Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) Recovery

What to Expect During Blepharoplasty Recovery?

The recovery process after blepharoplasty surgery is quite comfortable. You can spend most of the process standing. There is usually very little pain after surgery.

Painkillers are prescribed to reduce this pain as much as possible. On the other hand, there may be swelling or bruising for a while. Most of the patients can return to their professional and social lives within 10-14 days.
 

What Is the Blepharoplasty Recovery Timeline?

As with most plastic surgery,  it’s important to avoid any excessive physical activity in the first 24 hours following the surgery. We suggest resting in bed with the head elevated while sleeping. Using two firm pillows is ideal.

Your eyelids will feel tight and swollen on the first day. Use eye drops as directed by your surgeon in order to prevent this. Any discomfort can be treated with over-the-counter pain relief medications. You can also use a lightweight cold compress. Make sure that they are clean and sterile.

It is necessary to wait at least 3 months to see the final results of the surgery. The skin tissue heals from this process and there is no longer any possibility of complications.
 

What Are the Tips to Speed up the Blepharoplasty Recovery

Remember that these tips are helpful to speed up your healing process:
 

• Sleep on two pillows with your head elevated

• Use ice and cold compresses, especially in the first days

• Wearing contact lenses in the first week

• Drink plenty of water and fluids

• Avoid alcohol and smoking

• Choose light and healthy meals that are low in salt

• get lots of rest

• You may also experience double vision or blurriness for a few days after surgery. If you had the surgery in the summer, wear dark sunglasses when going out.

What Are the Complications That Can be Occurred After Blepharoplasty?

Blepharoplasty surgery is not risky or risky for your health. It is a simple procedure that is performed hundreds of times a day. However, like any operation performed under general anesthesia, it can carry some risks. It should be noted that the risks of these complications are very rare and most of them are temporary.

The following complications may occur after eyelid surgery:
 

• Anesthesia risks

• Bleeding at incision lines

• Numbness and numbness at the surgical site

• Difficulty closing eyes

• Dry eyes

• Lower eyelid drooping

• Infection

• Pain

• Sensitivity to the sun or other bright light

• Swelling and bruising

• Prominent scar

• Temporary visual impairment

• Very rare chance of blindness