Blepharoplasty, or drooping eyelid surgery, is a procedure with a relatively quick recovery, but caution is needed when returning to your routine. That is why many patients have questions about what they can and cannot do and when it is appropriate to resume simple everyday habits. One of the most frequent questions is about wearing makeup.
It is important to emphasize that each case has its own particularities and that decisions rest solely with the doctor who performed the surgery. Following all recommendations is essential to achieve a satisfactory result.
However, there are some general guidelines that apply to most cases. In general, patients can start wearing makeup again 14 days after blepharoplasty.
Besides this question, many others about the recovery period, and even about the time before surgery, come up often. Here are the answers:
Can I wear makeup before blepharoplasty surgery?
On the day of facial plastic surgery, the skin must be clean and free of makeup and creams. It is also recommended that makeup from the previous day be removed at least 24 hours before the time of surgery.
For this skin cleansing, a good-quality makeup remover is recommended, and it is important to do it carefully to ensure the skin is completely clean.
How long after blepharoplasty can I use sunscreen?
You can resume using sunscreen seven days after blepharoplasty surgery. After this same period, you may also cleanse the skin of your face with a liquid cleanser, and it is important to use the product recommended by your doctor.
How long after eyelid surgery can you wash your hair?
Patients can wash their hair five days after the surgical procedure. But be careful! It is important to wash it correctly so as not to interfere with recovery. Hair should be washed with the patient seated and the head tilted slightly back. This prevents water or shampoo from running onto the surgical area, and the scar should not get wet during this period.
How long after eyelid surgery can I go back to work?
Each case requires its own type of follow-up, but in general, patients are cleared to return to work seven days after blepharoplasty. However, in some situations the doctor clears the patient to work from home before a week has passed since the procedure.
When can I start exercising again?
Physical exercise is only allowed 15 days after blepharoplasty surgery, and it is important to follow your doctor's guidance, as this recommendation depends on how recovery is progressing and on the type of physical activity the patient does.
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.
