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Bumps Under Eye After Laser Blepharoplasty

asked 11 months ago by Nicola in LA in Los Angeles, CA
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Question viewed 332 times
Tags: under eyes, 1 week post-op, bumps, laser

I had laser blepharoplasty under my eyes five days agao. The bruising has gone but under one of my eyes I have bumps underneath the skin. The procedure was using a laser inserted underneath the eye (top of cheek) and then the fat melted and left to be absorbed by the body. Is this normal?

7 answers to Bumps Under Eye After Laser Blepharoplasty

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Lumps under eye after Laser Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid Surgery has historically been performed by making an incision, locating and dissecting out the two fat bags in the upper eyelids and three in the lower eyelids. This is a very precise and immediate process by which the fat pads are removed to the appropriate amount. Using a laser that generates heat as a mechanism to melt and remove the fat does not, IMHO, seem anywhere near as precise in its ability to remove fat. The lumps could be from the heat and... more
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Laser Eyelid Surgery

It is too soon after surgery to get worried. If you post before and after pictures, we can comment more specifically. If you think something is wrong, then you need to follow up with your surgeon sooner rather than later. Good Luck.
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Lumps under eye after laser eyelid surgery.

Lumps under eye after laser eyelid surgery can be due to many things depending on EXACTLY what was done. It is too early to make any statement due to swelling. See your surgeon to explain why you have this.
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Bumps After Eyelid Surgery

Nicola, It is not unusual to have some bumpiness so soon after eyelid surgery. You need to wait at least a month to get an idea of what your final result will be. Also, many patients think that the result of surgery performed with a laser will be significantly different than that of a laser performed with standard instruments. However, the use of laser should not affect your long term outcome.
Michael McCracken, MD

Boulder Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Laser blepheroplasty bumps

Was the laser used to cut the skin or to melt the fat pads as in laser liposuction. In either case you need to allow more time but, you should return to your doctor with these questions.
David A. Bray, Sr., MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Laser and Blepharoplasty

5 days post op is really early after Eyelid surgery and swelling is to be expected. the swelling is not always the same from one side to the other, so don't be surprised if one eyelid is more bumpy than the other. The swelling should get better after 2 weeks.
Henri P. Gaboriau, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.sammamishfacial.com

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Blepharoplasty

You are still very early after having your eyelid surgery. The bruising usually disappears earlier than the swelling. It is hard to know what is causing the bumps at this time, and they may very well resolve after a few weeks.
Jamil Asaria, MD

Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon

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