Diet

          There is no restriction on your diet.  You may resume your regular diet immediately after surgery.

Activity

          You will be asked to keep the head of your bed elevated while you sleep.  You should also keep your head up during the day and avoid bending over.  This helps with the swelling.  You should avoid strenuous activity for the first two weeks.  It is also important to wear sunblock and to stay out of the sun for several months.  In terms of your return back to work, this depends on the extent of your surgery.   You are usually able to return back to work in ten days to two weeks with make-up.  After several weeks, you are able to exercise vigorously and do your normal daily activities.  If you wear contact lenses, you should refrain from wearing them for two to three weeks.

Wound Care

          After eyelid surgery, you will notice that the area around your eyes will be swollen and bruised.  This may become worse in the first week after the surgery, but will improve with time.  The swelling and bruising may cause you to have a sensation of discomfort and tightness around your eyes.  To help with the swelling and bruising you will be asked to use a cold compress around your eyes.  If the discomfort you feel is excessive, you should contact your surgeon immediately. 
          You will also be asked to use an antibiotic eye ointment on your incisions.  The antibiotic ointment can also be used to help lubricate your eyes, but this may also cause your vision to seem blurred.
          As for the incisions, if non-dissolvable stitches were used in surgery, they will be removed in 5 to 7 days.  You may notice some crusting along your incision lines.  This crusting can be gently cleaned away with soap and water.