Cosmetic Surgery Brisbane Australia - Cosmetic Surgery Australia: Cosmetic Image Clinics

After surgery, the surgeon will probably lubricate your eyes with ointment and may apply a bandage. Your eyelids may feel tight and sore, but we will ensure that you have adequate pain medication to control any discomfort.

You should keep your head elevated for several days, and use cold compresses to reduce swelling and bruising in the first 24 hours. Swelling is generally minimal to moderate. It should peak on the morning after surgery and mostly resolves over the next 7 to 10 days. A tiny amount of puffiness, however, may persist for longer. Bruising varies from person to person: Most people experience moderate bruising that begins to fade several days after surgery and is gone by 7 to 10 days.

You'll be shown how to clean your eyes, which may be gummy for a week or so. The doctor may recommend eye drops, since your eyelids may feel dry at first and may burn or itch. You will be given medicated ointment to take home with you. For the first few weeks you may also experience excessive tearing, sensitivity to light, and possibly blurred vision. You won't be able to wear contact lenses for about two weeks, after which they may feel uncomfortable for a while.

You will be reassessed in our clinic 5 to 7 days after surgery when your sutures are removed. Once they're out, the swelling and discoloration around your eyes will gradually subside, and you'll start to look and feel much better. You will subsequently be seen at our clinic 6 weeks and 3 months after surgery.

Normal day-to-day activities, including a return to work, can be resumed within 2 to 5 days of surgery, however most people feel ready to go out in public after 7 to 10 days. You will be able to wear makeup to hide the bruising that remains. After a transconjunctival blepharoplasty, you may find that after two or three days you will be very presentable with makeup over the bruising. Your scars may remain slightly pink for six months or more after surgery, however they will be hidden in the eye crease or below the lashes. Eventually they'll fade to a thin, nearly invisible white line.

Strenuous activity should be avoided for about three weeks. It's especially important to avoid activities that raise your blood pressure, including bending, lifting, and rigorous sports.

There is a very large amount of information available on blepharoplasty surgery. Much of this information will be explained to you during your consultation appointment. At Cosmetic Image Clinics we understand the issues involved in making such an important decision and we are happy to discuss your concerns at any time.