Flying after upper blepharoplasty is usually possible once early swelling and bleeding risk have reduced. Many surgeons suggest waiting at least one to two weeks before air travel.
Timing your flight
Cabin pressure and dry air can worsen swelling and discomfort. Planning your journey with your surgeon’s advice keeps travel safer and more comfortable.
- Discuss upcoming trips when scheduling surgery.
- Short flights are easier to tolerate than long-haul journeys soon after an operation.
- Ensure stitches are removed and wounds look stable before travelling.
- Carry pain relief, lubricating drops, and ointment in your hand luggage.
- Know how to reach urgent care at your destination.
Managing symptoms in the air
Simple steps help protect healing eyelids during the flight. They also make you feel less self-conscious and tired.
- Use cool eye masks or wrapped ice packs intermittently if swelling increases.
- Wear sunglasses to shield from bright cabin lights and drafts.
- Avoid lifting heavy cabin bags or straining overhead.
- Seek urgent help if you develop severe pain, bleeding, or vision changes.
- Arrange follow-up after your trip if healing seems slower than expected.
