The length of recovery time from blepharoplasty depends on what you consider “recovered.” If by recovery, you’re referring to how long it will take for swelling and bruising to go down, then the answer is about one week, but if you’re wondering how long until the final result can be seen, then that can take …
Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty is a safe procedure, but it’s essential to understand the surgery and realize that there are two approaches to lower blepharoplasty. One is transconjunctival and the other is transcutaneous. Transconjunctival blepharoplasty is done by making an incision inside, through the mucosa, while a transcutaneous blepharoplasty is performed through an incision in the skin. …
Generally, an upper lid blepharoplasty is a non painful procedure that patients can usually have performed, and enjoy a minimal amount of post-operative pain medicine, because the procedure is very mild. It’s almost like a skin excision, and the eyelid itself is not particularly painful. It may swell and bruise a lot, but it is …
Icing the eyes after blepharoplasty surgery helps to reduce swelling and discomfort, and should be done according to your doctor’s specific instructions. As we age, the muscles controlling our eyelids weaken, and excess skin and fat tend to accumulate above and below the eye. As a result, some people develop “hooded” upper eyelids, where the …