How long does it take to recover?

Expect day-stay treatment if you are having either upper or lower lid surgery. You may need an overnight stay in hospital if you are having both lids treated. Complete rest is essential for a couple of days after surgery, and you will need eyepads on your eyes overnight to rest the eyes and cooling pads for two days afterwards. Dark glasses may be needed for two to three weeks to disguise any bruising.

You should avoid eye make-up for a week to 10 days as this may irritate the eyes. You will have stitches removed five days after surgery.

Thin scars may be noticeable for a short time, but soften quickly and can be readily covered with makeup. We will monitor this with you post-operatively.

You will be given very comprehensive pre and post operative instructions and I or my staff are available to talk to you should you have any concerns.