Best Recovery Tips after Blepharoplasty Surgery

Blepharoplasty Surgery is an eyelid surgery under which extra fat and skin tissues from the upper and lower eyelids of the surgery are removed which in result makes the person look more young and enhances facial appearance.
Under Upper eyelid surgery, a layer of skin is removed along the natural crease, from where excess skin or fats is removed and then stitched. This results in no visible scarring post surgery, as the scar seems like a natural crease of the upper eyelid. Baggy or droopy upper eyelids, with age become loose and block the vision, making you look older than you actually are.
Lower eyelid surgery involves the procedure of removal of excess skin and fats from the inner part of the eye, so even if there will be any scars after the surgery, those will not be visible.

RECOVERY TIPS TO RECOVER FASTER

Not only the results of any surgery depends upon the efficiency with which surgery is done, but it also depends upon the post surgery care done by the patient. So , if you are willing to boost up your recovery, you must follow some tips and precautions suggested by we .

1. FOLLOW POST SURGERY INSTRUCTIONS

• • • Use Ice Packs
      Eyes are a very delicate part of the body, after Blepharoplasty surgery there can be swelling, bruising,        around the eyes for a few days due to the use of incisions during the surgery. To minimize these after effects, you can use ice packs or cold compresses around the eyes from time to time. For some days after the surgery, you can also have discomfort or mild pain which can also be reduced with the help of these ice packs.
    • Use Sunglasses and Sunscreen
      To avoid direct sunlight , you must use sunglasses whenever you go out after the surgery. Also, you should  use sunscreen all over your face especially around eyes to avoid sun exposure. Direct Sunlight can affect your eyes adversely and can harm them too.
    • Do Not Smoke or Drink
      Smoking or Taking alcohol can really make your recovery slower, it can also be dangerous for your health. So, you are advised to stop smoking and drinking during the recovery period of the Blepharoplasty Surgery.
    • Be Gentle Around Eyes
      During the first few days of the surgery, you can feel some itching or you will feel like rubbing your eyes. Always remember to be gentle around your eyes, even when you are cleaning them or rubbing your eyes.
    • Use Eye Creams
      You can take suggestions from the surgeon about which eye creams will suit your eyes the most. It will help to heal the wounds of the eyes and recover faster.

2. HAVING ADEQUATE SLEEP IS IMPORTANT
Sleeping is considered as the best time for the body to recover. So, you must take plenty of sleep so that your eyes can get enough rest and time to heal. To give more relaxation to your eyes, you must keep your head higher than your chest.

3. KEEP YOURSELF FREE FROM STRESS
Realizing rush and hush in our lives, we can go through different kinds of stress and strain, which can affect our body in many ways. After the surgery, when our body becomes weak, these things affect us more. So to make your body recover fast, you should try not to think about those things which can give you stress and should try to do what you like the most.

4. ATTEND EVERY APPOINTMENT
For the surgeon, it is very significant to know about your process of recovery and be updated. With this , he or she can guide you properly and suggest many things according to your recovery speed. So, try to visit your surgeon from time to time to keep yourself and your surgeon aware of your post surgery care.

5. DO NOT GET ENGAGED IN STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES
Extreme physical activities can put an extreme stress on your eyes too. So, it is advised for every patient, not to engage themselves in strenuous activity during 2-3 weeks post surgery to avoid any kind of pain or discomfort.

6. TAKE BREAK FROM WORK
For a few days, you need a complete rest for the recovery of your eyes. So, to avoid stress of taking leave from your job after the surgery, you can apply to take a break from work before the surgery.

7. BE PATIENT AND HAVE FAITH
Everybody is different and thus everybody takes different time periods for recovery. So even if your recovery is a little slow, then you must have patience and should have faith in the results and skills of your surgeon. Definitely, with following all the post surgery care instructions and following tips for recovery, you can get the best results.

Blepharoplasty surgery is one of the most famous surgeries in the world and most successful also. As the final results depend upon the care taken post surgery, it is necessary that you make necessary notes of tips that will help you. Recovery tips given in this article are the best advice recommended by the professionals that bring out the required results. If you want to discuss your case with the expert you can book an appointment with our professionals and held a personalized consultation anytime.