• How long do eyelids stay swollen after eyelid surgery?

I am a 47 year old female. I want to know how long do eyelids stay swollen after eyelid surgery?

6 Answers

  • Plastic Surgeon
  • Garden City, New York

Swelling is to be expected after a blepharoplasty. It will peak at 24-48hrs and then subside slowly in the next few days. The majority of that swelling will be resolved in 7-10days.

  • Plastic Surgeon
  • Los Angeles, CA

Typically, eyelid swelling after blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) usually lasts for about 2 weeks. There may be some residual incisional swelling but it typically resolves over the first few weeks.

  • Plastic Surgeon
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL

After 2 weeks swelling should be much improved and makeup can be applied. Please consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon.

  • Ophthalmologist
  • San Juan, PR

It may take a few weeks for the swelling to go down.

  • Naturopathic Physician
  • San Diego, CA

it really depends on the type of eyelid surgery you get. But for a simple blepharoplasty, there shouldn’t be so much swelling. Of course every individual is different. Your surgeon will give you advice as to how to minimize the swelling such as sleeping with your head elevated, or maybe using some ice. Good luck!

  • Optometrist
  • Lafayette, LA

We give antibiotics and ant inflammatory meds

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