Will the Swelling and Tightness Ever Go After Eyelid Surgery? (photo)

asked 5 months ago by HelenAl
Latest answer by A.J. Amadi, MD
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Tags: upper eyelids, 1 week post-op, tightness

I had upper eyelid surgery 9 days ago. There is significant swelling of the eyelids from the eyelashes to crease, which is a lot more in one eye, which also does not shut completely(it stays slightly open in the corner of the eye near the nose). The swelling is really bad in the morning even though I am still sleeping with head elevated and it gets slightly better during the day but then starts all over again the next morning. I am concerned because of the obvious difference between the eyes.

4 answers to Will the Swelling and Tightness Ever Go After Eyelid Surgery? (photo)

Very appropriate result for 9 days out of surgery.

I would urge you to be more patient with your body as you are healing. The eyelid asymmetry currently is minimal and likely will improve with time. You are at a very appropriate level of recovery. Eyelid tightness and swelling will continue to diminish with time. Wait at least 3 months before being concerned.

A.J. Amadi, MD
Seattle Oculoplastic Surgeon

Clearly you feel there is an issue that is not being addressed by your surgeon.

You are 9 day post op following aggressive upper eyelid surgery with a very high crease. It is common for there to be significant dysfunction of the upper eyelids under these circumstances. However, time is one the side of you and your surgeon. While you are uncomfortable now, as the swelling settles, it is very likely that your ocular comfort will increase. Time is immensely helpful in healing the tissues. Will this allow the eye to full close. Often it... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Eyelid swelling after surgery

You are in the initial postop phase so swelling is to be expected and is commonly uneven between the eyes. However, the person to whom this question should be addressed is your surgeon and I encourage you to reach out to him for support during the postop period.

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Early eyelid swelling concerns requires a call back to your doctor

As with all of the early postop questions we see on RS, this question should only be directed to your doctor. Either you don't really trust that they will tell you the truth which makes me wonder why you let them operate on you, or you don't want to bother them which is also inappropriate because that is what they are there for in partnership with you through the surgical process. So, I am not going to tell you whether this is normal or not and ask that you call your... more

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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Will the Swelling and Tightness Ever Go After Eyelid Surgery? (photo)

Very appropriate result for 9 days out of surgery.

Clearly you feel there is an issue that is not being addressed by your surgeon.

Eyelid swelling after surgery

Early eyelid swelling concerns requires a call back to your doctor

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