Tips by Professionals for Quick Recovery after Blepharoplasty

With age, the muscles around the eyes get weaker and the skin gets loose which can block the vision of the eye and make the eyes look droopy because of which you look older than your age. These excess skin tissues are removed from the upper and lower eyelids under Blepharoplasty Surgery with the help of incisions which gives eyes a younger look.

As eye is a delicate part of your body this surgery has some risks and complications under it like
– Dry Eyes
– Risk of infection
– Excess Bleeding
– Blurred eyesight for some time period
– Itching and swelling

Under upper eyelids surgery, a cut is made along the natural crease, due to which, even if there will be scarring it will look like a natural crease of the eye. From that cut, a suitable amount of layers of skin is removed and then stitches are made.

Lower eyelid surgery includes removal of skin from the cut made in the inner part and then cuts are stitched.

TIPS FOR SPEEDING UP RECOVERY AFTER BLEPHAROPLASTY SURGERY

Results of the surgery does not depend on the skill of the surgeon only but also your post surgery care. You can follow some tips given below to make speedy recovery :-

1. Get Enough Rest & Avoid Eye Strain:- Rest plays an important role in healing wounds. You must get 8 hours of sleep everyday to relax your body and get it recovered quickly after the surgery. You must not put a lot of stress on your eyes by reading, using a laptop or phone, Tv or anything that can put strain in your eyes.

2. Follow Post surgery Care Do’s & Don’ts
You must follow these given do’s and don’ts to avoid any mistake during the recovery period from Blepharoplasty surgery

Do’s

• Use ice packs (not directly to eyes but to the adjacent areas)
• Use cold compress
• Use eye creams prescribed by surgeon
• Take medications timely
• Use Eye Drops
• Clean your eyes gently

Don’ts

• Quit smoking & drinking during recovery period
• Do not clean your eyes with water often
• Don’t keep scratching your eyes

3. Avoid Sun Exposure :- Direct walking into sunlight with bare eyes can affect your eyes and can make the scarring severe with sunburn. To avoid that, you can wear sunglasses which are light, not stressing your eyes too much, to avoid any exposure.

4. Avoid Strenuous Activities :- For three to four weeks after the surgery, you must not do any kind of workout or exercise which can put stress on your eyes with extreme blood flow to them. You can start with evening or morning walks and then with small exercises after a few weeks of the surgery. If you notice any kind of strain, kindly lie down facing upwards and relax your eye muscles.

5. Visit Your Surgeon Often :- To have speedy recovery, you must visit your surgeon regularly for appointments to update your recovery speed to the surgeon. In case of any doubts or finding anything confusing, you must discuss it with your surgeon to make the period of recovery smooth for you.

6. Be Stress Free :- Taking too much stress can make your recovery slow. You must do things which you like to do the most during this recovery period, so that your mind feels fresh and stress free. But avoid doing activities which can put any kind of pressure on your eyes.

7. Be Patient :- Patience is the key to have best results and faster recovery from any surgery. You must have faith in the skills of your surgeon and your post surgery care. Do not indulge yourself in anything harsh to get quicker results. You must consider itching, dryness of eyes, blurry vision normal as temporary problems as these will go away with time.

8. Take Off From Your Work :- If your job includes work from the computer, then you must take a week off from your work to avoid any eye strain. Using a computer and taking stress from work can make your recovery slow. It will be better if you take time off from work even before the surgery.

9. Avoid Contact Lenses or Makeup :- Use of makeup around your eyes, or wearing contact lenses can make the condition of your eyes severe by making eyes more itchy and dry. Try to avoid them during the recovery period as much as you can. You can wait for the surgeon to give you permission to wear makeup or contact lenses.

10. Keep Your Head High During Sleep :- While taking rest or sleep, you must keep your head high as compared to your chest, as it gives more relaxation to your eyes and helps in avoiding any pain or stress around your eyes when you want to rest.

Everyone hopes for a speedy recovery which takes discipline in your diet and activities to achieve. One must follow the instructions by the doctor and take delicate care of your eyes for a faster recovery. Moreover, if you want to know about what your results will look like and how much time it will take for you to recover, you can consult our professional anytime and get your personalized consultation.