Eyelid Surgery

(Improves eyelid agginess and puffiness)

Anesthesia:  General or local.

Location of operation:  Office or Surgery Center.

Length of surgery:  30 - 90 minutes.

Length of stay:  Outpatient (home same day).

Discomfort:  Mild.  Anticipate 0-3 days of prescription pain medication or Tylenol. Many require no medication.

Bruising and Swelling:  Improves in 3-14 days depending on the extent of the surgery. Following skin removal only, expect a 3-5 days. Following skin and fat removal with canthopexy, expect 7-14 days. You can reduce swelling through constant head elevation and frequent applications of ice.

Bandages:  None.  You will be instructed to place ice compresses on your eyes for 1-3 days.

Excess Teardrops:  Expect that your eyes will temporarily be prone to excessive tearing, especially when you are outside on a windy day. This typically improves within several weeks.

Contact Lenses:  May be worn in 7-10 days.

Work:  You may feel capable of returning within 1-3 days but your appearance may be a limiting factor.

Presentable in public:  3-14 days with the help of makeup, depending on the extent of the surgery.

Sun Protection:  Protect the area for 6 months with SPF 15 or higher.

Exercise:  May be resumed in 2 weeks.

Final Results:  Will be seen in 2-6 weeks.