How long will I recover after Chalazion surgery?

If one has a chalzion adequately treated through excision or incision, there is often some swelling that needs to subside. This can take a very short time but in some instances can take several months. It depends on both the size of the lesion and if there was significant infection.

Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, there is no textbook answer. Your recovery time depends on the location, size, and technique used to remove it. It may be removed with a laser, scalpel, needle, or liquid nitrogen. I suggest consulting with the physician that will perform the procedure to get the most accurate estimate. Best of luck!DrC

Thank you for sharing your question. Recovery time is about 1 week following incision and drainage of a chalazion. Usually, the best treatment is injecting the chalazion with Kenelog. This procedure is highly successful with no recovery time. See an experienced doctor with this technique, because complications can occur. Good luck.