Blepharoplasty Surgery Recovery Information
After eyelid surgery, some tightness and soreness of the eyelids can occur and may be controlled with prescription pain medication. Patients should keep the head elevated as much as possible during the first few days and regularly apply cold compresses to help reduce swelling and bruising.
Dryness, itchiness, burning, excessive tearing, sensitivity to light, and blurred or double vision can occur during the first week. It typically takes ten days for the bruising to fade. Patients can usually resume reading within two to three days, and the stitches will be removed within six days.
Work and most normal activities may be resumed within seven to 10 days, while contact lenses may be worn after two or more weeks. More strenuous activities and alcohol consumption should be avoided for about three weeks.
While the blepharoplasty procedure rejuvenates the eyes, a facelift can erase the signs of aging in the entire face. Also, if patients are considering treatment for both eyelids, brow, and/or forehead, the brow lift can elevate the position of the eyebrows and reduce the lines and wrinkles in the forehead.
Ptosis Repair
Drooping of the upper eyelids is referred to as ptosis. Eyelid ptosis usually occurs when the muscle of the upper eyelid is not strong enough to raise the eyelid.
Mild ptosis repair is considered a cosmetic procedure. More severe ptosis repair can be covered by insurance. To determine whether this is a covered procedure, patients may have to have a field of vision study done to determine if this is a medically necessary procedure.