How should I prepare the night before eyelid surgery?
Double-cleanse the face, wash your hair, lay out front-opening clothes, review the fasting instructions, and go to bed early — the night before is about removing friction from the morning.
Nothing dramatic happens the night before eyelid surgery, and that is the point. A calm evening of small preparations — washing, packing, confirming times — sets up a morning with no decisions left to make.
An evening run-through
Shower and wash your hair, since water on the face will be restricted for days; remove nail polish and jewelry; charge your phone and set two alarms. Check the fasting cut-off if sedation is planned, confirm the escort and arrival time, and put ID, medication list, and comfortable clothes where you will see them.
Sleeping poorly from nerves is common and rarely changes the plan, but a fever, new rash near the eyes, or sudden illness overnight does — call the clinic first thing rather than showing up and hoping. Individual instructions differ by clinic and anesthesia type, so the sheet from your consultation outranks any general list; ring the specialist’s office with anything unclear.
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