After an upper blepharoplasty, stitches in the upper ... if the incision was made on the inside of the lids. Swelling and bruising are common during the recovery stage, and patients should expect ...

Eyelid surgery ... 3 weeks after surgery. The appearance of your eye may continue to get better for 1 to 3 months. Most people feel ready to go out in public and back to work in about 10 to 14 days.