What should I wear on eyelid surgery day?
Wear a loose top that buttons or zips in front — anything pulled over the head risks rubbing the fresh incisions on the way home.
Clothing sounds like a trivial detail until you try to pull a snug sweater over freshly sutured eyelids. A few wardrobe choices made the night before make surgery day noticeably smoother.
Dress for the trip home, not the waiting room
A front-opening shirt or zip-up hoodie, comfortable trousers, and slip-on shoes cover the essentials; add a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses to shield swollen lids from sun and stares on the way home. Leave necklaces, earrings, and hair accessories at home — metal items usually come off before surgery anyway.
If IV sedation is planned, choose sleeves that roll up easily for the line and monitoring cuff. Details differ by clinic and by individual plan, so run through the day-of checklist with your specialist at the final consultation.
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