Is 7 Days Too Early to Remove Stitches for Upper Blepharoplasty?

Upper eyelid blepharoplasty incisions heal inconspicuously in nearly everyone. I typically remove sutures from the upper eyelid incisions around 5 days post-op. There should be no problem waiting till day-7 in most cases.

Dr. Joseph

A variety of suture techniques are utilized to close blepharoplasty incisions. Depending upon the method used, suture removal varies from patient to patient.When non-absorbable sutures are used, they're generally removed between four and seven days following surgery. Some variation occurs because of the wound healing process.  It's important to remove sutures as soon as possible to avoid cross hatching scars. When this approach is taken, scars heal nicely and are often imperceptible.If you're concerned about scarring following blepharoplasty, it's important to talk to your plastic surgeon. Your surgeon should be able to address your concerns and alleviate your anxiety.

7 days sounds like a typical time frame. The most important thing to do is to follow your surgeon’s care instructions and make sure minimal tension is applied on the incision lines. That will help with the scarring.