Healing after Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure to remove excess eyelid skin that is impairing eyesight. Often times it can be performed on the upper and lower eyelids. Having this procedure done can not only improve your appearance cosmetically, but can help your vision as well. Our experienced doctors at Utah Valley Eye Center in Provo can walk you through the process of blepharoplasty surgery. With their instructions and some of the tips provided below, you can make the healing process after surgery a lot easier.

Keep your Head Raised

As with any surgery, you will want to keep the area raised to reduce swelling. This is still true when you have the blepharoplasty procedure. Make sure you keep your head raised above the rest of your body at all times. Prop of the pillow and rest as much as you can in order to speed up the recovery process.

Cold Compress

Your doctor may suggest you have cold compresses upon your eyes as to reduce swelling and pain. When the anesthesia wears off you will want to keep a cold compress on your face fairly regularly.

Go Easy on your Eyes

There are a lot of things that can add stress to your eyes. Anything that may cause some strain should be avoided. This includes computer screens, TV, playing sports, applying make-up, and putting on contact lenses. In order to heal faster you will want to take special care of the area that was operated on during the blepharoplasty.

Stay Clean

After your surgery, your doctor will give you specific directions for caring for your eyes. It is critical that you follow all the instructions very carefully. These instructions will also tell you how to clean and care for your eyes. Make certain that you maintain the technique as sanitary as possible to avoid importing bacteria and contamination.

Eye Drops

As your eyes heal after the blepharoplasty procedure you might experience some discomfort. You need to try to avoid rubbing or scratching your eyes. Inserting eye drops regularly will help to reduce this discomfort and keep your eyes moist throughout the healing process.

Utah Valley Eye Center in Provo will provide you with all the information you need before having blepharoplasty surgery. Our doctors are experienced in all eye care and surgical procedures. To learn more about what we can help you with please stop by or call us today.