Tips to Improve Upper Eyelid Surgery Results

When you are getting ready for a surgical procedure, you want to prepare properly to optimize results. Surgery is invasive and recovery and healing is a process. So it is important to be as prepared so you can to ensure a smooth recovery. Below, we cover tips to improve upper eyelid surgery results.

Tips to Improve Upper Eyelid Surgery Results

We will share some great tips to improve upper eyelid surgery results. These are things you can do before and after your procedure. It is important to live a healthy lifestyle so you can maintain great results for many years to come. A commitment to the process will enhance your results and give you even more self-confidence. 

Establish a Skincare Routine

You should incorporate a skincare routine. This can help your skin looking plump and youthful and prepare your skin for surgery and the recovery. 

Prepare Long Before Your Surgery Date

One of the best ways to prepare for eyelid surgery is to avoid habits that can impact healing. This mainly includes smoking and drinking. It is no secret that tobacco and alcohol can negatively impact your health and healing. Moreover, these habits can affect your blood vessels, which impacts your body’s ability to heal.

Always Make Time for Rest 

Ample rest is an essential part of the recovery process. Make sure you schedule some time off work well in advance. Typically, patients  take at least one week off of work while their eyelids heal. When any visible swelling and bruising subsides, you can ease back into your regular activities. Even after visible bruises are gone, your body is still healing so be sure to also follow Dr. Mettu’s post operative instructions.

Stay Away from Sunlight

You need to minimize sun exposure to skin incisions. The eyelids are extremely sensitive and thin, meaning they can get damaged easily. You should use sun protection. Sunglasses and a hat can be worn in the early healing phase, and when cleared by Dr. Mettu, you can also start wearing sunscreen on your eyelids of SPF 30 or greater.

Schedule Your Upper Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty and/or Ptosis Surgery) Consultation

Upper eyelid surgery is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures.

Contact us to schedule a consultation and learn more about this procedure. We want you to enjoy a youthful and rejuvenated face for many years to come, so also be sure to take care of your skin before and after your eyelid surgery.