Hard lump after upper and lower Blepharoplasty

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A: Hard lump after blepharoplasty is likely a granuloma or suture

By Brooke R. Seckel, MD - Boston Plastic Surgeon

Although a cyst is certainly a possibility causing a lower eyelid hard lump after blepharoplasty, the fact that this lump appeared so soon after surgery makes a granuloma or foreign body reaction more likely. If sutures were placed beneath the lower eyelid during surgery, the suture may have caused a form of... more

A: This appears to be some type of cyst or foreign body...

By Jeffrey Zwiren, MD - Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

This appears to be some type of cyst or foreign body reaction. If you had a transconjunctival blepharoplasty with the incision made inside of the eyelid it is possible that this is a reaction of from the ointment that was placed on your eye during surgery. The ointment can insite a foreign... more

A: It can be fixed

By Kamran Khoobehi, MD - New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

It looks like you have a cyst or small fat pocket. Check back with your surgeon. Your surgeon is the best person to know what to do.

A: Looks like a cyst.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi! I would try to lance this with a tiny blade or the tip of a needle. If that did not work, I would wait another 4 months, and surgically re-explore (take a look inside) your eyelid. Unfortunately, what you are doing now is not going to help.

A: Hard or soft lump?

By Robin T.W. Yuan, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

It is unusual to see such a large, distinct mass after blepharoplasty. If it is soft, it could be a fluid-filled cyst, seroma, or small hematoma. Your surgeon could easily try to aspirate it or lance it with a needle puncture. If it is hard, surgical exploration and excision would be advisable. Although... more

A: Reoperation at 2 months

By Brent Moelleken, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

2 months is very early to reoperate after lower eyelid surgery. Only your surgeon knows exactly what was done during your surgery. If fat injection was performed at the same time, for example, he or she will determine whether steroid injections to the area or removal of the lump may be in order... more

A: May be Some type of Foreign Body Reaction

By S. Randolph Waldman, MD - Lexington Facial Plastic Surgeon

Since this appeared shortly after the procedure it appears to be either some type of reaction to suture material or other foregn body or an organized collection of blood. Any type of persistent infraorbital fat or some type of glandular cyst would feel soft but should still part of the differential... more