Opthamologist or Plastic Surgeon for Eyelid Surgery?

There are three types of surgeons that perform eyelid surgery:  plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeon, and oculoplastic surgeons.

Experience matters more than the type of surgeon. It is important to ask your surgeon how many eyelid surgeries they perform per year, and ask for before and after photos to evaluate their results.

If you decide to see an Ophthalmologist, make sure that he/she is an ASOPRS trained Oculoplastic surgeon, and not an general Ophthalmologist, as they would not have enough experience with eyelid plastic surgery.

You can find one using the link provided below.

The question of which specialty is less relevant than your expectations.  Well trained and experienced Plastic Surgeons and Oculoplastic Surgeons can perform the procedure.  Return to work 5 days postop is unrealistic.  You will be swollen, bruised and have difficulty focusing, not to mention the unwanted attention due to your appearance or the sunglasses you are wearing indoors.  Consider delaying the procedure until you have more time for recovery. All the best.