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Are Strange Skin 'Bulges' Along Incision Line After Upper Eyelid Surgery Normal?

I had upper eyelid surgery 9 days ago. My stitches were removed on day 5 and although my right eye looks fine my left one has strange bulges around...

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Is 7 Days Too Early to Remove Stitches for Upper Blepharoplasty?

I recently had upper blepharoplasty, the surgeon did a cross stitch that is to be removed in 7 days. Is 7 days too long to remove the stitches?...

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After Ptosis Surgery Consultation

I'm 26 and since I was 10 years old I had a mild right eyelid ptosis.One week ago I went through surgery to correct it.Right now my concern is...

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Swelling - Ice or Heat for Fat Transfer/Bleph?

I am 5 days out of an upper/lower blepharoplasty and full face fat transfer. I am very swollen in my cheeks and my eyes are black/blue and yellow. I...

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Had Lower Skin Pinch Blepharoplasty 5 Days Ago. Eyes Still Very Puffy.

I realize it's only been 5 days and that swelling can take a long time to resolve after lower blepharoplasty. However, I was under the impression...

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Lower Lid Drooping After Lower Lid Blepharoplasty, If This Doesn't Resolve Itself, What Are My Options?

I am 40-years-old and 10 days post op from a lower lid bleph that included a transjunctive approach and skin pinch incision below the lid.The lower...

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Is This Considered Normal Healing After Eyelid Surgery? (photo)

It's only been 7 days since I got my eyelid done and 2 days after stitch removal. I don't worry about scars,bruises or pain. But what bother...

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Scleral Show 1 Weel After Blepharoplasty, Should I Wait to do Anything? (photo)

I have developed scleral show after several days of lower lid blepharoplasty. Now it is 8 days since the surgery. Anything I should do right now, or...

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How Long After Eyelid Surgery Should Stitches Be Removed?

My doctor is removing mine 13 days after surgery. It's been 9 days and my eyelids are getting really sore & tight feeling. Everything I read...

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Chemosis on Right Eye Causing Asymmetrical Eyes Will Get Better? (photo)

I had lower eyelid transconjuctival blepharoplasty only 11 days ago & got chemosis on my right eye. Its coming along well (esp, considering how...

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