Swelling After Brow Lift, Eyelid Surgery, Fraxel Laser

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.

You had a significant amount of surgery, all in the same area so significant swelling is to be expected.  The first few days are the worst but by two week most of the selling should have relaxed.  Your surgeon may want to use a dose of steroids if your still swollen after two to three weeks.

It sounds like you had a significant amount of work around your eyes and brow area. For most people, swelling peaks at 4-5 days and then starts to resolve after that. If your swelling is staying much longer than that, you should go see your surgeon to make sure things are healing as they should. They can recommend local care techniques that might help out the healing process. Good luck.

When you combine three procedures known to cause swelling around the periorbital area, it is not surprising that you are having a significant issue with all that swelling. It is hard to answer your questions without knowing how long it has been since your procedure. You will likely need to wait for 2 months for all the swelling to substantially improve. The suggestions for cold compresses, possible steroids early after surgery, and supplements like Arnica are very good ones. Talk to your... more

Dear Poco1234, how long is it since your surgery? Swellling is a response to injury...... and you have had a few of them! To help with your recovery there are several 'naturopathic' supplements that can help. also you may inquire with your doctor about taking a steroid dose pack to help with the acute swelling. The worst swelling is in the first 3 to 5 days after a procedure and should rapidly improve over the first 4 weeks. Make sure that there is nothing wrong- infection, blood collecti more

You have a had a lot of action around a small anatomical area and are entitled to a significant degree of swelling and bruising. Don't even look at yourself critically for a number of weeks. Although you cannot predict or project what you will look like, certainly the swelling you see is temporary and may not impact the final result at all. Ask your surgeon what he suggests to reduce it quicler. I usually advise applying vold compresses for five minutes every hour that you are awake for... more

Hi Poco, These are questions that you really need to address to your surgeon who will be able to answer them most accurately.  I hope that you have a speedy recovery and that you are very happy with your results. Dr. P