Eyelid Surgery Sydney - Sydney Plastic Surgeon: Dr Graham Sellars

Eyelid Surgery Sydney - Sydney Plastic Surgeon: Dr Graham Sellars

Eyelid surgery in Sydney - Dr Graham Sellars is a plastic and cosmetic surgeon in Sydney, NSW providing eyelid surgery

Following the operation it is best to sleep with several pillows keeping your head in an elevated position for the first few days to help minimise the bruising and swelling. Using ice packs during this time is also very helpful.

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After surgery, Dr. Sellars will probably lubricate your eyes with ointment and may apply a bandage. Your eyelids may feel tight and sore. Pain is usually minimal; however, Dr. Sellars will prescribe medication for you to eliminate this discomfort, and the swelling and bruising usually resolves within 2-4 weeks.

Strenuous activity, lifting, stooping and bending should be avoided for the first week or two.

The bruising and swelling usually lasts between one and three weeks and is very variable in extent and duration. In this early stage eyes are commonly red and feel dry or itchy. Ointment helps keep the eyes moist, especially at night, as the lids may not fully close for a few weeks.

Sutures are removed by the surgeon after five days. Light sensitivity, excess tearing, and blurred vision may be present for a couple of weeks (rarely longer).

Most patients return to driving and work within one to two weeks. Eye makeup can be used from about two weeks and is useful if there is persistent bruising.