After the procedure, you will be monitored in recovery for complications, and be able to leave the same day of surgery. There may be temporary pain or discomfort after surgery, as well as dry eyes. Avoid wearing makeup after surgery. If you wear contacts, you should not use them for at least two weeks after surgery. Your doctor will tell you for sure when you can resume normal contact use. Apply cold packs to the eyes for about 10 to 15 minutes at a time immediately following the surgery. Avoid heavy activity for several days following your surgery. Apply cool compresses to the eyes as needed. Dark tinted sunglasses are recommended, to protect the eyes from the elements. Avoid ibuprofen, aspirin, and other medications that thin the blood. Stitches are usually removed within a week or less. There will be mild bruising and swelling, which will subside a week or two after surgery. Avoid heavy lifting for a week after surgery. The whites of the eyes may be red or bloodshot for a few days after surgery, but this should disappear as the eyes heal. Eyelid lift (or blepharoplasty) is the recommended and most often preferred treatment for removing bags under the eyes or drooping eyelids. These aging eye conditions can add years to your appearance and even impair your vision.