Is Two Weeks After Blepharoplasty Too Soon to Travel?

Two weeks after blepharoplasty is usually plenty of time to wait for traveling. However, if you are going to Hawaii, I would imagine that you will out in the sun and possibly the water. That is not the best idea so soon after surgery. Nobody can guarantee how fast you will heal after surgery, but discuss it with your surgeon and if you are careful, you should be OK.
Dr. Miller

Two weeks after surgery you should be fine to travel. However, keep in mind that you will still be healing and your incisions will not be completely mature. If you are traveling to Hawaii, you really need to make sure that you protect the incisions from the sun. Have a great time. Good luck.

Dear KB
I have an international practice. My patients travel. It is the reality. You are having functional blepharoplasty and by 7 days after surgery, your sutures will be out and by 10 days the eyelid bruising will be mostly resolved. The eyelid will still be swollen when you travel so 9 hours of flying will make our eyes feel quite dry. Bring an artificial tear and a bland ophthalmic ointment. Because the ointment will blur the vision significantly, just use the drops unless the eyes get especially uncomfortable.
So you should be fine. However, I do not lift my restriction on intense physical activity following eyelid surgery until the end of the third post operative week. So don't plan on going diving, horseback riding, parasailing, hand gliding, bungee jumping, swimming, etc. If you have a post-operative issue which is rare but can happen, you might find yourself unable to travel. Trip insurance would be recommended but just confirm that it will in fact apply to your situation.
What is my recommendation? While it can be done and you would likely be fine. If you have a choice, it is probably best to have the eyelid surgery when you are not about to leave town. By the way, what did your surgeon advise you?

If all goes well, you are cutting it close, but the major risks of bleeding and infection should have resolved by two weeks after surgery. However, will you really be able to enjoy your vacation?
You should keep your incisions out of the sun.
You may experience dryness during the healing period and it is important to keep the eyes lubricated to avoid dry eyes or corneal abrasions. This will be difficult in windy conditions.
Invest in a good pair of wrap around UV blocking sunglasses.
Discuss this with your surgeon.

It is acceptable to travel after two weeks since the time of your blepharoplasty. You may not be completely healed and may have some residual swelling and bruising. However, this will subside during your convalescence.