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Dr Maryam Zamani · Patient Care
Your Blepharoplasty Journey
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POST-procedure
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Waking From Surgery
After surgery, compressive eye pads may be applied for up to 48 hours. These help reduce swelling and bruising and will temporarily prevent you from seeing. If you cannot tolerate both pads, one can be removed.
You will wake in the recovery room, then be moved to your ambulatory bay once you are more alert. From recovery to discharge is typically up to four hours. You will have something to eat and drink before leaving.
Important: Your chaperone must accompany you home by car or taxi and remain with you for the first 24 hours after surgery if you had sedation or general anesthesia
Eye Care
- Cleanse your eyelids with gauze and the sterile saline provided - once a day
- Instil your prescribed artificial tears/ eye drops into the operated eye(s) four times a day
- Apply cool compresses to the operated eyelid(s) to help reduce post-operative swelling with the compress given to you. We recommend 10 min every hour while awake for the first 48 hours
- After cleansing and dabbing dry, apply Chloramphenicol ointment along the incision lines with clean fingertips and in the eye itself at bedtime (once daily is enough)
What to Do
- Rest - today and tomorrow are designated rest days
- Sleep with an extra pillow to elevate your head and reduce swelling
- Drink plenty of water, clear fluids and cold drinks - aim for at least two litres per day
- Take prescribed painkillers as directed - one to two 500mg paracetamol tablets every six hours for the first 48 hours as needed (many patients do not feel the need to take this)
- Reading and watching television is fine
- Begin gentle walking but avoid any exercise for at least ten days
What to Avoid
- Hot showers or baths on the first day
- Aspirin or unprescribed blood-thinning painkillers
- Bending over too much for the first two days
- Alcohol for 24 hours after surgery
What to Expect
Bruising and swelling are normal and expected during this period- swelling will continue to worsen for up to 4 days after your surgery. Swelling can also be seen in the cheeks and lower part of the face/jowls. This is normal.. You may experience mild discomfort manageable with the prescribed pain relief and eye ointments provided.
Your eyes may feel dry and gritty - this is completely normal and usually resolves after a short time. Continue using your lubricating drops and ointment as prescribed. Some patients need to continue these for 1-3 month(s).
Dr. Zamani’s team will contact you one day after surgery to recap your aftercare recommendations. You will also receive discharge paperwork before leaving the surgery
Ongoing Care
- Continue eye drops four times a day and ointment along incision lines once daily
- Maintain cool compresses to reduce swelling only for 48 hours then stop
- Continue sleeping elevated with an extra pillow
- Stay well hydrated — two litres of water daily
- Continue gentle walking each day
- Resume normal diet and take usual medications
- Do not cut or trim any stitches
- No swimming, sauna, steam, massage or facials during this period
Supporting Bruising Recovery
- Arnica cream — apply to bruised areas to support natural reduction
Your One-Week Nurse Appointment
You will attend a post-operative nurse appointment one week after your surgery. At this appointment:
- Your incision sites will be reviewed
- Stitches will be removed (if visible)
- Your preliminary healing will be assessed
- You will then be reviewed by Dr. Zamani
Eye make up can be used once stitches have been removed at the one week appointment.
Returning to Normal
Bruising and swelling typically settle between seven and ten days. Most patients can return to desk-based work and light daily activities at around one to two weeks.
- Continue avoiding exercise — strenuous activity should be avoided until Dr. Zamani allows
- Keep walking daily
- Continue using lubricating drops as needed
Returning to Normal Activities
Depending on your type of daily activity, you will usually be able to resume normal activities after one to two weeks. Dr. Zamani will advise on your specific return-to-activity plan at your follow-up appointments.
- Most patients can return to work and social activities at 1-2 weeks
- Contact lenses can be reintroduced from three weeks post-surgery
- Continue to avoid strenuous exercise until Dr. Zamani confirms it is safe to do so
Scar Care — Get Harley Skincare Programme
After your stitch removal at one week, a structured scar management programme begins. The following products are provided via Get Harley, Dr. Zamani’s skincare concierge service, who will contact you by email or WhatsApp with your personalised recommendations.
PRODUCT
INSTRUCTIONS
SkinBetter Science Sunbetter Sheer SPF50
Protect bruising and scars from sun exposure for a minimum of two months.
Kelo-Cote Scar Gel
After stitch removal, apply a generous layer daily to scars for two to three months at bedtime on cleansed skin. Prevents hypertrophic scarring and maintains moisture balance.
Nelsons Arnicare Arnica Cream
Supports reduction of bruising and swelling if needed.
Systane (preservative-free artificial tears)
Dry eye relief — use as needed.
Supplements (optimal): Continue Bromelain 500mg daily, Vitamin C 1000mg daily, Vitamin E 400 iu daily and Zinc 30mg twice daily for four weeks post-surgery.
Your Follow-Up Consultation
You will be reviewed by Dr. Zamani following your one-week nurse appointment. She will continue to monitor your healing and scar progress and advise on when to resume normal skincare and physical activities.
Scar Management - What to Know
What is the difference between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ scarring?
A 'good' scar fades significantly after appearing and blends in with the surrounding skin tone. A 'poor' scar, such as a keloid or hypertrophic scar, will stay visible and cause skin irritation for several months after formation. Time is the best healer as eventually normal scars and hypertrophic scars will mature and become pale.
What can I do to achieve a better scar?
Scar quality will always vary from individual to individual and guarantees are impossible to give. There are ways to improve scars in the post-operative period for everyone with the use of various creams, oils and substances and thus we always advise our patients accordingly.
What is the difference between a hypertrophic scar and a Keloid?
There are a whole range of scars but at the poor end, there is the hypertrophic scar which occurs when the wound heals to become red, raised and itchy for a few months but will then resolve to become flat and pale. A keloid is similar, but the scar continues to grow encroaching upon normal tissue and may need specific treatment
Emergency Contact
If you experience any complications related to your surgery at any time, contact Dr. Zamani immediately:
+44 7979 606060
clinic@drmaryamzamani.com | drmaryamzamani.com
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As a leading Oculoplastic Surgeon with special interest in Facial Aesthetics, Dr. Maryam Zamani has garnered a global reputation - both in the US and UK - for her meticulous attention to detail and sought-after techniques for eyes and facial aesthetics.
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