What is the recovery like after a Blepharoplasty?
Swelling and bruising may occur after the eyelid lift. Patients should sleep with the head slightly elevated at a 30-degree angle for the first few days to help minimize the swelling. It’s also recommended that ice compresses or small bags of frozen peas be applied for 20 minutes on and then 20 minutes off during the first few days to control swelling and bruising. Any pain that patients experience is well-controlled with low-dose prescription narcotics or over-the-counter medication. Patients will be seen within four to seven days after surgery for suture removal. Most patients are presentable in public within seven to 10 days after surgery. In general, the upper eyelids tend to recover more quickly than the lower eyelids.
