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You must carefully follow all instructions provided by Dr. Weintraub in order to achieve the best results possible.  Mild pain medication, a broad-spectrum antibiotic, and medication to reduce swelling are all begun immediately following surgery.  The area around the eyes is the most delicate on the face, but is also the quickest to heal because the blood supply to the area is so robust.  The upper eyelid incision will be neatly hand-sewn with one tiny subcuticular (under-the-skin) suture per eye of the finest, and thinnest diameter.  The lower eyelid almost never has any telltale signs of incision because, in most cases, it is approached from behind the lid, requiring no suture closure.  There will be minimal swelling and bruising since a full 20 minutes is allotted during surgery to allow the vasoconstrictor solution to shrink all vessels in the area, insuring minimal bleeding.  Dr. Weintraub prefers his patients to shower on the second post-operative day because he believes that clean wounds make for invisible incisions.  The single suture in the upper eyelid is generally removed on the fifth postoperative day.  (Female patients can wear eye makeup as soon as the suture is removed.)  Dr. Weintraub will advise you as to when you can return to your normal lifestyle and exercise routine.

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