Once your procedure is completed, lubricating ointment and cold compresses may be applied, and in some cases your eyes may be loosely covered with gauze.  Before being released, you and an accompanying family member, friend or caregiver will be given specific instructions that may include:

• How to care for the surgical site.
• Medications to apply or take orally to aid healing and reduce the potential for infection.
• Specific concerns to look for at the surgical site or in overall health.
• When to follow-up with your plastic surgeon.

Initial healing may include some swelling, bruising, irritation or dry eye and discomfort that can be controlled with medication, cold compress and ointment.  Irritation at the incision sites is also possible.  These are all common conditions.

Healing of incisions may take 5-10 days at which time any sutures will be removed, if necessary.  You will be ready to return to work and normal activity at this time, and to resume wearing contact lenses.  Cosmetics can camouflage any bruising or redness that remains.  Healing will continue for several weeks as swelling continues to dissipate and incision lines improve.  Diligent sun protection and consistent use of darkly tinted sunglasses is essential.