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Eyelid Surgery - Blepharoplasty
Getting back to normal
You should be able to read or watch television after two or three days.
However, you won't be able to wear contact lenses for about two weeks, and
even then they may feel uncomfortable for a while.
Most people feel ready to go out in public (and back to work) in a week
to 10 days. By then, depending on your rate of healing and your doctor's
instructions, you'll probably be able to wear makeup to hide the bruising
that remains. You may be sensitive to sunlight, wind, and other irritants
for several weeks, so you should wear sunglasses and a special sunblock
made for eyelids when you go out.
Your surgeon will probably tell you to keep your activities to a minimum
for three to five days, and to avoid more strenuous activities for about
three weeks. It's especially important to avoid activities that raise your
blood pressure, including bending, lifting, and rigorous sports. You may
also be told to avoid alcohol, since it causes fluid retention.
Your new look
Healing is a gradual process, and your scars may remain slightly pink for
six months or more after surgery. Eventually, though, they'll fade to a
thin, nearly invisible white line.
After surgery, the upper eyelids no
longer droop and the skin under the
eyes is smooth and firm.
On the other hand, the positive results of your eyelid surgery-the more
alert and youthful look-will last for years. For many people, these results
are permanent.
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Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) Patient Information 
Highlights: About Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Lift)
Preparing for Surgery
Pre-operative Instructions
Post-Operative Care
Recovery Time
Resuming Normal Activities
Pre-operative Instructions
Post-operative Instructions
FAQs on Blepharoplasty
FAQs on Recovery From Plastic Surgery
Eyelid Surgery Illustrations
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