If you feel just fine but people around you keep telling you that you look exhausted then your eyelids are probably to blame. If your eyes are puffy, baggy and/or tired looking then this can age you quickly.
This form of a surgical procedure can be tailored to fit your unique needs. Be aware that recovery from a blepharoplasty is not always the exact same for every patient.
Following the operation you will find yourself in the recovery room of the clinic or hospital. When you wake up after the eyelid surgery your eyes will be covered over with a cold compress gauze dressing and therefore you may see nothing but blackness. Do not let this scare you! You are all right. Call out to the nurse if you need her.
For the first day or two after the bleph operation your vision will likely be blurry and your eyelids will be swollen. Your eyes might be bruised or swollen to the point where they will hardly open at all. As long as you can see a little bit through swollen lids you just need to rest and be patient. Allow your body to recover from the trauma it has been through.
On your way home from the procedure wear a pair of dark sunglasses in order that the brightness of the sun will not cause any undue strain on your eyes. Once you return home you should lie in a semi-reclined position for the better part of two to three days.
Elevating both your head as well as your upper body lessens the amount of swelling you will experience and it should also minimize the discomfort and aching in your eye area.
During the first two days of your recovery from eyelid surgery you should apply either wet compresses or cold packs over top of your eyes. Do so as gingerly as possible. You have been given pain medication for a reason so make sure to take it as required.
While many patients attempt to be as stoic as possible about pain following eyelid surgery, what they do not realize is that if their pain increases to a higher level this can cause their blood pressure to rise. Once blood pressure is elevated this can lead to a larger extent of bruising and swelling. It can also lead to a longer and more drawn out period of healing.
If you have any questions or concerns following the eyelid surgery then do not hesitant to contact the surgeon's office to speak with someone.
It is in your best interests for someone to remain with you for the first few days following your procedure. It is not safe for you to be alone if you are hardly able to open your eyes and/or if your vision is distorted.
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