Lower blepharoplasty, RGP contact lense wearer - How long would I have to wait before wearing my lenses again after surgery?

Question

I have genetic eye hollowing and some sagging skin on both my upper and lower eyes. I want to get a lower blepharoplasty, possibly also an upper blepharoplasty, but I'm an RGP contact lense wearer. My concerns are with the healing process. If I had to choose one or the other, I'd choose to address the eye bags. How long would I have to wait before wearing my lenses again after surgery? This is important because I have no practical alternative to RGPs.

C. Blake Perry, MD · Answer

Typically patients are out of contacts for 1 week after surgery. However, if you can put your contacts in while being gently with the lids, you could probably go back in 2-3 days.
Hope this helps.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A trans conjunctival lower blepharoplasty can accomplish removal of the puffiness in the lower lids created from the herniated fat bags. There's two small incisions located on the inside of the eyelids. We recommend not wearing contact lenses for two weeks after the surgery

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