What Moisturizer to use after stitches are removed from upper eyelid surgery?

I usually have my patients use aquaphor.  It is avalable over the counter in most drug stores.  I like it because it is mild and does not cause allergic reactions like some other ointments.

Thanks for the question, some docs use bacitracin others use silicone creams or mederma but I would suggest contacting your docs office and getting the one they prefer

I like Aquaphor Healing Ointment but you should consult your surgeon, everyone has their own preference. Usually after a week or two I tell my patients to go back to their regular facial moisturizer and they don't have to use anything special. 

I would certainly check with your surgeon to see if they recommend anything specific.Commonly used moisturizers that are over the counter and helpful to prevent excessive dryness and crusting after the sutures are out are Vaseline and aquaphor. Both are generally well tolerated, inexpensive, and very unlikely to cause a negative reaction.Silica based gels can be used after surgery to aid wound healing/minimize scarring, but I would certainly get your surgeon's opinion before applying any products to your incisions.All the best!

I would first contact your surgeon to see what he/she recommends.In my practice, I have my upper blepharoplasty patients use bacitracin ophthalmic ointment for 2-3 days after the sutures are removed.  After that time period they stop using any ointment and then can resume wearing makeup. Hope this helps.  

While every surgeon is different, I usually have my patients return to normal activity once the sutures have been removed.    After suture removal, the incision should be completely closed.  Make-up is usually ok at this point, as well.Ask your surgeon if they think that it is safe for you to apply moisturizer to your eyelids.  Best of luck for a speedy recovery!