The amount of time off work depends on the type of work and what procedure was performed:

Office/sedentary work:

  • Upper blepharoplasty alone: 5-7 days
  • Lower or combined blepharoplasty: 7-10 days
  • With additional procedures: 10-14 days

Jobs that require physical effort:

  • Minimum 2-3 weeks
  • Depending on intensity, up to 4-6 weeks

Special Considerations: If your job involves frequent public interaction or photography/video, you may want to wait 2-3 weeks until most of the swelling and bruising is gone.

Many patients plan their surgeries to take advantage of vacations or off-work periods, which facilitates a stress-free recovery.