Most discomfort after blepharoplasty peaks in the first 48–72 hours and is managed with cold compresses, head elevation, lubricating drops and simple paracetamol. Avoid aspirin and ibuprofen unless your surgeon says otherwise. Contact your surgeon urgently for...
Most people are presentable in public around ten to fourteen days after eyelid surgery. But that figure hides a lot of variation, and it is not the same answer as “when will my eyes look finished.” Swelling settles in stages, and the last few percent of...
Most people heal from eyelid surgery without any drama. Swelling, bruising, watering, and a gritty feeling are all part of the normal process, and they settle on a predictable schedule. But a small number of problems are genuinely time-critical — and one of them can...
Blepharoplasty is surgery on the eyelids. It can address heaviness in the upper lids that shadows your vision, and it can soften the bags and hollows that make the lower lids look tired. But “eyelid surgery” is really two different operations. Upper...
The first seven days after eyelid surgery are the ones patients ask about most, and they follow a fairly predictable pattern. This guide covers what is normal, what you should be doing each day to stay comfortable, and — most importantly — the small number of signs...