Blepharoplasty surgery is typically not painful during the operation because local anaesthetic and sometimes sedation are used. Afterward, most people experience tightness and bruising rather than severe pain.
Experience on the day
Numbing injections around the eyelids take away sharp sensation. You might still feel movement and gentle pressure.
- Stinging from injections lasts only a few seconds
- Sedation can help you relax and feel drowsy
- Throughout the procedure, pain levels are checked regularly
- Extra anaesthetic is given if any discomfort appears
Recovery sensations
Once anaesthetic wears off, eyelids may ache, feel heavy, or throb. These symptoms usually settle with simple care.
- Cold packs and head elevation reduce discomfort and swelling
- Over-the-counter pain relief is usually sufficient
- Severe pain, especially with vision changes, is unusual and needs urgent review
- Most bruising and tenderness fade significantly over one to two weeks
