I had eyelids surgery 10 days ago and I am healing quickly and very nicely visually. I still have anesthesia light/heavy headed periods that come and go and my eyelids feel tired. I feel like it's work to keep my eyes opened sometimes, the lids feel heavy. Is this normal after surgery and is it from the surgery or the after effects of the anesthesia? How long does this generally last?
February 12, 2015
Answer: Heaviness in eyelids after bleph The heaviness and lethargy are both common postop--one from residual swelling and the other as a consequence of anesthesia and possibly pain meds. Give it time. You should feel much better within a couple of weeks. If you returned to work shortly after surgery, know that this can also contribute to the way you are feeling so try to pace yourself.
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February 12, 2015
Answer: Heaviness in eyelids after bleph The heaviness and lethargy are both common postop--one from residual swelling and the other as a consequence of anesthesia and possibly pain meds. Give it time. You should feel much better within a couple of weeks. If you returned to work shortly after surgery, know that this can also contribute to the way you are feeling so try to pace yourself.
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April 15, 2014
Answer: Tired Eyes after Blepharoplasty It is not unusual to feel like your eyes are heavy and tired at this point after your procedure. There is still swelling and inflammation in the tissues around your eyes. This can make the eyelids feel heavy. The anesthesia should be out of your system by now. However, if you are taking any medications (especially narcotic pain medications), this could give you a tired feeling. At 10 days after surgery, you shouldn't really need that type of strong medication. Check in with your surgeon to make sure that everything is healing as expected. Good luck!Dr. Parham Ganchi - NJ Plastic Surgeon
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April 15, 2014
Answer: Tired Eyes after Blepharoplasty It is not unusual to feel like your eyes are heavy and tired at this point after your procedure. There is still swelling and inflammation in the tissues around your eyes. This can make the eyelids feel heavy. The anesthesia should be out of your system by now. However, if you are taking any medications (especially narcotic pain medications), this could give you a tired feeling. At 10 days after surgery, you shouldn't really need that type of strong medication. Check in with your surgeon to make sure that everything is healing as expected. Good luck!Dr. Parham Ganchi - NJ Plastic Surgeon
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