I am often asked by patients what is the best time of year to have cosmetic eyelid surgery. There are pros and cons to each time of year. But what I universally believe is that it should be done at a time of year when you can block out time from work and other responsibilities to give yourself time to rest and heal.

The winter is often a good time to have cosmetic blepharoplasty because most people are less active and can hunker down for a few days while they recover. I have a lot of patients who don’t want to give up time out on the golf course or swimming at the beach. So for them the winter is a great time.

For others the summer is the ideal time. School and work schedules tend to slow down and the evidence of surgery can be easily covered with a pair of sunglasses. I have a lot of moms who do their surgery while their kids are off at sleepaway camp or other summer adventures.