Swift Eyelid Surgery Recovery Tips
Are you having eyelid surgery soon and concerned about the post-op recovery process? Worrying about how much time you will need to spend on recovery after surgery is normal, especially if it is on your face.
Indeed, you will need to take some time off from your regular daily activities while you heal, and the overall recovery period can take a few months. However, you can reduce downtime with the tips in this article.
Eyelid Surgery Recovery Expectations
Eyelid surgery, also called blepharoplasty or an “eyelid lift,” is a common way to fix problems or make the eyes look better. It entails resecting (cutting out) the extra skin, fat and muscle from your upper or lower eyelids (or both), resulting in a more alert and youthful appearance.
You can expect bruising, swelling and incision scar development, respectively. Bruising disappears first and usually takes around two weeks. Next comes swelling, which can persist anywhere from a few days to eight weeks. The recession is gradual. Last to fade is the incision scar, which can take up to one year for maximum improvement in some individuals.
It is possible to go out in public or return to work as early as five days following the operation; it depends on your comfort level.
Tips For a Swift Recovery
Most importantly, you will receive post-op care directions; follow them exactly as instructed. Aside from that, you can do several other things to help speed up the healing process.
Avoid Straining Your Eyes
It would help to avoid any unnecessary eye strain during the week following blepharoplasty. For example, do not read, check your email or watch TV because engaging in such activities can irritate and dry out the eyes.
Keep the Area Cool
The swelling and bruising are similar to those of a black eye, and you can reduce the symptoms the same way: with a cold compress to reduce the puffiness. Always use a towel to protect your skin and ice for no more than ten minutes at a time. In addition, avoid anything warming, like sun exposure and hot baths or showers.
Sleep Well and in the Right Position
Get enough sleep to speed recovery because sleep heals the body. Relax and do not overwork yourself. Also, do not sleep on your stomach because it can cause unintentional damage to your blepharoplasty incisions. Instead, sleep on your back for at least three weeks following surgery with your head raised to reduce swelling.
Be Patient and Contact Ocuplastic Surgery if You Experience Anything Unusual
Knowing the rehabilitation process might help you stay patient and focused. Nevertheless, cosmetic eyelid surgery recovery is a steady process that can be frightening initially. But do not worry; you will see your procedure’s outcomes soon. Contact Kami Parsa, MD immediately if you think you are not healing fast enough or notice symptoms that are out of the ordinary. We want your downtime to be as swift and smooth as possible.
465 N Roxbury Dr. Suite 1011
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (310) 777 - 8880
Email: info@oculoplastic.info
