{"id":1946,"date":"2026-10-20T08:53:37","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T08:53:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/eye-health\/eyelids\/blepharoplasty-recovery-week-by-week\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T12:59:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T12:59:00","slug":"blepharoplasty-recovery-week-by-week","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/eye-health\/eyelids\/blepharoplasty-recovery-week-by-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Eye Lift Before and After: Blepharoplasty Recovery Week by Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Hero (Photo + summary card) Start -->\n<section class=\"page-hero\" id=\"top\">\n\t<div class=\"phero-inner pad with-media container-fluid\"><div class=\"row\">\n\t\t<div class=\"phero-left col-12 col-lg-7\">\n\t\t\t<div data-hero-in><ol class=\"crumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/\">Home<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/eye-health\/\">Knowledge centre<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/eye-health\/eyelids\/\">Eyelid &#038; cosmetic guides<\/a><\/li><li><span aria-current=\"page\">Eye Lift Before and After: Blepharoplasty Recovery Week by Week<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/div>\t\t\t<h1 class=\"t64 hero-title phero-title\" data-lines>Eye Lift Before and After: Blepharoplasty Recovery Week by Week<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"phero-right has-media col-12 col-lg-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"phero-media\" data-hero-in><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"590\" height=\"880\" src=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/eyelid-surgery-blepharoplasty.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) illustration\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/eyelid-surgery-blepharoplasty.webp 590w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/eyelid-surgery-blepharoplasty-201x300.webp 201w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inshort\" data-hero-in><p>An eye lift before and after, meaning blepharoplasty, looks very different at week 1 than at month 3. Swelling and bruising typically last 10\u201314 days, most people are back to normal activities within 1\u20132 weeks, and numbness and scar tightness settle over 2\u20134 months. Eyelid surgeon Prof. Dr. Ahmet Sat\u0131c\u0131 operates at Laser Istanbul Clinic; judge any result after healing, not on the day the stitches come out.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!-- Hero (Photo + summary card) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Heading (Intro: heading left, text right) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad\" id=\"what-does-an-eye-lift-look-like-before-and-after\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\"><div class=\"intro-grid row\"><div class=\"intro-side col-12\"><h2 class=\"t48\" data-reveal>What does an eye lift look like before and after?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"copy prose col-12\"><p data-reveal>&#8220;Eye lift&#8221; usually means <strong>blepharoplasty<\/strong>: surgery that removes extra skin, and sometimes fat and muscle, from the upper lids, the lower lids or both. The &#8220;before&#8221; is heavy, hooded or baggy lids. The &#8220;after&#8221; is not one photo but a sequence, and the lids usually look worse before they look better, because swelling and bruising are strongest in the first days and then fade.<\/p>\n<p data-reveal>A realistic way to read any eye lift before and after photo:<\/p>\n<ul data-reveal>\n<li><strong>Day 1\u20133:<\/strong> puffy, tight lids, often bruised; the lids may be hard to close fully.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Week 1\u20132:<\/strong> bruising changes colour and fades; stitches or strips come out; the new lid crease is visible but still swollen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weeks 3\u20138:<\/strong> redness and swelling continue to settle; the scar line may feel tight.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Month 3 and later:<\/strong> numbness has mostly gone, the scar has faded, and your surgeon can judge lid height and symmetry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-reveal>If a before-and-after picture shows a flawless result &#8220;a few days after surgery&#8221;, ask when it was taken and whether it was edited. The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) says bruising and swelling after upper eyelid surgery typically last 10\u201314 days, so a clean-looking eyelid at day 3 is unusual.<\/p><div class=\"widget-slot\" data-reveal><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-layers\"\/><\/svg><span><span class=\"ph\">{{Consented before-and-after photo gallery: 4\u20136 patients with upper eyelid surgery and 2\u20133 with lower eyelid surgery, each labelled with time since surgery (e.g. day 3, week 2, month 3). Only photos with written consent from the patient.}}<\/span><\/span><\/div><p data-reveal><strong>Upper eye lift before and after, versus lower.<\/strong> Upper blepharoplasty removes excess skin (and sometimes fat) from the upper lid through an incision in the natural crease; lower blepharoplasty treats bags and loose skin below the eye. Recovery is similar but not identical, and the table later in this guide shows the differences. For the operation itself, see <a href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/eyelid-surgery-turkey\/\">eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) in Turkey<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Heading (Intro: heading left, text right) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Table (Table on a dark panel) Start -->\n<section class=\"panel dark\" id=\"blepharoplasty-recovery-timeline-at-a-glance\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"t48 sec-title\" data-reveal>Blepharoplasty recovery timeline at a glance<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tbl-flow\"><div class=\"tbl-wrap\" data-reveal><table class=\"tbl rsp\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">When<\/th><th scope=\"col\">What you may see and feel<\/th><th scope=\"col\">What you usually do<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">Day 0\u20133<\/th><td data-label=\"What you may see and feel\">Swollen, tight, sometimes numb lids; bruising; blurred vision from ointment; watery or sensitive eyes<\/td><td data-label=\"What you usually do\">Cold compresses, head raised, ointment and lubricating drops, rest<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Day 4\u20137<\/th><td data-label=\"What you may see and feel\">Swelling and bruising still present; stitches or strips removed in about a week (up to 14 days for some upper lid stitches)<\/td><td data-label=\"What you usually do\">Gentle lid cleaning as instructed; no heavy exertion; sunglasses outdoors<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Week 2<\/th><td data-label=\"What you may see and feel\">Bruising and swelling typically fading (10\u201314 days, AAO)<\/td><td data-label=\"What you usually do\">Many people are back at work after about 2 weeks (NHS); no strenuous exercise until your surgeon agrees<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Weeks 3\u20134<\/th><td data-label=\"What you may see and feel\">Redness and any remaining bruising settling; scar may feel tight<\/td><td data-label=\"What you usually do\">Scar care only if your surgeon advises it; no eye make-up on healing skin until cleared<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Weeks 5\u20138<\/th><td data-label=\"What you may see and feel\">Swelling and redness continue to settle<\/td><td data-label=\"What you usually do\">Return to exercise and normal routines as your surgeon agrees<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Months 3\u20136<\/th><td data-label=\"What you may see and feel\">Numbness resolved for most (2\u20134 months, AAO); scars fade (NHS); lid height and asymmetry reviewed at about 3 months<\/td><td data-label=\"What you usually do\">Final photos and review; revision is usually delayed 3 months or more<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p class=\"note-sm\" data-reveal>These are typical ranges from the sources listed below. Your own recovery depends on which operation you have, your skin and your general health.<\/p><\/div>\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Table (Table on a dark panel) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Heading (Intro: heading left, text right) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad\" id=\"week-1-what-happens-in-the-first-days-after-eyelid-surgery\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\"><div class=\"intro-grid row\"><div class=\"intro-side col-12\"><h2 class=\"t48\" data-reveal>Week 1: what happens in the first days after eyelid surgery?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"copy prose col-12\"><p data-reveal>In the first week your eyelids are at their most swollen, and your job is to keep them clean, cool and lubricated.<\/p>\n<p data-reveal><strong>Days 0\u20133.<\/strong> Expect puffy, tight lids and bruising. The NHS says your eyelids may be swollen and numb and hard to close, and that eyes may be sore, sensitive or watery. To reduce swelling, prop your head up with pillows for a couple of days and use a cold pack on the eyelids (NHS). Surgeons give slightly different instructions. EyeWiki, the AAO&#8217;s clinical encyclopedia, advises ice compresses for the first 3 days after upper eyelid surgery and for the first 48 hours after lower eyelid surgery, then warm compresses. A 2012 review in <em>Plastic Surgery International<\/em> describes ice-water compresses used continuously for 3 days, apart from meals and sleep, with the head raised 45 to 60 degrees. Follow your own surgeon&#8217;s written instructions, not a general rule.<\/p>\n<p data-reveal><strong>Antibiotic ointment and lubrication.<\/strong> EyeWiki notes that antibiotic ointment is prescribed for the incision sites 3\u20134 times a day, with artificial tears or a night-time gel as needed. The same 2012 review says ointment blurs vision and suggests planning not to drive for a week. The NHS says only that you cannot drive for a number of days; your surgeon decides when it is safe.<\/p>\n<p data-reveal><strong>Pain.<\/strong> Discomfort is expected and is usually managed with acetaminophen (paracetamol) according to EyeWiki.<\/p>\n<p data-reveal><strong>Days 4\u20137.<\/strong> Swelling is often still visible, and bruises change colour. Stitches or suture strips come out in this window or a little later:<\/p>\n<ul data-reveal>\n<li>the NHS says suture strips are usually removed up to a week later<\/li>\n<li>EyeWiki says non-absorbable stitches in the upper lid are removed 7\u201314 days after surgery, and in the lower lid 5\u20137 days after surgery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-reveal><strong>Activity in week 1.<\/strong> The AAO says most people can resume normal activities within 24\u201348 hours. That means light, ordinary tasks, not exercise. EyeWiki advises avoiding lifting, bending, straining and exercise for the first 10 days; the NHS says to avoid strenuous activity and swimming for a few days, not to rub your eyes, and not to wear contact lenses.<\/p>\n<p data-reveal><strong>Call your surgeon straight away<\/strong> if you have severe pain, falling vision or swelling that keeps growing. These can signal bleeding behind the eye (see &#8220;When is it an emergency?&#8221; below).<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Heading (Intro: heading left, text right) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Image + Text (Image left, text right) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad split-sec\" id=\"week-2-when-do-swelling-and-bruising-go-down\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\"><div class=\"split\"><div class=\"row\">\n\t\t<div class=\"split-media col-12 col-lg-6\" data-reveal><div class=\"media\" data-parallax><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/blue-eye-close-up.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Close-up of a blue eye\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 50vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/blue-eye-close-up.webp 1024w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/blue-eye-close-up-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/blue-eye-close-up-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/blue-eye-close-up-768x768.webp 768w\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"split-copy col-12 col-lg-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t48\" data-reveal>Week 2: when do swelling and bruising go down?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"t22 lede\" data-reveal>By the end of week 2 most people are visibly better. The AAO says bruising and swelling after upper eyelid surgery typically last 10\u201314 days. The NHS adds that bruises and redness may take several weeks to fade, and that most people take about 2 weeks off work, depending on their job.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"prose\" data-reveal><p data-reveal>How common is bruising? In a 2024 randomised trial of 58 people (average age 37.8) who had blepharoplasty with ice on one side and a different dressing on the other, 46.6% of the eyes treated with ice alone had visible bruising on day 5, with an average bruise area of 1.21 cm\u00b2. Two things follow: visible bruising is common, and in that trial it was small. It is one study in a younger group, so do not read it as a forecast for your own lids.<\/p><div class=\"list-card\" data-reveal><h3>What to do in week 2:<\/h3><ul class=\"check-list\"><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>keep using lubricating drops and ointment as prescribed<\/span><\/li><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>keep protecting your eyes from sun and wind with sunglasses (NHS)<\/span><\/li><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>avoid eye make-up for a minimum of 10\u201314 days (a 2017 review in the <em>Indian Journal of Ophthalmology<\/em>)<\/span><\/li><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>contact lenses can usually be resumed about 1 week after upper eyelid surgery, according to EyeWiki, but follow your own surgeon&#8217;s advice<\/span><\/li><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>if you are in Istanbul, expect your stitch-removal visit and your pre-flight check with your surgeon around this time<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><p data-reveal><strong>Follow-up visit.<\/strong> EyeWiki recommends a follow-up within 1\u20132 weeks after upper eyelid surgery and within a week after lower eyelid surgery. It is the best moment to ask what your swelling and bruising mean for you.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Image + Text (Image left, text right) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Table (Table on a tinted panel) Start -->\n<section class=\"panel\" id=\"weeks-3-4-when-can-i-exercise-drive-and-wear-make-up\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"t48 sec-title\" data-reveal>Weeks 3\u20134: when can I exercise, drive and wear make-up?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"t22 sec-lead\" data-reveal>By weeks 3 and 4 the lids look more like the final result but are not there yet. Some tightness, redness and uneven swelling between the two eyes can still be part of normal healing, and your surgeon is the right person to tell you what is normal for you.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tbl-flow\"><div class=\"tbl-wrap\" data-reveal><table class=\"tbl rsp\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Activity<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Typical advice from the sources<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">Light daily activity<\/th><td data-label=\"Typical advice from the sources\">Usually within 24\u201348 hours (AAO)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Work<\/th><td data-label=\"Typical advice from the sources\">About 2 weeks off, depending on the job (NHS)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Driving<\/th><td data-label=\"Typical advice from the sources\">Not for a number of days (NHS); one review suggests planning for about a week because of ointment blur. Only once your vision is clear and your surgeon agrees<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Exercise, lifting, bending<\/th><td data-label=\"Typical advice from the sources\">Avoid for the first 10 days (EyeWiki); return in stages once your surgeon agrees<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Swimming<\/th><td data-label=\"Typical advice from the sources\">Avoid for a few days (NHS); your surgeon sets the date<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Contact lenses<\/th><td data-label=\"Typical advice from the sources\">Not during early recovery (NHS); about 1 week after upper eyelid surgery (EyeWiki)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Eye make-up<\/th><td data-label=\"Typical advice from the sources\">Avoid for a minimum of 10\u201314 days (2017 review)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Sun<\/th><td data-label=\"Typical advice from the sources\">Sunglasses outdoors (NHS); sun protection and sun avoidance reduce the risk of darker or irregular scars (2017 review)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p data-reveal><strong>Scar care.<\/strong> The NHS says scarring may be visible and feel tight for a few months, and should eventually fade to almost invisible. If a scar still looks thick or red at 4 weeks, the 2012 review says time, massage and vitamin E cream are useful; do this only if your surgeon advises it. A 2017 review also describes silicone-based gels as a safe scar-care option.<\/p>\n<p data-reveal><strong>Flying home.<\/strong> Your surgeon sets the earliest safe flight date: <span class=\"ph\">{{surgeon&#8217;s guidance on when patients can fly after blepharoplasty}}<\/span>. Keep lubricating drops in your hand luggage, because cabin air is dry.<\/p><\/div>\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Table (Table on a tinted panel) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Image + Text (Text left, image right) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad split-sec\" id=\"weeks-5-8-and-months-3-6-when-will-i-see-the-final-result\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\"><div class=\"split rev\"><div class=\"row\">\n\t\t<div class=\"split-media col-12 col-lg-6\" data-reveal><div class=\"media\" data-parallax><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/eye-surgeons-reviewing-scans-istanbul.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Eye surgeons reviewing scans together in a diagnostic room\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 50vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/eye-surgeons-reviewing-scans-istanbul.webp 1024w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/eye-surgeons-reviewing-scans-istanbul-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/eye-surgeons-reviewing-scans-istanbul-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/eye-surgeons-reviewing-scans-istanbul-768x768.webp 768w\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"split-copy col-12 col-lg-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t48\" data-reveal>Weeks 5\u20138 and months 3\u20136: when will I see the final result?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"t22 lede\" data-reveal>Healing continues for months after the swelling fades. The AAO says numbness of the upper lid skin and eyelashes typically resolves over 2 to 4 months, because the small sensory nerves that were cut regrow. The NHS says scars may feel tight for a few months before fading.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"prose\" data-reveal><p data-reveal>Some findings are judged only at about 3 months:<\/p>\n<ul data-reveal>\n<li><strong>Lid height (ptosis).<\/strong> Mild drooping is common on day one because of swelling. The 2012 review says persistent drooping is usually watched for 3 months before it is repaired, because most cases resolve in that time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Asymmetry.<\/strong> Minor differences between the two lids disappear with time (same review). The 2017 review lists asymmetry as one of the most common complications of upper eyelid surgery, so ask your surgeon how it will be assessed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Revision surgery.<\/strong> The 2012 review says revisions should usually be delayed for 3 months or more after the first operation, if possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-reveal>That is why a before-and-after picture taken at 2 weeks and one taken at 4 months can look quite different.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Image + Text (Text left, image right) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Process (Step cards: 3 columns) Start -->\n<section class=\"panel\" id=\"how-do-i-take-my-own-before-and-after-photos-of-eyelid-surge\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n\t<div class=\"sec-head is-center row\"><div class=\"col-12\"><h2 class=\"t48 sec-title\" data-reveal>How do I take my own before and after photos of eyelid surgery?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"col-12\"><p class=\"t22 sec-lead\" data-reveal>Good before-and-after photos help your surgeon plan the operation and track healing, and they are the only fair way to compare your own result. EyeWiki says photos taken in the acute postoperative phase and again after complete healing help the surgeon and the patient monitor progress.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"prose sec-pre\"><p data-reveal>For your online assessment with us, and again for your recovery review:<\/p><\/div>\t\t<ol class=\"steps row row-cols-1 row-cols-lg-3\" data-stagger>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"col\"><div class=\"step h-100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Take photos in daylight,<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>facing a window, with no flash and no filters.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"col\"><div class=\"step h-100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Keep a neutral face<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>relaxed brows, looking straight at the camera.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"col\"><div class=\"step h-100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Shoot front-on with eyes open, then with eyes gently closed<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Add a side view of each eye.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"col\"><div class=\"step h-100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Hold the camera at eye level,<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>at the same distance every time, without wide-angle mode.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"col\"><div class=\"step h-100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Repeat at the same set times<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>before surgery, day 3, week 2, week 4, month 3 and month 6.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"col\"><div class=\"step h-100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Take off make-up and glasses<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>unless your surgeon asks otherwise.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t<div class=\"sec-foot-flow prose\"><p data-reveal>When you send pictures for an assessment, we tell you exactly what we need: <span class=\"ph\">{{photo requirements for eyelid assessment}}<\/span>.<\/p><div class=\"links-row\" data-reveal><a class=\"link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/free-consultation\/\">Free online consultation (upload prescription and scans) <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Process (Step cards: 3 columns) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Table (Table on a dark panel) Start -->\n<section class=\"panel dark\" id=\"is-recovery-different-after-upper-and-lower-eyelid-surgery\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"t48 sec-title\" data-reveal>Is recovery different after upper and lower eyelid surgery?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"t22 sec-lead\" data-reveal>Yes, in a few ways, although the timelines overlap.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tbl-flow\"><div class=\"tbl-wrap\" data-reveal><table class=\"tbl rsp\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\"><\/th><th scope=\"col\">Upper blepharoplasty<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Lower blepharoplasty<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">Cold compresses<\/th><td data-label=\"Upper blepharoplasty\">Ice for the first 3 days, then warm (EyeWiki)<\/td><td data-label=\"Lower blepharoplasty\">Cold for the first 48 hours, then warm (EyeWiki)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Stitches<\/th><td data-label=\"Upper blepharoplasty\">Non-absorbable stitches removed 7\u201314 days (EyeWiki)<\/td><td data-label=\"Lower blepharoplasty\">Removed 5\u20137 days (EyeWiki)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Follow-up<\/th><td data-label=\"Upper blepharoplasty\">Within 1\u20132 weeks (EyeWiki)<\/td><td data-label=\"Lower blepharoplasty\">Within a week (EyeWiki)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Early effects<\/th><td data-label=\"Upper blepharoplasty\">Tight, swollen lids; bruising; numbness of lid skin and lashes for 2\u20134 months (AAO)<\/td><td data-label=\"Lower blepharoplasty\">Swelling, bruising; chemosis (swelling of the white of the eye) is a recognised early complication (AAO, EyeWiki)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">What to watch for<\/th><td data-label=\"Upper blepharoplasty\">Incomplete lid closure, dry eye, ptosis, asymmetry<\/td><td data-label=\"Lower blepharoplasty\">Lid pulling down (retraction or ectropion), chemosis, asymmetry<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p data-reveal>Your surgeon tells you which operation you are having and the recovery steps that go with it. If you have both lids done together, plan for the longer of the two timelines.<\/p><\/div>\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Table (Table on a dark panel) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Image + Text (Image left, text right) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad split-sec\" id=\"why-are-my-eyes-dry-or-watery-after-eyelid-surgery\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\"><div class=\"split\"><div class=\"row\">\n\t\t<div class=\"split-media col-12 col-lg-6\" data-reveal><div class=\"media\" data-parallax><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/eye-iris-illustration-light.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Illustration of an iris on a light background\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 50vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/eye-iris-illustration-light.webp 1000w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/eye-iris-illustration-light-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/eye-iris-illustration-light-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/eye-iris-illustration-light-768x768.webp 768w\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"split-copy col-12 col-lg-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t48\" data-reveal>Why are my eyes dry or watery after eyelid surgery?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"t22 lede\" data-reveal>Dry, gritty or watery eyes are common in the first weeks after blepharoplasty; the 2017 review calls dry eye a common complaint in the early postoperative period.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"prose\" data-reveal><p data-reveal>What the studies show:<\/p>\n<ul data-reveal>\n<li>A retrospective study of 21 women (42 eyes) after upper eyelid blepharoplasty measured tears before surgery and at 1 week, 1 month and 3 months. Tear break-up time dipped at 1 month, and the Schirmer test (a measure of tear production) was lower at 3 months than before surgery (14.1 mm vs 15.7 mm). No patient had severe dry-eye signs, and eye pressure did not change.<\/li>\n<li>A small study of 7 people measured blinking 6\u20138 months after upper blepharoplasty. Blinking speed was unchanged, but dry-eye symptom scores were higher than before surgery (20.5 vs 14.8 points). It is a very small group, so it shows that dryness can last for months in some people, not how many.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-reveal><strong>What helps:<\/strong> lubricating drops and night-time gel as prescribed (EyeWiki), and full, regular blinking. If your eyes do not close fully, or you have pain, redness or falling vision, call your surgeon; the AAO lists incomplete lid closure and dry eye among the possible problems after upper blepharoplasty.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Image + Text (Image left, text right) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Heading (Intro: heading left, text right) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad\" id=\"when-is-it-an-emergency\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\"><div class=\"intro-grid row\"><div class=\"intro-side col-12\"><h2 class=\"t48\" data-reveal>When is it an emergency?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"copy prose col-12\"><p data-reveal><strong>Bleeding behind the eye (orbital or retrobulbar haemorrhage) is rare but needs urgent treatment.<\/strong> A survey of members of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery covering 269,433 cosmetic eyelid operations found orbital haemorrhage in 0.055% (about 1 in 2,000) and permanent visual loss in 0.0045% (about 1 in 22,000). Most bleeds started within the first 3 hours; the risk fell sharply after 24 hours, but bleeding was reported as late as several days after surgery. High blood pressure, aspirin use, vomiting after surgery and increased physical activity were linked with bleeding.<\/p><div class=\"list-card\" data-reveal><h3>Contact your surgeon or go to an eye emergency service immediately if you have:<\/h3><ul class=\"check-list\"><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>severe pain that is getting worse<\/span><\/li><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>a fall in vision<\/span><\/li><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>swelling that keeps growing (EyeWiki lists severe pain, decreased vision and progressive swelling as signs of retrobulbar haemorrhage)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"list-card\" data-reveal><h3>Contact your surgeon the same day if you have:<\/h3><ul class=\"check-list\"><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>increasing redness or inflammation around the eyes; EyeWiki says progressive inflammation may indicate infection or an allergy to the ointment<\/span><\/li><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>a lid that does not close fully, or a lower lid turning outwards<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><p data-reveal><strong>Before surgery,<\/strong> the 2012 review recommends stopping aspirin, anticoagulants, anti-inflammatory painkillers, vitamin E, ginkgo and herbal medicines up to 3 weeks beforehand if possible. Never stop a prescribed medicine without asking the doctor who prescribed it. After surgery, avoid bending and straining as your surgeon instructs.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Heading (Intro: heading left, text right) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Image + Text (Text left, image right) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad split-sec\" id=\"fox-eye-lift-before-and-after-is-recovery-the-same\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\"><div class=\"split rev\"><div class=\"row\">\n\t\t<div class=\"split-media col-12 col-lg-6\" data-reveal><div class=\"media\" data-parallax><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"362\" src=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/eye-clinic-interior-istanbul-1024x579.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Calm eye clinic interior in Istanbul\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 50vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/eye-clinic-interior-istanbul-1024x579.webp 1024w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/eye-clinic-interior-istanbul-300x170.webp 300w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/eye-clinic-interior-istanbul-768x434.webp 768w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/eye-clinic-interior-istanbul-1536x869.webp 1536w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/eye-clinic-interior-istanbul.webp 2000w\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"split-copy col-12 col-lg-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t48\" data-reveal>Fox eye lift before and after: is recovery the same?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"prose\" data-reveal><p data-reveal>Not necessarily. &#8220;Fox eye&#8221; surgery aims to change the outer corner of the eye and the line of the lids, and it is not the same operation as standard blepharoplasty, so the timeline above does not cover its recovery or risks. Searches for &#8220;fox eye lift before and after&#8221;, &#8220;fox eye surgery before and after&#8221; and &#8220;fox eye before and after&#8221; return many edited or social-media pictures, which rarely show how the eye looks after a year. We explain what is real and what is risky in a separate guide.<\/p><div class=\"links-row\" data-reveal><a class=\"link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/eye-health\/eyelids\/fox-eye-and-almond-eye-surgery-risks\/\">Fox eye and almond eye surgery: what is real and what is risky <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Image + Text (Text left, image right) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Heading (Intro: heading left, text right) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad\" id=\"recovery-when-you-have-eyelid-surgery-in-istanbul\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\"><div class=\"intro-grid row\"><div class=\"intro-side col-12\"><h2 class=\"t48\" data-reveal>Recovery when you have eyelid surgery in Istanbul<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"copy prose col-12\"><p data-reveal>If you travel for blepharoplasty, plan your stay around stitch removal and your surgeon&#8217;s check, not just the operation day. At Laser Istanbul Clinic, eyelid surgery is led by Prof. Dr. Ahmet Sat\u0131c\u0131, an ophthalmologist who has operated on eyes and eyelids since 1992. He examines your lids, brow position and eye surface before surgery, which takes place in a fully equipped, Ministry of Health\u2013licensed operating theatre in Istanbul.<\/p>\n<ol data-reveal>\n<li><strong>Before you travel:<\/strong> send your photos and medical history for a free online assessment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>In Istanbul:<\/strong> examination and surgery, a check the next day, and removal of stitches or strips when your surgeon decides. Plan <span class=\"ph\">{{eyelid stay length}}<\/span> days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your check before flying:<\/strong> your surgeon examines the wounds, tells you when you can fly and gives you written aftercare.<\/li>\n<li><strong>At home:<\/strong> your coordinator and surgeon follow your recovery remotely, by photo and video, at agreed intervals. If you need to be seen in person, we help you arrange it locally and share your surgical records.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-reveal>Price, what is included and how to book are on the eyelid surgery page.<\/p><div class=\"links-row\" data-reveal><a class=\"link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/eyelid-surgery-turkey\/\">Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) in Turkey <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><p data-reveal>If you are over 45 you may also need lens or cataract surgery. We explain how to do both in one trip, and what that means for recovery, in a separate guide.<\/p><div class=\"links-row\" data-reveal><a class=\"link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/eye-health\/eyelids\/lens-surgery-and-eyelid-lift-in-one-trip\/\">Lens surgery and eyelid lift in one trip <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Heading (Intro: heading left, text right) End -->\n\n\n<!-- FAQ (FAQ accordion) Start -->\n<section class=\"faq pad\" id=\"faq\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\"><div class=\"faq-grid\">\n\t<div class=\"faq-side\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t48\" data-reveal>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"acc\" data-stagger>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acc-item is-open\"><h3><button type=\"button\" class=\"t32\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"faq-68f1f463-a1\" id=\"faq-68f1f463-q1\">How long does blepharoplasty recovery take?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-68f1f463-a1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-68f1f463-q1\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>Most people return to normal daily activities within 1\u20132 weeks. Bruising and swelling typically last 10\u201314 days (AAO), and numbness settles over 2\u20134 months. The NHS says most people take about 2 weeks off work, depending on their job, and scars may feel tight for a few months.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acc-item\"><h3><button type=\"button\" class=\"t32\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-68f1f463-a2\" id=\"faq-68f1f463-q2\">What does an eye lift look like before and after in the first week?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-68f1f463-a2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-68f1f463-q2\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>In the first week the lids are puffy, tight and often bruised, so the &#8220;after&#8221; can look worse than the &#8220;before&#8221;. Stitches or strips come out at about 5\u201314 days, depending on the operation. A picture from week 1 does not show your result; compare photos taken at the same times, in the same light.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acc-item\"><h3><button type=\"button\" class=\"t32\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-68f1f463-a3\" id=\"faq-68f1f463-q3\">When can I see the final result of upper eyelid surgery?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-68f1f463-a3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-68f1f463-q3\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>Numbness resolves over 2\u20134 months (AAO), and surgeons usually wait 3 months or more before judging lid height or considering a revision. Photos at month 3 and month 6 give the fairest picture of an upper eye lift before and after.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acc-item\"><h3><button type=\"button\" class=\"t32\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-68f1f463-a4\" id=\"faq-68f1f463-q4\">Is an eye lift before and after different for women?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-68f1f463-a4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-68f1f463-q4\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>The recovery timelines in the sources are not split by sex. What differs is the plan: EyeWiki notes that in Caucasian eyelids a typical upper lid crease sits about 8\u201310 mm above the lash line in women and 7\u20139 mm in men. Your surgeon sets the crease height with you for your face.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acc-item\"><h3><button type=\"button\" class=\"t32\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-68f1f463-a5\" id=\"faq-68f1f463-q5\">How long do swelling and bruising last after eyelid surgery?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-68f1f463-a5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-68f1f463-q5\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>Bruising and swelling typically last 10\u201314 days after upper eyelid surgery (AAO). The NHS says bruises and redness may take several weeks to fade. It is common for one eye to swell more than the other for a while, and your surgeon can tell you what is normal for you.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acc-item\"><h3><button type=\"button\" class=\"t32\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-68f1f463-a6\" id=\"faq-68f1f463-q6\">When can I wear make-up and contact lenses after blepharoplasty?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-68f1f463-a6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-68f1f463-q6\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>A 2017 review advises avoiding eye make-up for a minimum of 10\u201314 days. EyeWiki says contact lenses can usually be resumed about 1 week after upper eyelid surgery; the NHS says not to wear them during early recovery. Your surgeon gives you the exact day.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acc-item\"><h3><button type=\"button\" class=\"t32\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-68f1f463-a7\" id=\"faq-68f1f463-q7\">When can I drive and exercise after eyelid surgery?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-68f1f463-a7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-68f1f463-q7\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>You cannot drive for a number of days (NHS), and one review suggests planning for about a week because of ointment blur. Do not drive until your vision is clear and your surgeon agrees. EyeWiki advises avoiding lifting, bending, straining and exercise for the first 10 days.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acc-item\"><h3><button type=\"button\" class=\"t32\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-68f1f463-a8\" id=\"faq-68f1f463-q8\">Why are my eyes dry after blepharoplasty?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-68f1f463-a8\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-68f1f463-q8\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>Dry eye is a common early complaint (2017 review). One study found mild, temporary changes in tear quality over 3 months, and a small study found higher dry-eye scores 6\u20138 months after upper blepharoplasty. Lubricating drops, night-time gel and full blinking help; call your surgeon if your eyes do not close or pain increases.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acc-item\"><h3><button type=\"button\" class=\"t32\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-68f1f463-a9\" id=\"faq-68f1f463-q9\">Can I fly home after eyelid surgery?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-68f1f463-a9\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-68f1f463-q9\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>Your surgeon decides after checking your wounds: <span class=\"ph\">{{surgeon&#8217;s guidance on when patients can fly after blepharoplasty}}<\/span>. Keep drops in your hand luggage and use them often in the dry cabin air.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acc-item\"><h3><button type=\"button\" class=\"t32\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-68f1f463-a10\" id=\"faq-68f1f463-q10\">What are the signs of a problem after eyelid surgery?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-68f1f463-a10\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-68f1f463-q10\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>Severe pain, falling vision or swelling that keeps growing can signal bleeding behind the eye, which was reported in about 1 in 2,000 cosmetic eyelid operations (Hass et al., 2004) and needs urgent treatment. 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Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty). https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/cosmetic-procedures\/eyelid-surgery\/<\/li>\n\t\t<li>American Academy of Ophthalmology. Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty. https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/treatments\/upper-eyelid-blepharoplasty<\/li>\n\t\t<li>American Academy of Ophthalmology. Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty. https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/treatments\/lower-eyelid-blepharoplasty<\/li>\n\t\t<li>EyeWiki (AAO). Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty (page last updated 28 Sep 2026). https:\/\/eyewiki.org\/Upper_Eyelid_Blepharoplasty<\/li>\n\t\t<li>EyeWiki (AAO). Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty (page last updated 21 Jul 2026). https:\/\/eyewiki.org\/Lower_eyelid_blepharoplasty<\/li>\n\t\t<li>Oestreicher J, Mehta S. Complications of Blepharoplasty: Prevention and Management. <em>Plastic Surgery International<\/em> 2012. https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3357590\/<\/li>\n\t\t<li>Bhattacharjee K, Misra DK, Deori N. 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