Eyelid Lift Surgery

All surgical interventions are likely to cause some swelling. As the eye area is particularly susceptible, there may be some puffiness for the first week to 10 days. 

As with all surgeries, there may be some bruising – in fact, you may look as if you have black eyes for a few days. Don’t be alarmed if you experience some blurred or double vision in the days after surgery, as this is common. Your eyes may be extra sensitive to light and prone to watering, but wearing sunglasses outside may help.

These effects are temporary, but you can encourage the swelling to disappear and reduce it as quickly as possible by:

• Applying ice packs
• Reducing the salt in your diet as it can cause water retention
• Avoiding alcohol
• Wearing glasses instead of contact lenses for the first week
• Resting as much as possible and sleeping in an elevated position 

It is fine to wear glasses after surgery, but you should avoid wearing contact lenses as they can irritate the incisions. 

We suggest that our patients wear sunglasses after the procedure as this hides the bruising that results from surgery and protects the eyes from the bright light, which can cause watering.

This procedure usually takes about two and a half hours, but the duration can vary between individuals.

Elena does not operate on patients that regularly smoke or vape. To be considered for this procedure you must refrain from smoking or vaping for 3 months before and after your surgery.