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After Lower Eyelid Surgery there are Strange Lumps under One Eye, What Would Cause that? (photo)

asked 7 months ago by cathy0000
Latest answer by Francis (Frank) William Rieger, MD
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Tags: lower eyelids, bulge, lumps, recommendation, stitches

Hi, year after a lower eyelid surgery, I am left with strange lumps under right eye and deep troughs under both eyes above which is a bulgy fat area. Is resurgery the best answer, and what could be causing the strange lumps; there are supposedly no stitches left inside. Thank you, Cathy

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Lower lid lumps and bumps after eyelid surgery

What a good question. Without examining you I am not sure that I can give you a good answer. My suspicion is that you may be seeing some residual fat herniation from the lower fat pockets, and perhaps you may have some remnants of fatty necrosis with residual granuloma areas noted. You are correct that there should not be any suture remnants at this time. They would have dissolved months ago, if they were ever used initially. Most surgeons don't place... more
Francis (Frank) William Rieger, MD

Tampa Plastic Surgeon

www.riegercosmeticsurgery.com

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