Eyelid Surgery with Dr. Mirzabeigi at Atlanta Plastic Surgery

Most people experience very little to no discomfort at all with eyelid surgery. With this type of surgery, you can expect to experience some swelling and bruising. Elevated resting and utilizing cold compresses throughout the first 36 – 48 hours post-op can assist with reducing the swelling. During our consultation, we will discuss in more depth what you can expect post-op, and the best ways for you to recuperate at home.

You should be able to resume normal activities, such as returning to work, 5 – 10 days following your procedure. By this point, a majority of the bruising and swelling will have subsided. Each patient’s recovery is different because each patient is unique. If you are in good health prior to your procedure, you will have an easier recovery.

The question of scarring is a common concern that my patients voice to me prior to proceeding with their surgery. With eyelid surgery, the scarring is very well hidden. Upper eyelid surgery easily hides the scar within the upper eyelid crease. With lower eyelid surgery, the scar is hidden on the inside of the eyelid, or if an incision must be made on the outside of the eyelid, it is hidden within the lower eyelid crease. I take great care in ensuring that minimal scarring occurs, and that any scars that do occur are unnoticeable.