When can you wear make-up after eyelid surgery?

Risks of wearing make-up too soon

• Make-up can carry bacteria into the healing surgical area, which increases the risk of infection
• Ingredients in some make-up products can irritate the sensitive skin after blepharoplasty.
• Make-up can disturb the body's healing after eyelid surgery and prolong the recovery time
• Applying make-up too early can affect the delicate scar tissue and potentially cause more visible scars

Keep this in mind

• Make sure the surgical area is completely healed before you apply make-up.
• Choose gentle products to avoid further sensitivity or reactions.
• Always consult your surgeon before going back to make-up after eyelid surgery.

3 tips for make-up after eyelid surgery

Once enough time has passed and your surgeon has given the go-ahead, you can go back to make-up after your eyelid surgery. Follow these three tips to apply it as gently as possible.

1. Clean your make-up tools

Make sure that all brushes, sponges and other tools are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected before use, to avoid introducing bacteria to the healing area.

2. Use hypoallergenic products

Choose hypoallergenic make-up products that are developed specifically for sensitive skin. That minimises the risk of irritation and allergic reactions.

3. Apply with gentle movements

Use light, soft movements when you apply your make-up, to avoid disturbing the healing tissues.

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