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Lower Lid Blepharoplasty Post-op Questions
I just had a lower lid blepharoplasty with a micro fractional laser treatment. It has been 9 days after surgery and I feel like most of my swelling and bruising has gone away but my lower lids were left asymmetrical. My right eye (your left) is a little bit more hollow then the left eye (your right). The doctor said that it will even out so to give it time but how long should I wait before I should start seeing a difference on my lower lids evening out? what should I do in the meantime?
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bellport828
in Patchogue, NY
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Lower eyelid surgery uneven after 9 days.
At 9 days following a lower eyelid surgery, Laser or not, the swelling can make one eyelid look different than the other and even sections of each eyelid appear asymmetric. The true results should be evident between 1-3 months.
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Blepheroplasty
I find that the near final result in uncomplcated lower lid blepheroplasty is at 2-3 months. Many patients feel unhappy in the first few weeks. so, be patient
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Asymmetry after blepharoplasty
I agree with your surgeon and would recommend trying to be patient. Asymmetry may occur after blepharoplasty. I would wait for 3 months before I started to get worried.
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