You might be wondering what the recovery from upper blepharoplasty will look like. This article will tell you about Pre-op requirements, Post-op care, Common side effects, and how much it costs. The average cost of the procedure will be discussed. Here are some things you should remember before you undergo your procedure. Here are some of the most common side effect post-operative side reactions. After surgery, you can expect to feel swelling, bruising, pain, and other side effects.
Pre-op needs
To ensure safety and best results, comprehensive eye exams are necessary prior to any surgery. Pre-operative exams will check the patient's ability to see, tear film stability, as well as strength of the eyelids. The surgeon will also perform a visual field test to assess visual acuity, symmetry of the palpebral fissures, and any previous eyelid surgery. Before any functional blepharoplasty, a preoperative photo will be taken.
Typically, the swelling and bruising around the eyes will go down after a few days, and patients will be able to resume normal activities, such as eye makeup and contact lenses. Patients should avoid strenuous activity for the first week. However most patients are fully healed within two weeks. The patient should be accompanied by a responsible adult home. The surgeon will share with them any post-operative instructions. Patients should restrain their activities for 72 hours while they recover and keep their head up. Patients are advised to take five to seven days off work, and avoid cosmetics for two weeks.
Post-op care
Patients should take cold compresses as well as ice to reduce swelling. Some patients may experience numbness around their eyes for a few hours. The patient can also use cooling packs shaped for the eyes, as well as frozen peas or corn wrapped securely in plastic. Patients should avoid touching the incisions with any foreign objects or fingers.
After several days, you are able to continue showering and washing your hair. For the first five to seven days, you can shampoo your hair and use ice on the eyes. It is important to avoid applying eye makeup at the surgical site. After four or five days, you can start using eye makeup again. You should not use contact lenses or sunglasses for two weeks after the procedure.
Common side effects
Although upper blepharoplasty is generally performed in an outpatient setting, there are some common postoperative side effects, which you should be aware of. You may experience sensitivity to light, blurred or double vision, slight pain, puffy eyes, double vision, double vision, blurred vision, and a slight blurred vision. You will need someone to drive your car home. It is important that you do not smoke for at most two weeks prior. Smoking can slow down healing and increase the chance of infection.
Blepharoplasty can cause swelling and itching, which are temporary and easily managed. Cold compresses and elevation of the head can reduce swelling. Ointments and eye drops can help alleviate dry eyes and tightness around the incision sites. You should avoid reading, television watching, and wearing contact lenses after surgery.
Average cost
The average cost for upper blepharoplasty surgery is $3,200. The amount of skin, fat and muscle that needs to be removed will determine the exact cost. Patients who have upper blepharoplasty combined with other aesthetic surgeries may pay more. Because both procedures require a lengthy recovery period, it is best to plan ahead. The average time to recover after upper blepharoplasty is six weeks.
Although minor swelling andbruising are common following an upper blepharoplasty the effect is usually minimal. The discomfort will disappear in a few weeks and most patients will experience no discomfort. For a few days, patients can reduce swelling by applying cool compresses to their scalps and elevating their heads. Patients may feel some soreness for several days, even though bruising is usually minimal. Upper blepharoplasty recovery can cost anywhere from $1,500 up to $3,000 on average. You should speak with your cosmetic surgeon about specific costs.