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An office examination with a facial plastic surgeon can provide further information specific for you regarding eyelid surgery. Continue doing your research before speaking with a specialist and bring your questions to the office. Schedule a consultation today!

Generally, a minimum of 2 weeks are allowed from the consultation to prepare for surgery. Select procedures may be performed earlier. Nonsurgical procedures may be performed at the same time as the initial consultation.

Yes, it's generally preferred to combine procedures such as eyelid surgery with a facelift or another complementary treatment. First, by combining surgeries, you may save money on some fees. Secondly, tissue modified from one area may be used for another surgical area. Lastly, by combining the recovery processes, you minimize downtime from work, school, and …

Strenuous activities or exercise after plastic surgery will increase the risk of bleeding, swelling, and bruising. Activity restriction during the recovery period varies based on the operation performed and patient's medical condition. Light activities, such as slow walking, may be performed soon after anesthesia. Heavy activity, such as aerobics, yoga, cycling, running, heavy lifting, or …

Patients can go to work or school the next day or work from home, if desired. Most patients, however, plan at least 1 week off from work or school after plastic surgery. A longer period of recovery may be necessary for combined procedures.

Eyelid surgery is a relatively quick surgical procedure. However, the length of surgery depends on the complexity and number of procedures performed. Dr. Chaboki will discuss the length of your individual procedure with you prior to the date of the eyelid surgery.

Patients should remain in the area at least the first day after plastic surgery. Regional travel by car is allowed the following day after surgery. Patients should wait at least one week before air travel after plastic surgery, but waiting two weeks is preferred. The risks associated with travel reduce with time.

Makeup should not be used around the operated area for the first week after surgery. Contact lenses are usually allowed after the first week from eyelid surgery. As healing is monitored, Dr. Chaboki will help determine an appropriate time to resume makeup on operated areas.

Dissolving sutures are generally used for eyelid surgery. Skin sutures usually dissolve or are removed within the first couple weeks after surgery.