Recovery research
Recovery papers measure bruising, swelling, time off work and when patients return to normal activity after eyelid surgery.
95
Papers
49
Since 2021
2
Reviews and meta-analyses
1989
First paper
Papers, newest first
2026
Ocular Surface Recovery Following Corrective Eyelid Surgery: Course, Predictors, and Perioperative Management Implications
Romeo MA, Cuccu A, Calabresi V, Lixi F, Coco G, Ferraro V, et al. · Diagnostics (Basel) · PMID 42793762
2026
The effect of compression dressing on postoperative outcomes after upper eyelid blepharoplasty: a randomized, controlled, observer-blinded evaluation study
Poslu Karademir F, Sağdıç Özçelik S, Çetin Efe A, Ulaş MG, Diri İ, Taşkapılı M · Int Ophthalmol · Randomized Controlled Trial · PMID 42711437
2026
Clinical characteristics and treatment of Morbihan disease of the eyelids: A single-center retrospective study
Choi YA, Yang MK, Sa HS · Indian J Ophthalmol · PMID 41817577
2026
Corneal Sensitivity Recovery After Eyelid Malposition Surgery: A Clinical Perspective
Calleja-Casado F, Lanuza García A, Obiol Ferrando S, Navarro Hernández E, Duch Samper AM · Eye Contact Lens · PMID 42113596
2026
Effectiveness of Arnica and Bromelain for Improving Ecchymosis Following Facial Plastic Surgery: A Systematic Review
Manouchehri K, Datta S, Levin M · Plast Surg (Oakv) · PMID 42539591
2026
Recovery of corneal sensation following eyelid surgery for neurotrophic keratopathy and preganglionic facial palsy
Moledina M, Lim C, Dua HS, Malhotra R · Br J Ophthalmol · PMID 41667221
2026
Correlation and Responsiveness of Objective and Subjective Measures in Evaluating Periorbital Swelling After Upper Blepharoplasty: A Retrospective Study Using 3D Stereophotography and Visual Analogue Scale
Ge C, Ge C, Zhang Y, Yang K, Li K, Huang J · Ann Ital Chir · PMID 42304158
2026
Risk factors for early eyelid swelling following blepharoptosis surgery: A retrospective study
Shimizu R, Oka A, Watanabe S, Ochiai H · JPRAS Open · PMID 41583413
2026
Composite Flaps in Subciliary Lower Blepharoplasty: Technique and Postoperative Results Compared to Traditional Methods
Brawley CC, Timberlake AT, Paul B, Lattman J, Rosenberg DB · Ann Plast Surg · PMID 41452845
2026
Fat Infiltration in Eyelids: An Uncommon Clinical Case with Long-Term Monitoring
Villate MAM, Tribaldos JAC · Rom J Ophthalmol · PMID 42146962
2026
Effect of Subcutaneous Tranexamic Acid on Hemostasis and Ecchymosis in Oculofacial Procedures: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Trial
Deng W, Kozlov M, Shinder R · Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg · Randomized Controlled Trial · PMID 41687031
2025
Interventions for reducing bleeding and swelling in eyelid and periocular surgeries: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Alamoudi A, Albishry AM, Alnabihi AN, Batais WT, Aldahlawi AK, Alghamdi NF, et al. · Orbit · Systematic Review · PMID 41264874
2025
Efficacy of a Y-modified Transconjunctival Approach for Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Zygomaticomaxillary Complex Fractures: Functional Recovery and Cosmetic Outcomes
Shetty SK, Kasrija R · Cureus · PMID 41393617
2025
Neurocosmetic Post-Procedure Cream for Reducing Patient Discomfort and Enhancing Lower Eyelid Recovery After Ablative Treatments
Karimi K, Iglesia S, Waldon LA, Cong A, Kononov T, Zahr AS · J Drugs Dermatol · Randomized Controlled Trial · PMID 40911753
2025
The role of cerebral ptosis in assessing recovery and prognosis in traumatic brain injury: a case report
Di Lorenzo L, Iapaolo D, Pirraglia N, Lozada DA, Di Palma M, D'Avanzo C · AME Case Rep · PMID 41210438
2024
Upper eyelid lymphatic anatomy is associated with blepharoplasty recovery
Nishioka H, Takashimizu I, Yuzuriha S · J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · PMID 39388768
2024
Application of retaining the vessels around the orbicularis oculi muscle in blepharoplasty
Li D, Yan H, Zhang H, Yang E, Liu X · J Cosmet Dermatol · Randomized Controlled Trial · PMID 38769823
2024
Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis Discovered Because of Repeated Upper Eyelid Swelling
Nakagawa S, Totsuka K, Kagami S, Nomoto Y · Medicina (Kaunas) · PMID 39336596
2024
A rare sight: Childhood blepharochalasis presenting as recurrent eyelid swelling: A case report
Ismail A, Khalid MO, Ismail MS, Fatima U, Ashraf MF · Int J Surg Case Rep · PMID 39029214
2024
Less Is Better: Full-Incision Double-Eyelid Blepharoplasty with Rapid Recovery
Zhang Y, Li M, Lei S, Long J, Qi M · Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 37189234
2024
Use of Intravenous Tranexamic Acid in Patients Undergoing Plastic Surgery: Implications and Recommendations per a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Meretsky CR, Polychronis A, Schiuma AT · Cureus · PMID 39015854
2024
Recovery of subcutaneous orbital fascia under preserved skin below the original crease in the repair of excessively high double-eyelid folds
Zhao Y, Shi J, Ren B, Jin S, Chen W · J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · PMID 38513342
2024
Rejuvenation in Men Facial Aging: A Combined Approach
Klinger M, Fondrini R, Bandi V, Veronesi A, Catania B, Di Giuli R, et al. · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 38286900
2024
Treatment of Full Eyelid Ptosis Following Botox Injection: A Case Report
Musharbash IJ, Chakra RJ · Cureus · PMID 38476507
2024
Primary Sjogren's syndrome presenting as ptosis and eyelid swelling: A case report
Khan AA, Mumtaz S, Malik J, Manzoor MS, Maqbool F, Shafique M, et al. · Clin Case Rep · PMID 38405359
2024
Can Local Infiltration Influence Postoperative Recovery in Upper Blepharoplasty? A Case Series Study on Two Different Infiltration Methods
Dell'Avanzato R, Agnelli B, Cambiaso-Daniel J, Gatti J, Gualdi A · Facial Plast Surg · Randomized Controlled Trial · PMID 37225141
2024
The Efficacy of Magnesium Sulfate (MgSO4) Wet Dressing in Reducing Eyelid Swelling and Bruising after Blepharoplasty: A Randomized, Controlled, and Observer-Blinded Assessment Study
Zou P, Zhang K, Jin Y, Liu G · Facial Plast Surg · Randomized Controlled Trial · PMID 37011896
2024
Subcutaneous Injections of Triamcinolone Acetonide for Upper Eyelid Retraction and Swelling Associated with Thyroid Eye Disease: A Retrospective Case Series Study
Kozaki A, Inoue R, Yaji N, Nishiyama K, Inoue T · Clin Ophthalmol · PMID 39070106
2024
Re: "Effects of Preoperative Intravenous Versus Subcutaneous Tranexamic Acid on Postoperative Periorbital Ecchymosis and Edema Following Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled, Comparative Study"
Khademi B, Zia Z, Attar A · Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 38967574
2024
Reply Re: "Effects of Preoperative Intravenous Versus Subcutaneous Tranexamic Acid on Postoperative Periorbital Ecchymosis and Edema Following Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled, Comparative Study"
Marous CL, Wladis EJ · Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 38967575
2024
Effects of Preoperative Intravenous Versus Subcutaneous Tranexamic Acid on Postoperative Periorbital Ecchymosis and Edema Following Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled, Comparative Study
Marous CL, Farhat OJ, Cefalu M, Rothschild MI, Alapati S, Wladis EJ · Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg · Randomized Controlled Trial · PMID 38687303
2024
Effect of Compression Dressing After Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty on Edema, Ecchymosis, Pain, and Ocular Surface Irritation
Schuh A, Reischmann L, Hintschich CR · Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg · Randomized Controlled Trial · PMID 38624150
2023
Bilateral upper eyelid swelling (Hoagland sign) in Epstein-Barr infectious mononucleosis: prospective experience
Bronz G, Zanetti BPESM, Bianchetti MG, Milani GP, Lava SAG, Neuhaus TJ, et al. · Infection · PMID 36224451
2023
Bilateral Upper Eyelid Swelling with Abscess under Treatment with Etanercept
Bartmann IR, Alnawaiseh M, Mihailovic N · Klin Monbl Augenheilkd · PMID 36564020
2023
Revision of Asian Upper Blepharoplasty
Yang CC · Clin Plast Surg · PMID 36396250
2022
Patient Comfort with Various Local Infiltration Anesthetics for Minor Oculoplastic Surgery: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
Liu HM, Wu TJ, Liou CM, Chiu WK, Kang YN, Chen C · J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · Systematic Review · PMID 35961926
2022
Metastatic testicular choriocarcinoma presenting as eyelid swelling and ptosis
Sivagnanasithiyar T, Okafor L, Faust G, Mudhar HS, Sii S, Knapp C, et al. · Orbit · PMID 33632056
2022
Scleral contact lenses for optimal visual recovery in a case of severe acid burn with total lagophthalmos
Chaudhary S, Chatterjee S, Jain N, Basu S · BMJ Case Rep · PMID 35790322
2022
A Retrospective Review of the Safety and Efficacy of Low-dose Triamcinolone Mixed with Hyaluronic Acid Fillers to Reduce Post-injection Infraorbital Swelling
Siperstein R, Montes JR, Speranza A · J Clin Aesthet Dermatol · PMID 35465031
2022
Bilateral Upper Eyelid Ecchymosis and Edema in a 13-Month-Old
Sriram A, Rosenberg JB, Barmettler A · JAMA Ophthalmol · PMID 34882188
2022
The Feasibility of Surface Electromyography in Monitoring Orbicularis Oculi Recovery after Anterior Approach Levator Aponeurosis Advancement
Krajewska-Węglewicz L, Banach M, Filipiak E, Sempińska-Szewczyk J, Skopiński P, Dorobek M · J Clin Med · PMID 35160181
2022
Detection of the Safe Zone for Upper Eyelid Hyaluronic Acid Injections
Can B, BetülGözel · Indian J Dermatol · PMID 36092216
2021
[Sequelae in bell's palsy: Prognostic factors for recovery]
Picard D, Leroy R, Poussy T, Tankéré F, Gatignol P · Ann Chir Plast Esthet · PMID 33036789
2021
Recovery of deepening of the upper eyelid sulcus after switching from prostaglandin FP receptor agonists to EP2 receptor agonist: a 3-month prospective analysis
Sakata R, Fujishiro T, Saito H, Nakamura N, Honjo M, Shirato S, et al. · Jpn J Ophthalmol · PMID 34283308
2021
Reply to "Anesthesia using microcannula and sharp needle in upper blepharoplasty: A randomized, double-blind clinical trial evaluating pain, bruising, and ecchymosis"
Sugrue CM, Grinsell DG · J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · PMID 33858791
2021
Comparison of tumescent local anesthesia vs normal anesthesia technology in upper blepharoplasty in Asian women
Cao L, Zhu F · J Cosmet Dermatol · PMID 33217779
2021
Anesthesia using microcannula and sharp needle in upper blepharoplasty: A randomized, double-blind clinical trial evaluating pain, bruising, and ecchymoses
Garcia CP, Avila DFV, Ferreira VRA, Silva FCD, Fortkamp MMS, Gomes RS, et al. · J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · Randomized Controlled Trial · PMID 32888861
2021
Orbital Swelling and Ptosis as an Initial Presentation of Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Alsalem A, Almasoudi B, Alzahrani G, Sindi L, Alwan J · Case Rep Pediatr · PMID 34123451
2021
The Effect of Early Postoperative Swelling on Change in Upper Eyelid Position After External Levator Resection and Blepharoplasty
Cohen LM, Katsev B, Esfandiari M, Rootman DB · Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 32501883
2020
Ascher's syndrome: a rare cause of lip swelling
Al-Hassani M, Carey B, Sanderson J, Hullah E, Escudier M · Ann R Coll Surg Engl · PMID 32777934
2020
Effects of Aspirin on Postoperative Bruising and Bleeding Complications in Upper Eyelid Surgery
Winkler KP, Beaulieu R, Bevill L, Mishulin A, Black EH · Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg · Randomized Controlled Trial · PMID 32251176
2019
Image Gallery: Swelling of the upper eyelid with trichomegaly revealing neurofibromatosis type 1
Berthin C, Hugny-Larroque C, Heran F, Misery L, Abasq-Thomas C · Br J Dermatol · PMID 31240700
2019
Adult orbital xanthogranuloma as a cause of recurrent palpebral swelling
Navarro-Hernández E, Hernández-Pons A, Montolío-Marzo S, Pérez-López M · Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol (Engl Ed) · PMID 30712950
2019
[Slowly progressive upper eyelid swelling and ptosis]
Rokohl AC, Ortmann M, Mor JM, Koch KR, Heindl LM · Ophthalmologe · PMID 29948148
2018
Unexpected cause for eyelid swelling and ptosis: rigid gas permeable contact lens migration following a 28-year-old trauma
Patel S, Tan LL, Murgatroyd H · BMJ Case Rep · PMID 30097548
2018
Clinical efficacy of transcutaneous triamcinolone acetonide injection for upper eyelid retraction and swelling in patients with thyroid eye disease
Kozaki A, Nakamura H, Inoue T · Int Med Case Rep J · PMID 30519121
2017
Blepharochalasis: A rare cause of eye swelling
Paul M, Geller L, Nowak-Węgrzyn A · Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol · PMID 29150067
2017
Spontaneous upper eyelid ecchymosis: A cutaneous clue to increased intracranial pressure
Razmi T M, Katoch D, Dogra S · J Am Acad Dermatol · PMID 28807120
2017
Optimizing Injection Technique to Minimize Ecchymosis in Blepharoplasty-Reply
Yu W, Jin Y, Lin X · JAMA Facial Plast Surg · PMID 28662226
2017
Optimizing Injection Technique to Minimize Ecchymosis in Upper Blepharoplasty
Vrcek I, Somogyi M, Nakra T · JAMA Facial Plast Surg · PMID 28662220
2017
Spontaneous upper eyelid ecchymosis: A rare presenting sign for frontal sinus mucocele
Mehta AA, Wagner LH, Blace N · Orbit · PMID 28282265
2017
The Relationship of Amount of Resection and Time for Recovery of Bell's Phenomenon after Levator Resection in Congenital Ptosis
Goel R, Kishore D, Nagpal S, Jain S, Agarwal T · Open Ophthalmol J · PMID 28584563
2017
Assessing the Effectiveness of Arnica montana and Rhododendron tomentosum (Ledum palustre) in the Reduction of Ecchymosis and Edema After Oculofacial Surgery: Preliminary Results
Kang JY, Tran KD, Seiff SR, Mack WP, Lee WW · Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 26863038
2016
The Efficacy of Intense Pulsed Light Therapy in Postoperative Recovery from Eyelid Surgery
Linkov G, Lam VB, Wulc AE · Plast Reconstr Surg · Randomized Controlled Trial · PMID 27119940
2016
Acute Lid Swelling: a Series of Unusual Cases, Treatment and Follow-up
Shojaati G, Chaloupka K · Klin Monbl Augenheilkd · PMID 27116493
2016
Extranodal Natural Killer/T-Cell Lymphoma, Nasal Type, with Primary Manifestation as an Upper Eyelid Swelling
Kanzaki A, Funasaka Y, Nakamizo M, Shima A, Ryotokuji T, Dan K, et al. · J Nippon Med Sch · PMID 27680487
2015
[Upper eyelid swelling]
Kazerounian S, Szurman P, Waizel M · Ophthalmologe · PMID 26002379
2014
[Therapy-resistant swelling of the upper eyelid in childhood]
Haustein M, Terai N, Pablik J, Pillunat LE, Sommer F · Ophthalmologe · PMID 23736662
2014
[Capillary hemangioma of the upper eyelid]
Elouarradi H, Daoudi R · Pan Afr Med J · PMID 25392721
2014
Isolated traumatic neurogenic ptosis with delayed recovery
Satchi K, Kumar A, McNab AA · Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 24398489
2013
A longstanding cystic swelling of the upper eyelid
Amissah-Arthur KN, Mudhar HS, Sandramouli S · Br J Ophthalmol · PMID 23740964
2013
Aging blepharoplasty
Cho I · Arch Plast Surg · PMID 24086798
2013
Recovery from deepening of the upper eyelid sulcus after switching from bimatoprost to latanoprost
Sakata R, Shirato S, Miyata K, Aihara M · Jpn J Ophthalmol · PMID 23233196
2013
Orbital sarcoidosis presenting as diffuse swelling of the lower eyelid
Lee JK, Moon NJ · Korean J Ophthalmol · PMID 23372381
2013
[A man with fever and a periorbital swelling]
Minderhoud J, Raijmakers AJ, Diederen PV · Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd · PMID 23693008
2013
Chronic eyelid swelling as an initial manifestation of myeloma-associated amyloidosis
Chee E, Kim YD, Lee JH, Woo KI · Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 22955341
2012
Efficacy of pulsed electromagnetic energy in postoperative recovery from blepharoplasty
Czyz CN, Foster JA, Lam VB, Holck DE, Wulc AE, Cahill KV, et al. · Dermatol Surg · Randomized Controlled Trial · PMID 22092688
2012
5-year-old girl with left upper eyelid swelling
Ahmad SS, Ghani SA, Peng KS, Sellamuthu P · Digit J Ophthalmol · PMID 23847451
2011
Lower eyelid swelling as a late complication of Bio-Alcamid filler into the malar area
Alsuhaibani AH, Alfawaz N · Saudi J Ophthalmol · PMID 23960905
2010
Schwannoma of upper eyelid: A rare differential diagnosis of eyelid swellings
Patil SB, Kale SM, Jaiswal S, Khare N · Indian J Plast Surg · PMID 21217985
2010
[Morbus Morbihan : A rare cause of edematous swelling of the eyelids]
Lamparter J, Kottler U, Cursiefen C, Pfeiffer N, Pitz S · Ophthalmologe · PMID 20024562
2010
Evaluation of homeopathic Arnica montana for ecchymosis after upper blepharoplasty: a placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind study
Kotlus BS, Heringer DM, Dryden RM · Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg · Randomized Controlled Trial · PMID 20683279
2009
Upper eyelid swelling in a 5-year-old boy
Ibrahim H, Sangster G, Azrak M, Elsayed HM, Majed J, Anga A, et al. · J La State Med Soc · PMID 19785314
2008
The efficacy of melilotus extract in the management of postoperative ecchymosis and edema after simultaneous rhinoplasty and blepharoplasty
Xu F, Zeng W, Mao X, Fan GK · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 18418648
2008
[Painless upper eyelid swelling. Bad surprise in the diagnosis]
Reiss M, Reiss G · MMW Fortschr Med · PMID 18361150
2006
Unilateral eyelid swelling and ptosis caused by dural arteriovenous fistula in an infant
Griepentrog GJ, Aagaard-Kienitz B, Kushner BJ, Iskandar BJ, Gamm DM · Arch Ophthalmol · PMID 16966640
2005
Blepharoptosis and upper eyelid swelling due to lipogranulomatous inflammation caused by silicone oil
Donker DL, Paridaens D, Mooy CM, van den Bosch WA · Am J Ophthalmol · PMID 16310482
2005
Cold urticaria: an under-recognized cause of postsurgical periorbital swelling
Burroughs JR, Patrinely JR, Nugent JS, Soparkar CN, Anderson RL, Pennington JH · Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 16234692
2003
[Plastic reconstructive correction of persistent orofacial swelling and swelling of the eyelids in Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome]
Ziemssen F, Rohrbach JM, Scherwitz C, Denk PO · Klin Monbl Augenheilkd · PMID 12766825
2000
[Persistent upper eyelid swelling in frontal sinusitis. Primary mucopyocele of the frontal sinus]
Grützenmacher S, Werner E · HNO · PMID 10994176
1997
[Persistent facial swelling of unclear etiology. The differential diagnostic considerations]
Spallek G, Buttgereit F, Audring H, Hiepe F · Hautarzt · PMID 9518246
1996
[A case of orbital myositis with blepharoptosis demonstrating the swelling of superior levator palpebrae muscle on magnetic resonance images]
Minohara M, Furuya H, Yamada T, Kobayashi T, Hasuo K · Rinsho Shinkeigaku · PMID 8937203
1994
[Unilateral eyelid swelling in naevus flammeus faciei. Problems in differential diagnosis of unilateral eyelid swelling]
Mahler V, Kiesewetter F, Hornstein OP · Hautarzt · PMID 7822207
1993
Focal myositis: an unusual cause of bilateral upper eyelid swellings
Lim KL, Robson K, Powell RJ · Postgrad Med J · PMID 8290436
1989
Complete post-traumatic ptosis: a mechanism for recovery?
Arden RL, Moore GK · Laryngoscope · PMID 2811560