The thin, delicate skin around the eyes is prone to premature signs of aging such as wrinkles, sagging, and prominent undereye bags. While a brow or eyelid lift can successfully resolve many of these concerns and provide a rejuvenated appearance, you may wonder if and when you can start wearing makeup again after your cosmetic procedure.
To help give you realistic expectations, here are five simple post-eyelid surgery makeup tips.
1. Don’t Wear Makeup Immediately After Surgery
While your newly refreshed eye appearance may tempt you to start experimenting with the latest eye makeup trends, please don’t apply any makeup on or around your eyes until your incisions fully heal. Patience will help prevent infections and a healthy healing process after blepharoplasty surgery.
The general timeline for steering clear of makeup after an eyelift is two to three weeks, but it can vary depending upon the progress you make with your recovery and Dr. Margoles’ advice.
2. Keep It Light and Breezy at the Start
Once you resume applying makeup after your surgery, you should start with products that are easy to remove. Otherwise, excess primer, highlighters, eyeliner, and eyeshadow may cause you to apply additional pressure when you wash your face at the end of each day.
Too much straining and pulling on your skin could end up hurting your recovering eyelids. For best results, start with a light routine and gradually ramp up as you heal.
3. Use Products That Are Gentle on Your Skin
Another post-blepharoplasty makeup tip you should follow is the use of products that are gentle on your skin. Read the labels carefully, looking for the words “hypoallergenic” and “non-comedogenic.”
Apart from these two characteristics, you can also look for easy-to-identify labels that tell you the product is safe for sensitive skin. By using these products, you can treat your skin kindly after eyelid surgery.
4. Adjust Your Color Palette to Hide Temporary Skin Changes
Swelling and bruising are the most typical side effects of eyelid lift surgery. While swelling often subsides in a few days, the bruising might remain there for longer. These temporary changes can cause your usual makeup products to fall flat. To prevent this from happening, gently dab on concealer to cover bruised skin before applying any other makeup.
5. Always Follow Your Surgeon’s Advice
Generalized advice may help you follow makeup best practices after your eyelid lift, but you need personalized care to ensure an ideal recovery and prevent you from using products and items that could adversely affect your skin.
At every stage of your recovery process, follow Dr. Margoles’ post-operative advice – including when to resume wearing makeup or returning to other aspects of your typical skin care regimen. Once Dr. Margoles clears you to go back to your usual routine, you may do so without any worries.
Schedule Your Personalized Eyelid Lift Consultation Today
Whether you feel ready to move forward with your eyelift or need further advice about post-op care, discussing your concerns with an experienced surgeon can go a long way.
With Dr. Margoles’ expertise, you can get all the personalized advice you need for eyelift surgery and recovery. During a 45-minute, in-depth consultation, Dr. Margoles can answer all your questions to help you reach your aesthetic goals.
Please call our Greenwich, CT, office at (203) 869-2939 to schedule your confidential appointment. You can also complete our convenient online form to book your consultation today.