Eyelid Surgery Post-Operative Instructions
After your eyelid surgery it's normal to experience:
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A small amount of blood oozing from incisions
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Mild pain or discomfort
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Swelling and bruising
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Redness in the white part of the eye
Call the office if you experience:
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Severe or increasing pain on 1 side
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Vision changes
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Large amounts of active bleeding
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Fever of greater than 101 degrees
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Nausea and vomiting that lasts beyond the first day
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Increasing redness or itching
Quick post-op reminders:
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You should apply the antibiotic ointment directly onto the stitches twice daily until the tube runs out.
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Apply ice packs as much as possible for the first 2 days. After day 2, ice should be applied for 20-40 minutes twice a day, for three more days.
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You may shower the day after your procedure and gently shampoo your hair. Do not let the water hit your eyelids directly.
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Do not exercise until your post-op visit, usually around 12 days, although walking is permitted.
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You may resume taking Aspirin or drinking alcohol after 4 days if you have had no bleeding or other problems.