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Puffiness and Discoloration Under Eyes After Eyelid Surgery

asked 3 years ago by Rosie 4 in Wales, UK
Latest answer by Robert C. Bledsoe, Jr., MD
Question viewed 1,661 times
Tags: under eyes, discoloration, redness, swelling

I had upper and lower eyelid surgery to make me look more awake and less tired, remove loose skin, and open up my eyes. After surgery, I thought I would be fine; I felt fine and upper eyes healed well. I did not have this puffiness and red discoloration under both eyes. Now, look and feel worse than before the procedure. The surgeon keep telling me nothing can be done other than wait patiently for it to go.

What could this be, and how can I get rid of this? Will it go on its own? Thank you.

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2 answers to Puffiness and Discoloration Under Eyes After Eyelid Surgery

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Puffiness and discoloration part of the body's healing process

Puffiness (edema) and red discoloration (erythema), to a variable degree, are part of the body’s healing response to surgery. It may take up to six months for the puffiness to resolve completely. However, most of the swelling will be gone after the first month. In the first two weeks after surgery, keeping your head elevated and using cold compresses will aid in resolving the swelling as soon as possible. Avoiding any situation which elevates your blood pressure and pulse (like... more
Robert C. Bledsoe, Jr., MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Swelling After Eyelid Surgery

The skin around your eyelids are very soft and sensitive. After any surgery around the eyes, it takes a certain amount of time for the swelling to completely go away. You will continue to see slow improvements the whole first year after your eyelid surgery. Unfortunately, the waiting for the swelling to resolve can test your patience.
T.Y. Steven Ip, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon

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