Generally speaking, eyelid surgery is not considered a very painful procedure. Of course your eyelids will probably feel tight with some mild stinging as the anaesthetic wears off and it is normal for this to continue for a few days afterwards. Mild painkillers such as paracetamol usually control this. A number of patients may experience a feeling of numbness in the eyelid region. This is to be expected and normal sensation usually returns quite quickly in a matter of weeks. However, rarely, this may be delayed and may take a few months.