How long is the recovery after eyelid plastic surgery?

This is a very common question among patients who want eyelid plastic surgery but cannot take too many days off work. In today’s busy world it is not easy to take a three-week vacation to recover from an aesthetic surgical procedure. Having said that, it may take anywhere from a couple of days to two weeks to recover from an eyelid operation. Eyelid plastic surgery is different from non-invasive aesthetic procedures, such as Botox and fillers, in the sense that it requires a longer downtime. Eyelid Plastic surgery lasts for decades, unlike Botox, which lasts for a few months. Therefore, you cannot recover from a facelift or a blepharoplasty in one day. It may take one to three months to see the result of your surgery; that does not mean it will take that long to recover, though. Tissues need time to heal! Plastic surgery guarantees long-lasting results, but it also guarantees a longer downtime. Swelling and bruising are more common after surgery and it takes more time to see the result. However, when patients see the amazing rejuvenative effects of a blepharoplasty or cheek augmentation, they admit it was worth the downtime.