Question: I had upper blepharoplasty 4 months ago. The procedure had left my eyelids very red. Will the redness ever go away? Answer: Redness of an incision can occur following any surgical procedure. The upper eyelid skin is very forgiving and can heal quite rapidly. If redness does persist it should not be of significant… [Read More]
Cosmetic Surgery Recovery
I wear a lot of heavy make up for my job
Question: I wear a lot of heavy make up for my job. How long after my eyelid surgery will I be able to wear my eyeshadow and eyeliner? Is there a chance that it could give me an infection? Answer: I prefer to have my patients not apply makeup to their eyes until about a… [Read More]
Recovery for open and closed rhinoplasty procedures…
Question: Are there any differences in the recovery between open and closed rhinoplasty procedures? Answer: There is a great deal of debate surrounding the issue of closed versus open rhinoplasty. I use both the closed and open rhinoplasty approaches and choose the approach based on how I feel I will get the best result for… [Read More]
How long will it take for the swelling to go down?
Question: I am 28 years old and I am getting married in 4 months. I want to have a rhinoplasty done to fix my nose, but how long will it take for the swelling to go down? Answer: I have performed rhinoplasty on patients prior to their wedding day in as little as 2 months… [Read More]
What’s the recovery like after a typical nose job?
Question: What’s the recovery like after a typical nose job? How much swelling occurs, how much downtime is there, etc.? Answer: The recovery period following a typical nose job is as follows. You will feel moderate pain and pressure a day or two following your nose job. This is well treated with pain medications. Swelling… [Read More]
Will I be able to go back to work?
Question: I have a limited amount of sick days left from work and I’m apprehensive to use too many. How long after my chin implant will I be able to go back to work? Answer: Chin implant surgery is not particularly traumatic but, you can have some swelling and chin numbness for several days following… [Read More]
Will it be before the swelling subsides?
Question: How long after rhinoplasty will it be before the swelling subsides enough to feel comfortable in public? Answer: I usually tell my patients that after about 10 days following rhinoplasty the swelling will have subsided enough that you should feel comfortable enough to return to normal social interaction. I would suggest waiting a week… [Read More]
The bruising to heal and swelling to reduce
Question: I have a demanding job and can’t be out of work very long… How long does it take the bruising to heal and swelling to reduce after a forehead lift? Answer: Forehead lift surgery, or brow lifting, is a procedure that can be performed under IV sedation and the recovery period is relatively quick. … [Read More]
I had lower blepharoplasty 12 days ago
Question: I had lower blepharoplasty 12 days ago. It seems like the stitches are about to come out under my right eye. They still seem secure in the left side though. Is this safe? How long do the stitches need to stay in for? Answer: For a lower lid blepharoplasty where both skin and muscle… [Read More]
I’d like to know about post eyelid surgery healing.
Question: I’d like to know a little bit more about post eyelid surgery healing. Is the recovery process relatively easy? Answer: When all goes well with eyelid surgery, the recovery period is relatively easy. There will definitely be swelling and some bruising following eyelid surgery but, the pain and discomfort is relatively mild. You will… [Read More]