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How long does it take to recover from eyelid surgery?

The recovery time for eyelid surgery varies, but most people can resume normal activities within 10 to 14 days, with a full recovery in a few months. For the first several days after the procedure, expect to experience bruising, swelling, and irritation on your eyelids. Your doctor may prescribe a lubricating ointment, cold compress, or pain medication during this time. 

As your eyelids heal further, you will be able to resume normal activities; however, you must wear eye protection whenever you are in the sun after eye lift surgery for several months.

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* Savings estimate based on a study of more than 1 billion claims comparing self-pay (or cash pay) prices of a frequency-weighted market basket of procedures to insurer-negotiated rates for the same. Claims were collected between July 2017 and July 2019. R.Lawrence Van Horn, Arthur Laffer, Robert L.Metcalf. 2019. The Transformative Potential for Price Transparency in Healthcare: Benefits for Consumers and Providers. Health Management Policy and Innovation, Volume 4, Issue 3.

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