After eyelid lift surgery we recommend that you take the following additional steps while you recovery: Avoid heavy lifting for 1 week Avoid hot tubs and swimming pools for 1 week Wear large, dark sunglasses to protect your eyes and eyelids while outdoors Avoid medicine such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), or naproxen (Aleve) for pain relief. If you need medicine for pain relief Dr Conlon recommends acetaminophen (Tylenol). Your eyes will begin to look normal after a week or two. However, It is normal for there to be puffiness and swelling of the eyelids when you wake up in the morning for the first few months after surgery. This will improve on its own with time in the first three months. You can judge your final results three months after your blepharoplasty procedure.