Patient Guide
Blepharoplasty Care
General care guidance before and after eyelid surgery.
Before the Procedure
- Let your doctor know beforehand about any underlying condition, prior hospitalization, vision problems, poor wound healing, or specific medication.
- Blood thinners such as aspirin should only be managed or stopped under your treating doctor's guidance.
- If you're pregnant or think you might be, raise this before surgery.
- It's worth understanding that faces and eyes are never perfectly symmetrical even before surgery — expecting absolute symmetry afterward isn't realistic.
- Avoid taking any medication or supplement that affects bleeding on your own before surgery.
After the Procedure
- Swelling is usually more noticeable in the first 3 to 4 days and then gradually eases.
- Take prescribed medication exactly as your doctor directs.
- Stitches are usually removed about 10 to 14 days after surgery.
- Use a cold compress for the first two days; skip it on day three, and from day four a warm towel may help bruising and swelling resolve faster, if your doctor recommends it.
- Starting the day after surgery, apply a very small amount of healing ointment, taking care to keep it away from the eye itself.
- Rest at home is best for the first two days.
- Avoid driving for 4 to 5 days.
- Avoid strenuous exercise and heavy lifting for three weeks.
- Cut back on very salty or fatty foods, which can add to swelling.
- Keep your head elevated above your body while sleeping for the first two nights.
- A small amount of oozing from the incision in the first two days can be normal — gently clean the area with sterile gauze, without pressing or manipulating it.
- Avoid smoking for two weeks.
- Wear sunglasses whenever you're out in the sun.
- Mild blurred vision in the first few days can happen from swelling around the eyes and usually passes.
When to Contact the Clinic
Contact the clinic immediately if you experience severe pain, fever, unusual bleeding, or any other concerning symptom.
- Severe pain behind the eye or an unusual pressure sensation inside it
- Reduced vision or a clear change in eyesight
- Heavy bleeding or unusual swelling
- Pus discharge, fever, or worsening pain
- Any symptom that feels sudden or concerning
Frequently Asked Questions
This page is for general awareness and early post-treatment care only. It does not replace your doctor's direct instructions, an in-person examination, or follow-up care. If you notice any unusual symptoms, please contact the clinic.
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