Can I get back to running after minor chalazion surgery?

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I just had a small, minor chalazion removal procedure today. Is it ok for me to start exercising again the day after? I’m in track and need to get back to practice, which usually involves an hour of running everyday

Tanya T. Khan, MD · Answer

Hello, yes, you are safely able to return to running. Normally in a chalazion drainage, no stitches are put in. Just be mindful of the surgical site and apply ointment or drops as directed.

J. Timothy Heffernan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I typically tell my patients they can resume to normal activity and exercise 24 hrs after chalazion removal. However,  I would check with your surgeon first. Best of luck, Dr. Heffernan

Asaf Yalif, MD, FACS · Answer

While most of us have no issue with running/activity 24 hours afterwards it is always safest to check with your surgeon to make sure they are comfortable with you resuming activity.

Ivan Vrcek, MD, FACS · Answer

thank you for your question. In most cases, I do allow patients to return to physical activity the day after chalazion surgery, however your surgeon knows you best and it would be best to check with him or her. Best of luck!

David Cheung, MBChB, Bsc(Hons), FRCOphth · Answer

Hi. Greetings from the UK. Assuming that your surgeon performed a standard incision and curettage then yes most patients are usually OK to go back to normal exercise 24hours after. Obviously double check with your surgeon but normally there's no problems associated with this. Overall the tarsal plate is fairly avascular and so there isn't normally a major postop haemorrhage risk. Best WishesDavid

Ahad Mahootchi, MD · Answer

I would ask your doctor because without the specifics of what surgically happened or what medicines you take the answer might change.For typical uncomplicated cases on no blood thinners and healthy patients you should be able to resume activities the next day.

Nancy Swartz, MS, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Eyelids have a lot of blood vessels.  That makes them heal very quickly after surgery.  However, it also makes them prone to bleeding.  If you do strenuous exercise too soon after eyelid surgery you might have a problem with bruising and bleeding.  I would suggest that you wait three days before running.

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