That will depend on the kind of work that you do. Your surgeon will ask you to avoid lifting heavy objects for one to two weeks, depending on the operation. For simple procedures, such as upper eyelid blepharoplasty, the downtime is minimal and you can return to work after a couple of days. On the other hand, a person who has lower eyelid blepharoplasty (removing lower eyelid bags) or an eyebrow lift should wait at least a week before returning to work, unless they can work from home or their job consists mainly of office work. Another factor to take into consideration is bruising and swelling. Keep in mind that there will always be some degree of bruising after surgery. If your job prevents you from showing up with hematomas on your face then you should consider taking two to three weeks off. Many people schedule their surgery a few days before their vacation to recover while their off work.