the 7-14 days. The muscles and other structures can take up to 3 months to recover and "settle". Majority of the scarring is complete in first 3 months, although complete healing/remodeling of the scar take up to a year. For most patients, what is most important is the obvious signs of surgery (bruising/swelling) which last 7-14 days.
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