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Eyelid Surgery Recovery
I cannot afford to miss more than 2 weeks of work when recovering from blepharoplasty procedure. Can a plastic surgeon describe the post-op recovery...
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Upper Eyelid Swelling After Blepharoplasty
I had one of my upper eye lids lifted just a little, to match my other eye lid. Now after one week, I'm still noticing that the swelling comes and...
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Bulge Under Left Eye After Blepharoplasty
I had transconjunctival Blepharoplasty 14 weeks ago. Right eye has healed, but left eye heals slow. There's a slight bulge directly beneath where the...
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One Eye Barely Changed After Blepharoplasty
I had Blepharoplasty done 5 weeks ago, and I immediately noticed post-surgery that the incisions were not the same. However, I didn't worry. Now, one...
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Extremely Red Eyes After Blepharoplasty and CO2 Laser
I had an upper and lower Blepharoplasty on Jan 15, 2009, performed with a CO2 Laser and the area below my eyes is still extremely red. Is this normal?
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Will Flying on a Plane Immediately After Eyelid Surgery Affect Healing?
I booked a flight for home immediately--about 2-3 hours after my eyelid surgery. I'm flying from Southern California (where my surgeon is) back home...
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Are There Things Than Can Speed Up the Recovery from Eyelid Surgery?
Is there a recommended diet, cream, vitamin and/or medication that could be taken before and after eyelid surgery to make the healing process...
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How Much Physical Discomfort is Felt Immediately After Eyelid Surgery?
My eyelids will be lifted out of my field of vision. Is that a pretty painful correction? Will the pain be similar to the pain of an irritated boil?
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Numbness Eyelid Surgery?
How long after undergoing eyelid surgery should numbness around the eyes reside?
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