Care After Blepharoplasty - Los Angeles,
Ventura, Santa Barbara, Southern California

• A small amount of blood oozing out of the blepharoplasty incision is not unusual.

• Apply cold compresses as much as possible until you go to sleep.

• An antibiotic ointment (or eyedrop) should be placed on the stitches at bedtime.

• Tylenol is usually adequate for control of any discomfort. If desired, a stronger prescription pain medication may be taken at bedtime.

• Discontinue the cold compresses and begin warm compresses for several minutes three times a day.

• Moderate normal activity may be resumed, although avoid vigorous bending over or straining for at least three days. If you go outside, wear sunglasses.

• Vision after blepharoplasty may seem slightly blurry from the swelling and the ointment. Reading fine print or working at a computer may be difficult, but doing so is not harmful to your eyes or eyelids.

• You may shower and wash your hair but try to avoid getting soap on the incision.

• Continue to apply the antibiotic twice daily for at least four days.

• Application of artificial tears may feel soothing.

• Blepharoplasty sutures are removed four or six days after surgery.

• The light application of a concealer make-up to the cheek area may help to camouflage any bruising. Regular eyelid cosmetics may be applied after ten days.

• Contact lens use may be resumed in one week.


Note: The above instructions are for general reference use only. You will be given more detailed verbal and written instructions on the day of your operation.