Do you need to have a companion after blepharoplasty?
If you are thinking about scheduling eyelid correction surgery, this is surely a question that has already crossed your mind. Right?
To answer it, it is important to emphasize – first of all – that postoperative care is essential to ensuring the quality of the results of any surgical procedure. It is an extremely important time, when it is imperative to follow medical recommendations correctly. Therefore, yes, having a companion is indispensable.
At the time of hospital discharge, the presence of a friend or family member is necessary to ensure the patient's safety. It is essential support to minimize the risk of falls or stumbles that could compromise recovery.
Right after surgery, the patient is comfortably settled in a hospital suite and is discharged home within 4 to 6 hours. It is common to feel some sensitivity in the eyes, and the use of ointments may cause slightly blurred vision. For this reason, we cannot discharge a patient who is not accompanied.
Recovery
Having someone close by, at your side, to help with daily activities during the recovery period is also essential to prevent any accident or unwanted complication.
The patient may need, for example, help with preparing and correctly taking postoperative medication. That is why the presence of a friend or family member at this time is comforting and ensures that all prescribed care is properly followed.
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This content is for informational purposes only and does not replace a consultation. Whether any procedure is indicated depends on an in-person assessment, case by case. CRM SP 90.116 | RQE 11.350.
