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Fluid Retention Due to Blepharoplasty?
I recently had a lower Blepharoplasty done 8 weeks ago. Just the removal of fat tissue, nothing elese. I hardly had any bruises after the procedure but the lower lids have always been a little puffy.
My surgeon, after examined them, said it was due to fluid retention and would get better over time. However, my eyes have been looking the same, 3 days post operation. If they haven't changed after 2 months, how would I expect them to ever change? Or, could my problem due to something else?
My surgeon said he cannot tell the condition will be permanent or not and there is nothing I can do. Can I do something to improve my condition? Any response will be appreciated.
Asked 36 months ago by
fluidretention in nyc
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Fluid retention after blepharoplasty can be problematic in some patients.
Fluid retention after blepharoplasty can be problematic in some patients. Altitude, air pressure changes, hormones, and allergies can all affect fluid retention. A low-salt diet would be recommended at this point. At three to four months after the surgery if there is still fluid retention, one has to consider whether or not there is residual fat that was missed at the original surgery.
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Swelling post blepharoplasty not uncommon
It is not uncommon to have swelling post blepharoplasty. As more time goes by, you will notice somedays they will be swollen and some days they will be less swollen.
This happens anytime you remove fat from the body. When I do VASER Liposuction on the body, I remove the fat. Swelling happens amost every time because that is the way the body works. I tell all my patients that they must wear their compression garments for a full 4 to 6 weeks to get a really good result. By wearing...
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Wound healing is long term process
Your results are satisfactory and the effects of surgery can take as long as a year to settle. I have seen mild edema (swelling) in lids past six months, so be patient.
Cleveland Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Your Blepharoplasty results look nice
It looks like your surgeon did a nice job. He seems to have removed the appropriate amount of fat. Although it's difficult to tell from the pictures it does appear that you have a small amount of SOOF fat. This is okay and will keep you looking young. However, this is likely what you are referring to. So take heart and enjoy this nice outcome.
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Some edema normal after Facial Surgery
It is unlikely to to get significant general body fluid retention after head and neck surgery, BUT some edema or fluid retention in the areas in which surgery was done is normal. After eyelid surgery, some swelling of the face is normal and can last up to two weeks, some swelling of the eyelids will persist for three or more months depending on what kind of surgery was done. Some eyelid surgery is combined with a cheek lift (or mid-face lift) and then the swelling can last even longer....
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Your after picture looks very nice.
In comparison to your before picture, your after picture looks very nice. You have a smooth lower lid and lid/cheek junction. Unless there is something that is not apparent in the picture, you should be very happy with the result.
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Swelling around eyes can last months
It looks like you a very nice result. The swelling around the eyes can take months, even up to a year to completely resolve. I would be patient.
Revision surgery this early is most likely to create more swelling, not less. It should get better on its own.
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Wait for the Blepharoplasty swelling to resolve
I agree with Dr. Beraka. You have a very nice result, and I think it would be easier to mess it up than improve it.
You may try head elevation on an extra pillow to sleep. Another noninvasive idea is to wear a sleep mask that will put gentle pressure on the lids to help swelling.
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Minimal swelling after Blepharoplsty will resolve
Looks like you have a really good result. Minimal swelling that you may still have and may be hard to see in photos will probably gradually go away over time. Enjoy the results of your surgery.
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Puffiness is normal Asian orbital and eyelid anatomy
Let's start with your preop photo. In the region of your lower eyelid/upper cheek, you have a "roll" below the lash line on both lower eyelids. Then there is a second "bulge" below the "roll", that many people would call a "lower eyelid bag." The upper "roll" is a very common finding in the asian eyelid, and corresponds to the orbicularis muscle and its attachments to the muscles around the eye. The lower "bulge" is orbital fat...
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Austin Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Lower Blepharoplasty Swelling
From your pictures and description, it sounds like you had a subconjunctival lower blepharoplasty. The amount of swelling in your lower lids appears to be normal for the 8th week after surgery. The swelling should continue to decrease over the next several months. I will occasionally give methylprednisolone over 6 days if the swelling is significant.
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You have a very good result!
Dear fluidretention,
Going by your pictures, you have a nice natural result. Lower blepharoplasty can certainly cause long term swelling, and your lids may go down slightly in a few months. But frankly, i wouldn't want to see a lot of change. In any case, do nothing!
You have a great improvement. You could easily be made worse. Remember,perfection is the enemy of good.
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Blepharoplasty swelling can take 3-4 months to resolve
Your before and after pictures look very good to me--I would say your doctor did an excellent job.
The puffiness that was evident on your pre-op photo is gone.
You may still have some fluid that is causing swelling and the lids may become less swollen in another month or 2. However, the results of the fat removal look excellent to me.
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