Swimming after gold weight eyelid surgery should be avoided for several weeks because water can irritate the wound and increase infection risk.
Early precautions around water
In the first phase, the eyelid incision and surrounding tissues are delicate. Keeping the area dry helps the weight settle and reduces complications.
- Avoid swimming pools, hot tubs, lakes, and the sea initially
- Do not open your eyes under water until fully cleared
- Protect the eye from splashes during bathing and showering
- Use prescribed drops and ointments as directed
- Contact the clinic if redness, discharge, or pain follow accidental splashing
Returning to the pool safely
Once your surgeon is satisfied with healing, swimming can be reintroduced gradually with protection.
- Check the advised waiting time, often several weeks
- Start with short swims in a clean, well-maintained pool
- Wear well-fitting goggles to keep water away from the eye
- Avoid very hot pools and saunas at first
- Seek advice if pain, swelling, or blurred vision occur after swimming
