Blepharoplasty – also known more commonly as eyelid surgery – has continued to increase in…
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Just like weighing up the different surgical options to improve your cosmetic issue, finding the right surgeon and prepping for your blepharoplasty eyelid surgery are important aspects of the process, so is the recovery.
The top two questions about blepharoplasty recovery are: how long is recovery after eyelid surgery and how can I speed it up? While it can take up to 3 weeks until you get back to all your normal activities, there are a few things you can do to ensure you have a quick and easy recovery. As a surgeon who has performed hundreds of cosmetic surgeries over the last 15 years, these are Dr Shahidi and his team’s top 5 tips for recovering after eyelid surgery.
The most important of all our tips is this one — listen to your doctor’s guidelines and attend your follow-up appointments. From managing pain to administering eye drops for keeping your eyes clean and moist and cleaning incision scars, it’s important to do exactly as you have been instructed by your surgeon in order to heal properly while minimising your risk of developing complications.
After your blepharoplasty eyelid surgery, you can expect swelling and bruising around your eyes for a couple of weeks. In order to ease the swelling and manage the pain following your procedure, use a cold compress wrapped in a towel for 10 minutes at a time throughout the day. Your doctor will provide you with detailed instructions as to how often you should do this during your recovery time after eyelid surgery.
If you’re wondering what to expect after blepharoplasty surgery, the main thing you need to prepare for is not being able to do normal activities for at least one week following your procedure. From looking at a digital screen, watching TV, reading a book or simply having your eyes open for a prolonged period of time, all of these activities can cause dry eyes, which is exactly what you want to avoid if you’re looking to speed up your recovery.
As a full blepharoplasty recovery can take up to 3 months, it’s essential that you protect your eyes from the elements — specifically the sun. When you’re able to have your eyes open for longer periods of time, be sure to wear dark sunglasses with frames that cover your eyes from the sides and a hat for extra protection if you’re outdoors. Once your incisions have healed, it’s important that you cover your whole face with sunscreen to prevent overgrowth and hyperpigmentation of your scar.
While there are many things you can do to keep your eyes healing properly, sometimes it’s the things you don’t do that makes the biggest difference. During recovery time after an eyelid surgery these are a few things you should avoid in order to speed up your recovery:
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Dr Shahidi is an Australian trained and qualified Specialist Surgeon in Facial Plastic and Ear, Nose & Throat surgery.
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