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If you're considering blepharoplasty in San Francisco ...
Immediately following blepharoplasty
surgery, ointment and
cold compresses may be applied. Your eyes may be loosely
covered in gauze. Before you are released, Dr. Mosser will
explain:
- how to care and cleanse your eyes
- medications to apply
to your eyes or to take orally in order to reduce the risk of infection
- how to monitor the surgical site for specific problems
You may experience some swelling and bruising around your
eyes. There is a possibility of temporary dry eyes after blepharoplasty surgery. These
can be controlled with medication, cold compresses, and
ointment.
You will need to keep your head elevated at all times
until the swelling has diminished. You should count on
wearing sunglasses outdoors during the initial healing
process; not only will they protect you from sunlight,
but also from blowing dust and debris. You can return to
most normal activities within several days of blepharoplasty
surgery.
Healing will take five to ten days, after which sutures,
if any, will be removed. At this time you can resume wearing
contact lenses if you have them and can easily return to
work.
Results—the Amazing New You
After several weeks you will begin to see the final results
of your blepharoplasty surgery. It may take a full year for your
incision lines to fully refine, though they won’t
be readily noticeable even weeks after surgery. Though
your eyelids will continue to age naturally, their youthful
and vital appearance can be maintained for many years after blepharoplasty surgery
with diligent use of sunglasses and sunscreen. And at
any time after your blepharoplasty surgery, you can address your questions
to Dr. Mosser at any of his San
Francisco facial plastic surgery clinics.
Learn about Bay
Area Eyelid Surgery Basics.
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