Hi baseballfan2011,
Swelling should settle down by day 3-5.
It descends from your scalp into the forehead, then eyelids and face.
The prednisone in the post op medication kit will help reduce the inflammatory component of the swelling.
You could direct the swelling away from your eyelids (which could shut your eyes), by massaging your forehead bilaterally, gently, in direction towards your ear.
Best wishes.