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title: Can I swim after upper blepharoplasty surgery?
description: "Swimming after upper blepharoplasty should be avoided for several weeks. Water from pools, hot tubs, and open water can irritate or infect healing incisions. ## Why you should wait Eyelid wounds need time to seal firmly. Soaking them too soon…"
url: "https://bluefinvision.com/knowledge-base/topics/recovery-aftercare/can-i-swim-after-upper-blepharoplasty-surgery/"
updated: "2025-12-19"
category: "Recovery & Aftercare"
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# Can I swim after upper blepharoplasty surgery?

Swimming after upper blepharoplasty should be avoided for several weeks. Water from pools, hot tubs, and open water can irritate or infect healing incisions.

## Why you should wait

Eyelid wounds need time to seal firmly. Soaking them too soon can soften tissues and allow bacteria to enter.

- Avoid all swimming and hot tubs until your surgeon gives clear permission.
- Keep your face out of bath water during the early healing phase.
- Do not open your eyes under water in any setting.
- Use ointments and drops as prescribed to protect the lids.
- Seek urgent help for redness, discharge, or wound breakdown.

## Returning to swimming safely

When your surgeon confirms it is safe, you can reintroduce swimming gradually. Protection and moderation preserve both comfort and cosmetic results.

- Begin with short sessions in clean, well-maintained pools.
- Wear snug goggles to shield scars from water and chemicals.
- Avoid diving, underwater swimming, and vigorous strokes initially.
- Pat the area dry gently afterwards and reapply ointment if advised.
- Continue follow-up appointments to monitor long-term outcome.