Upper eyelid surgery. Will I be able to hide my surgery when I go back to work?

Most patients have some degree of visible swelling and bruising for 7 to 14 days after the surgical procedure. With a little bit of makeup and and reading glasses, you should be just fine at 11 days.

Hello,You should be able to return to work without any noticeable indication you had eyelid surgery. The incision is made within the natural crease of the upper eye. If there is any remaining bruising, that can be covered with camoflauge makeup.

Thank you for your question. Well made and sutured eyelid incisions ultimately heal very well.  Recovery time starts with the avoidance of certain medications and supplements that enhance bruising. Be sure to tell your doctor what you are taking and stop certain supplements and medications up to 2 weeks in advance.  During the surgery, a cautery is usually used to seal off blood vessels that are leaking. The incision is the closed with sutures that can be removed after 5-7 days.  Most bruising and swelling occurs during the first 24-72 hours after the surgery and can take a couple weeks to resolve.  It  is important to limit physical activity, keep your head elevated and apply ice starting immediately after the surgery. Bruises can be covered with make up except on the incision during the first couple weeks. The incisions may be pink and firm for several weeks and should be protected from sun exposure. Although there are no guarantees due to variation in your bodies healing response, many patients are reasonably presentable within a couple weeks or so with makeup.