3 weeks post lower bleph there is some hollowness and puffy bags. Is it just swelling? Is it normal? (photo)

January 6, 2009
Asked By:izzy2008 in simi, united states

It will be 3 weeks this Friday since I had lower Blepharoplasty. I'm getting really nervous. As the swelling goes down it looks as though there may be some hollowing. And when I look in the mirror in certain lights I can still see small puffy bags. I hope I'm just over analyzing all this. I talked to a nurse at my doctor's office and she said this is normal, that once the swelling goes down that it will lift back up and even out. I'm worring myself so much over this, I so wish I would have researched before the surgery. I rushed into it way to fast. Please tell me, is this really normal?

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July 17, 2017

Answer: Your hollowing after blepharoplasty looks unusual

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Answer: Your hollowing after blepharoplasty looks unusual

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October 28, 2011

Answer: Waiting after blepharoplasty

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Answer: Waiting after blepharoplasty

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April 10, 2009

Answer: Full healing takes 2-3 months

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April 10, 2009

Answer: Full healing takes 2-3 months

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January 8, 2009

Answer: Be patient, it is still very early

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January 8, 2009

Answer: Be patient, it is still very early

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February 1, 2009

Answer: Blepharoplasty swelling

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February 1, 2009

Answer: Blepharoplasty swelling

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