Best Eyelid Recovery Tips

If saggy eyelids are the main cause of your low self-esteem, you can get eyelid surgery in Dubai. Read on and also learn some of the best eyelid recovery tips. 

Having saggy eyelids can be frustrating. Not only does it affect your vision, but it also affects your overall appearance and lowers your self-confidence. While you may think of possible solutions like using concealers to hide the sagginess, there is one alternative that could correct the situation entirely. 

 Most issues of saggy eyelids are associated with age. The same can happen to you when you experience stretched eyelids and the muscles offering them support are weak. At this point, you can opt for eyelid surgery. Talk to an experienced eyelid surgeon to get all the important details on what to expect before and after the procedure. 

What is Eyelid Surgery?

An eyelid surgery, otherwise known as blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin from the eyelids. As you grow older, the muscles supporting your eyelids begin to weaken, causing excess fat to gather above and below the eyelids.

This excess fat causes your eyelids to sag, drop and even droop. Having saggy eyelids causes you to look older than you are, and difficult situations could impair your vision partially. Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that can improve this problem while making your eyes look younger and more alert.

What to expect immediately after eyelid surgery

After successful eye surgery, you can expect to wake up with blurry vision as the most common and immediate side effect. However, it’s not a situation that should cause you alarm.

The plastic surgeon uses a thick ophthalmic ointment after the surgery to help keep your eyelids free from dryness and unnecessary infections. The instructions from the surgeon are to use this ointment at least four times every day for one week after the surgery.

Below are the temporary side effects you will experience after the procedure.

If the plastic surgeon uses general anesthesia to administer the surgery, you will feel dizziness or nausea.

Three Basic stages of eyelid surgery recovery

Stage one: Bruising

You may feel like you have two black eyes after successful eyelid surgery. A normal side effect should not worry you. The bruising on the upper eyelid reduces within two weeks, while the lower eyelid has its bruising reduced within four weeks.

Stage two: Swelling

Experiencing fluid retention on the upper or lower eyelids after surgery is normal. The period the fluid stays retained takes longer than bruising or discoloration on the eyelids.

The swelling may take up to eight weeks before subsiding. You may want to take a longer downtime during the eyelid recovery process to allow for complete subsiding of the swelling.

Stage Three: Incisions

You cannot avoid scars as long as you have gone through surgery. Your scars may take up to one year before they improve maximally. Like liposuction surgery, your plastic surgeon will provide instructions on how to take care of the incisions.

What are the recovery milestones after eyelid surgery?

2-3 days post eyelid surgery

You will feel nauseated due to the anesthesia during the first few days after the surgery. You can consult your plastic surgeon on the proper medication to take if you have a history of reacting to anesthesia.

You may also experience itchiness in the incision areas, which may last a few weeks but is a normal part of the recovery process.

One week following surgery

Even with the continued bruising and swelling, the pain you are feeling at this point will be minimal. Your plastic encourages you to avoid activities that will cause your eyes dry.

Ten days after surgery

At this point, you can return to work and take on your usual daily routine. It would be best if you avoided any activities that cause strain to the eyes.

2- 3 weeks post-surgery

You will notice that the swelling and bruising on your eyelids will slowly fade away. You can even proceed to wear makeup and contact lenses.

4-6 weeks post-surgery

You can see the results after the procedure at this point. Most of the bruising and swelling are completely gone. You have now fully recovered, and the plastic surgeon ensures to lift all the restrictions.

Tips for a speedy recovery after eyelid surgery

Prepare for your recovery time.

Most patients feel ready to resume normal activities 10-14 days after eyelid surgery. This is too soon, and taking some time off is important, so your eyelids heal completely.

Ensure you cover primary responsibilities ahead so you do not interfere with the period you should be resting.

Follow your self-care instructions diligently.

Get in touch with the team of plastic surgeons in Dubai to get all the information you need to speed up the recovery process.

This ensures you have everything ready to prepare for the surgery and also the recovery process.

Keep your eyes on the prize.

You will not have your ideal look for a short time. That should not destabilize you. Remember why you took the step for eyelid surgery and focused on recovering.

Avoid stressing your eyes.

Avoid checking your emails, reading your favorite books, or watching your favorite TV shows for at least a week. The activities are notorious and will quickly dry out your eyes. If you want a speedy recovery, you must allow time to heal.

Conclusion

Like every surgery, you need to take the necessary steps and precautions to ensure you heal well after eyelid surgery. 

It would be best if you had a consultation with Dr. Tarek, the best eyelid surgeon in Dubai, so he will advise on eyelid surgery recovery. 

To book an appointment with Dr. Tarek, reach out today and get a complete facial makeover. 

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