Laser blepharoplasty is appealing for its relatively short recovery period and the avoidance of incisions and sutures. That said, you may be advised to avoid wearing eye makeup for up to two weeks after your treatment. Waiting to start wearing makeup again has multiple benefits. One is that you avoid introducing bacteria to your eyelids during a time when they may be more prone to infection or irritation. Your eye makeup and your makeup brushes, including the mascara brush, contain bacteria that, normally, don't harm your body. After your laser procedure, your eyelids may be more susceptible to infection. Another reason to postpone wearing makeup is that the application itself, and the removal of makeup, puts pressure on the eyelids and may tug at the skin. Even without incisions, this could cause irritation and discomfort.