I had upper eyelid blepharoplasty 2 weeks ago my swelling in lids is almost gone but I have quite a bit of swelling under the eyes like I now have festoons is this normal? What can I do to resolve the under eye swelling?
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All people have facial asymmetries. There is always a wide side to the face and a narrow side. There is also a larger eye and a smaller eye. These asymmetries are normal. You do not seem to have any significant asymmetry that would warrant treatment.
It's too early to tell. Wait at least 6 months to begin judging the final aesthetic result. Your appearance will change significantly over the next 6-12 weeks, as your swelling/bruising resolve.
Warmest Regards,
Asif Pirani, MD, FRCS(C)
Its only been 3 days since your surgery. It is inappropriate to be "freaked out" at this point. The results do not reflect final results for approximately 3 months and at this point there would be no intervention advised even if the incision is not in the crease. In some individuals, their supra...