Ptosis Surgery

After eyelid surgery, patients with be advised to use cold compresses to minimize swelling and bruising. Eyedrops and ointment will be used on the eyelids for the first 2 weeks. Sutures in the upper lids will dissolve over this time. Patients do not typically experience much pain during recovery but may have some discomfort due to swelling. Patients need to avoid exercise and any exertional activity for the first week, gradually returning to normal activity in the following week. Recovery does not require bedrest or assistance, but activity should be minimized in the first week. No eye makeup or contact lenses can be worn during the first two weeks. Most swelling and other side effects typically subside within this time frame, but “fine tuning” of the healing occurs over many weeks. The scars from blepharoplasty are typically well-concealed, and usually fade with time to become virtually undetectable.