I have been advised by my surgeon that after a blepharoplasty to apply cold compresses. I understand this purpose for the first few days but am confused on why he is now recommending using warm compresses. My purpose is to get rid of the swelling and I've been told by a pharmacist cold does this better. I am not concerned about bruising, but can a surgeon please explain the advantage of switching to warm compresses for getting rid of swelling? If I prefer can I still use cold compresses?
I'm 5 mos post op and not only do I have extreme redness and broken capillaries, but the PS cut my right incision much higher than my eye crease, so the scar is visible and has a permanent blueish hue along the incision scar. My right eyelid also droops now and an ophthalmologist confirmed Ptosis. My PS claims he hasn't ever had an issue w broken capillaries and says my eyes weren't symmetrical prior. To that I say, true, but they both opened an I didn't have red eyelids and scars. Advice?
Five mos post op upper blepharoplasty and eyelids are now covered in broken capillaries and right eye incision was cut above crease and has blue scar. Any advice on type of laser and what doctor in Houston can fix this? Thanks so much!
I had upper and lower blepharoplasty about 10 years ago. I had a SMAS facelift 3 years ago. It's time to get my eyes done again. For me, the blepharoplasty surgery was really tough and the facelift was a walk in the park. When I had my eyes done 10 years ago, they itched during recovery. I had significant swelling and bruising. Is there anything I can do before hand to have an easier recovery? Of course I'll ask my doctor what he recommends but all recommendations are appreciated.
I am getting lower blepharoplasty done and wanted to mitigate the bruising as much as possible. Can I take arnica or bromelain (or both) tablets prior to having surgery done and would that prevent bruising better than just taking it post surgery?
Hello, I've had upper eyelid surgery 3 months ago, and post op had awful swelling and bruising especially in my right eye (left on photo). Till now I can see that the right eye looks different from the left and from prior, the crease is higher but the eye alone is smaller. Also the left eye (right on photo) has a thin skin fold and the tissue underneath is a bit raised, while on the right eye it's more sunken and the fold is not natural to my eye. My doctor tells me there is still some fluid and scar needs longer time to heal. I am concerned it will stay this way and my eyes won't be close to symmetry (as I know I shouldn't expect 100% symmetry). Curious to know whether in my situation time will heal or I will need revision surgery. Many thanks in advance!
Hi - Good day. I am so worried and embarrassed of my lower eyelids after having surgery, hoping will build my confidence. My scars are visible and seem the tissue under has rise. What can I do to resolve??
I suspect that I sustained an orbital fracture after an accidental traumatic blow to the face from a hard object that caused a white out loss of vision. Following injury, swelling and bruising were immediate. At a little over 2 weeks of injury, a facial CT revealed no significant soft tissue injury or acute fracture, however I am still have considerable swelling and bruising in that area, as well as the eye itself physically looking larger over 1 month later Does this need correction?