Light housework is usually safe within a few days of upper blepharoplasty. More strenuous chores and lifting should wait longer to protect healing tissues.
Light tasks at home
Gentle activities help you stay mobile without overtaxing your eyelids. Listen to your body and take breaks.
- Tasks such as making drinks, light cooking, and gentle tidying are acceptable.
- Use good lighting to avoid eye strain and tripping risks.
- Keep cleaning sprays and strong fumes away from your face.
- Ask family or friends to help with heavier chores.
- Use cold compresses after activity if swelling worsens.
Heavier chores and safety
Strenuous housework can raise blood pressure and increase bruising or bleeding. Allow more time before tackling these jobs.
- Delay hoovering, moving furniture, gardening, and ladder work until cleared.
- Avoid lifting heavy shopping or laundry baskets early on.
- Wear protective glasses in dusty or cluttered spaces.
- Stop immediately if you experience pain, bleeding, or blurred vision.
- Plan major tasks around follow-up advice from your surgeon.
