Recovering from Connecticut Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

Recovery

Some swelling and discoloration are expected following an Eyelid Lift but usually subside in five to ten days. Following the procedure at our Westport, Connecticut, medical offices, there will be slight discomfort that can be relieved by medication. You will be given a prescription for any pain.

After your procedure, ice compresses are applied to the eyelids. Your eyes are not bandaged. However, medication used during the procedure may cause blurred vision for one or two hours but clears up rapidly. Ice compresses should be continued for 24 hours after your procedure. You should remain quiet at home and keep visitors and telephone calls to a minimum for the first two days.

Bruising around the eyes can be disguised with lightly tinted glasses. You can purchase and wear these glasses before your procedure so that they will not draw attention immediately after your surgery. You will be given specific instructions regarding rest, sleeping position, washing your face and hair, driving and work involving any eye strain.

A light cosmetic cover-up may be blended onto the lower lids starting four days after the procedure. Other facial and eyelid makeup for women including mascara, eye shadow, eyeliner, and artificial eyelashes may be applied seven days after the procedure. It is important to remove all makeup thoroughly at the end of the day using an upward motion. You may use oiled eye pads for makeup removal.

Eyelid stitches are removed four days after surgery at our Westport, Connecticut, medical offices. Remember that an eyelid lift cannot stop the aging process around your eyes. Although excess skin is removed and wrinkles are diminished, your skin continues to age. "Bags" beneath the lower eyelids usually do not recur. As you grow older the skin of the upper lids becomes looser and may create additional folds in which case an upper lid "touch-up" can be done. In time you may feel the need to have a second procedure. There is no set limit as to how many eyelid lifts you may have.

Your eyelid lift is designed to give your eyes the lighter more vigorous appearance you seek. Be sure to address any questions or concerns about this procedure to your surgeon immediately. Your health and contentment are the most important considerations any time.

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