Purple Eyelids After Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty

This is a good argument for having eyelid surgery with an eye plastic surgeon.  Eye plastic surgeons are also board certified ophthalmologists.  Assuming you are having "laser eyelid surgery" with some other type of plastic surgery specialist, you should not have eyelid...

The current trent to not remove as much fat as was done in the past.  However, depending on your anatomy, a significant about of fat may need to be removed.  Without pre and post op pictures, it is impossible to comment specifically on your surgery.  However, after surgery if...

Hi Smalleye, Be patient and let your eyes heal over time.  You will be pleasantly surprised at how well they eventually heal.  Communicate your concerns with your blepharoplasty surgeon.  You actually look good at this point.  Good luck and be well. Dr. P

Typically, you should wait at least one to two weeks after surgery before you can wear your contacts. This can vary depending on which procedures you had exactly and if you had any issues such as dry eye beforehand. As always, consult with your plastic surgeon to see what they recommend...

It may surprise you to learn that most non-ophthalmologist eyelid surgeons have very uneven skill in repairing eyelid ptosis.  Some might even argue that this is an overly generous characterization.  However, upper eyelid surgery often needs revision and heaviness after ptosis surgery...