Swelling to last at least one month after surgery.

William Portuese, MD answers: Swelling after Brow Lift, Eyelid Surgery, Fraxel Laser

I had an open Brow Lift, upper Eyelid Surgery, and Fraxel Laser under my eyes and on my cheeks. I am super swollen, my eyes two little slits. I am very depressed and did know I would swell this much. I look unrecognizable. How long till swelling goes down? I am worried my eyes won't look like me--like maybe they will be too hollow or something.


William Portuese, MD
6 months ago
By William Portuese, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

There is a moderate amount of swelling after that combination of surgeries. All three, browlift, eyelid surgery, and Fraxel, create a moderate amount of edema throughout the entire face. It is going to be normal to have some degree of swelling after these three procedures for at least one month from the postoperative period.

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