Blepharoplasty

• You should avoid, unless absolutely necessary, taking anti-inflammatory medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen, etc., for one week before surgery, as they prolong bleeding times.
• If you are taking antiplatelet or anticoagulant medications (Plavix, Adiro, Iscover, Sintrom, Heparin, etc.), inform your surgeon and anesthesiologist in order to adjust the regimen.
• You should arrive at the operating room having fasted for 8 hours, without makeup, avoiding jewelry and lycra garments.

• Bed rest is not necessary, but relative rest at home is recommended for the first 24-48 hours.

• You may apply crushed ice protected with a cloth or gauze over the eyelids, attempting to press on the bone, not on the eye. Periods of 15-20 minutes several times a day are recommended.
• The resulting bruising will depend primarily on each patient’s individual characteristics. It is not possible to know in advance. During the first 24 hours, the gauze may become stained with blood.
• You may have difficulty closing your eyelids for a few days. Therefore, the application of artificial tears (with hyaluronic acid and preservative-free) is recommended during that time. You may notice difficulty opening your eyelids due to the heaviness caused by bruising and eyelid swelling.
• You may experience minor changes in vision, with a sensation of blurred vision and glare. You may also experience tearing and a gritty sensation. These are temporary effects.
• You should avoid alcohol consumption during the first 24-48 hours.

• You should avoid physical exercise during the first week.
• You should avoid makeup during the first two weeks.
• If you work from home, you may do so after 24-48 hours, avoiding exertion.
• Around 7-10 days, you can typically return to your workplace with very few visible signs.
• Sutures are removed approximately one week later. Small white spots may appear in the suture area. The final scar is usually a whitish line. It is recommended to avoid sun exposure and apply sunscreen.
• It is important to avoid sun exposure on the scar. While you have sutures, you can protect yourself with sunglasses. Once the sutures are removed, you should use high sun protection even on cloudy days.
• Some patients experience increased tearing after surgery. This results from ocular irritation and may improve with frequent application of artificial tears.
• Contact lens use is possible after 7-10 days following surgery.

The results are fundamentally permanent. Although our face will continue to age after surgery and changes may occur over time, the results achieved with surgery are long-term. The skin and fat removed will not recur within a few years. Furthermore, factors such as sun protection and avoiding tobacco contribute to healthy aging and more prolonged results over time.

In upper blepharoplasty, the incision is made in the eyelid crease, so that the scar is concealed in the natural fold of the eyelid.

In lower blepharoplasty, the incision is typically made inside the lower eyelid, so there are no visible scars. On some occasions, if there is excess skin on the lower eyelids, an incision may be made just below the lash line. The resulting scar is barely perceptible.