Upper eyelid surgery and lower eyelid surgery – also called blepharoplasty – creates a rejuvenated eye appearance by removing excess skin and fat around the eyes and eliminating the sagginess of the eyelids. Blepharoplasty is a relatively common procedure these days, and most patients find that the recovery from the procedure is fairly rapid and easy.
Although the nature of the recovery will vary by patient, generally most people stay home from work for a week after blepharoplasty. Your recovery is likely to also involve:
Our experienced cosmetic surgeon and our staff will make sure you have the support you need to recover from blepharoplasty successfully. You will need to take certain precautions as your eyes heal, and this downtime may include:
If you have any concerns during your recovery, you can call our helpful staff.
To learn more about Maryland blepharoplasty, please contact John J.W. Lee, MD, FACS to schedule a consultation.
