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In addition to the information below
that is specific to eyelid surgery recovery, be sure
to read the general
recovery and healing
information also provided for you at BeautySurg.com.
glasses
and vision: After blepharoplasty, you will have
ointment inside and on your eyelids. This may make your
vision blurry for the first day or two, or for as long
as your doctor instructs you to apply the ointment.
(The ointment can be used to prevent dryness as well
as to minimize the risk of infection). Due to swelling
and delicate incisions, you will not be able to insert
contact lenses for at least a week, therefore if you
wear glasses, make sure you have them handy. Dark sunglasses
will not only camouflage your incisions if you have
to go out into public, but will also protect your sensitive
eyes from the bright sunlight.
swelling:
The thin skin of the eyelids is very susceptible to
swelling, and even a small amount of fluid accumulation
can create puffiness. To minimize swelling and speed
your recovery, you should keep your head and shoulders
elevated, even when sleeping for the first week. Sleeping
on your back, rather than on one side, will prevent
the fluid from shifting to one side and creating asymmetry.
Do not bend forward or have your head beneath the level
of your shoulders. If you need to pick something up,
you can do so by squatting down. For the first 24 to
48 hours after blepharoplasty, cold compresses rotated
every 20 minutes or so while you are awake will further
help to prevent fluid accumulation.
bruising : Because the eyelid
skin is so thin and vascular (with a good blood supply),
you will probably be bruised after any eyelid surgery.
The bruising tends to dissipate on its own within a
week.
stitches
: If you have external stitches that need removal
after eyelid surgery, your doctor or nurse will take
them out at anywhere from 3 to 7 days after surgery.
Once the stitiches are out, it is especially important
not to pull, tug, rub, or put any pressure on the eyelids.
If you have internal sutures, these are dissolvable
and will disappear on their own within a few days. Sometimes
this stitches inside the eye can be very irritiating,
causing redness, tearing, and discomfort. If this is
the case, tell your doctor because he may be able to
remove the suture, or your irritation may be a sign
of another problem such as an infection that needs addressing.
pain
and discomfort: Blepharoplasty recovery for most
people is not a painful experience. Many people use
only acetaminophen (Tylenol), while some prefer some
stronger medication for the first few days. If you have
also had a browlift or other procedures performed in
conjunction with your eyelid surgery, you may experience
more discomfort.
results : It may take a week
or two before the swelling has subsided enough for you
to appreciate your initial results. By 6 weeks, you
should be looking great. Some people may develop a little
scar tissue or prolonged swelling, especially on the
lower eyelids that may take 3 months or so to resolve.
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