Heavy eyelids after Blepharoplasty and Brow Lift?

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7 answers to “Heavy eyelids after Blepharoplasty...”

A: Patience Poco

By Kenneth R. Francis, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Poco, Of course you are feeling distressed about your present appearance. This feeling is very common after cosmetic surgery. It has even been given a name, post surgical disatisfaction syndrome, similar to post traumatic stress disorder. As you continue to heal and look better and better... more

A: Takes time for all of this to settle down

By William Portuese, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

The brows will definitely descend over the next several weeks back to more of a normal position. The eyelids will also descend as well back to a normal position. It takes time for all of this to settle down from the two surgeries that you have had.

A: This is likely swelling

By Scott E. Kasden, MD - Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Your doctor can reassure you on exam. If there is a bit of excess skin, which happens occasionally (especially as things settle), you can have a small office procedure to remove the excess. Not a big deal. Don't be depressed, it won't help anything, and you just need to be patient-it is for... more

A: Please let me validate your concerns

By Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD - Los Angeles Oculoplastic surgeon

Dear Poco There is a very big difference between hearing about a surgery and reading through a laundry list of possibilities that are in the surgical consent and living the aftermath of the surgery. I think that it is often difficult for the surgeon to adequately empathize with the patient's impending... more

A: One week after surgery is very early to be worried

By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

It really is too early after surgery to be worried. One week after the operation there is still significant swelling and the tissues have not settled. Also, it would be helpful to see your pre-operative photos to comment on the results. Hang in there. You should see positive... more

A: Too early to know what the final result will be

By Shahram Salemy, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

One week is way too early after this type of procedure to know what your final result will be. Be patient, let things settle down first. Take heart in knowing that in most cases, if you are truly unhappy with the final result and your surgeon can identify the anatomic issue, revisions can be... more

A: Be patient

By W. Tracy Hankins, MD - Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

You are very early in the healing process and need to be patient and stay in touch with your surgeon. Swelling can be variable and since only your surgeon knows exactly what was done at the time of surgery, he or she is best equippeed to deal with your questions/concerns in the post-op period.