How soon can I weight lift after a lower blepharoplasty?

Because of the wide variation in techniques, approaches, and patients, the schedule for resuming activity after eyelid operations is individually determined. Swelling after aesthetic eyelid procedures distorts the result for a period of time, and increased physical activity may prolong swelling. Some individuals are comfortable in public during healing, others less so. In the end, your surgeon's advice is more important than any other source of information. Both you and your surgeon share responsibility for your result, so please consult with the doctor who performed your lower blepharoplasty.

Thank you for your question. I would need more information in order to provide you with a more precise answer. In general, the healing process lasts 12-14 months. The second stage, which is the most important (proliferation phase), begins 48 hours after surgery and lasts 28 days. During this stage, your body produces all the collagen fibers you need to repair the wounds. For this reason, I ask my patients not to do physical activity for 4 weeks. In your case, the recovery period will depend on the type of blepharoplasty you are undergoing. Is it Transconjunctival pharoplasty, transcrustal blepharoplasty, or endoscopy? If you have undergone additional treatments such as canthopexy, canthoplasty, fat grafting, laser, etc.
I hope this helps.

Every surgeon will have a different protocol before returning to routine/strenuous activity. In my practice, I require that patients take 2 weeks off of from the gym/avoid heavy lifting to allow appropriate healing and to decrease the risk of bleeding after surgery.
Sean Fisher, MD Aesthetic Plastic SurgeonSeattle, WA