Eyes will be sensitive to light, wind and dust for 2 to 4 weeks. Upper lids may be irritated and teary for about 15 days. Contact lenses can not be worn for about 15 days. One should not use eye makeup for 7 to 10 days. Stitches will be removed by the surgeon 3 to 5 days after the operation, depending on the kind of stitches used.
Scars are a result of any kind of surgical procedure.
The incisions are barely visible after several months as they are placed within the normal creases and folds of the upper and lower eyelids. There will be some bruising and swelling of the area around the eyes, usually lasting several days. The upper lids may be numb for about 6 weeks, so that make up can't be put on without looking in the mirror. Also, eyelid scars feel firm and stiff. These scars soften quickly, but it will be about 6 weeks before they feel normal.