The first days

The recovery time for an eyelid lift is approximately 1 to 2 weeks. Rest on the day of the procedure and place cold, wet gauze on the eyes. Avoid any stress; it is essential to prevent increased blood pressure. Do not bend down, push or lift. During the first 24 hours after a transconjunctival lower eyelid lift, it feels like a grain of sand in your eye. Some blood may leak out of the eye, but this is harmless. Damp gauze will help absorb this; the eyes can be rinsed with tap water. If the skin has been tightened, the larger wound surface may cause more blue discolouration. The recovery from this takes a little longer, approximately 2 weeks.

The first week

The stitches can be removed after 5-7 days. In general, the recovery of the upper eyelids takes about a week. The recovery of the lower eyelids takes a bit more time, depending on the technique used. If you have a job requiring you to look presentable, allow a recovery time of 2 weeks. You can start wearing make-up and/or contact lenses after 10 days.

After the first week

The scars may be a little red at first, but they tend to disappear within a few weeks. Eventually, all that remains is a small line on the eyelid, which is hidden in the eyelid fold. If you have sensitive (reddish) skin, the redness of the scars can persist several months.

Even though the recovery from an eyelid lift is relatively fast, you can still get well-intentioned or critical comments during that first period. Find out more about this here.