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4 Weeks Post Bleph with Some Questions - New York

Name: 4 Weeks Post Bleph with Some Questions - New York
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Author: mbs1

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58 y/o male, upper and lower bleph, bi...

mbs1February 16, 2013

$12,000

58 y/o male, upper and lower bleph, bi canthoplasty....still slightly swollen with edema in left eye causing some uneveness in healing, slight droop in eyelid.
slight bumps at end of eye caused by internal stiches from canthoplasty.

So, my questions are:
heat compress or ice?
how do i help internal stitches from dissolving?
what is best to elinimate edema?
what are some of the things that you did to help overall healing.

I am at the stage, for past 3 weeks, that i am mentally beaten down and i need to pick myself up and try new products and/or improve my outlook/attitude.

Help please :-)

Replies (5)

Samuel Baharestani, MD

February 16, 2013

MBS1, Everything you are experiencing is normal. Often, one side is more swollen that the other after bilateral surgery due to the way you sleep, the foods you eat, the medications you take, and/or the way your body absorbs extra fluid. We are often born with subtle asymmetries, which also includes how our bodies drain edema. If any stitches are causing you pain or irritation, it may be best to have your eye doctor take a look. Wishing you the best for a speedy recovery! Lavand Eyes

mbs1

February 16, 2013

Thanks for the support....I'm sure you realize how difficult recovery is from any surgery and I truly appreciate the kind words of support

sfgirltoo

March 2, 2013

Don't despair, you look really good! My eyes went back and forth in swelling during the early weeks. I used a hot compress first thing in the morning and at night. Have very hot tap at my house and placed a hot face towel (wring out first) over my entire face a couple of minutes. Be very gentle, press lightly on eyes. It's very soothing and sped up the healing imo. I also iced two times a day -not directly after hot compresses though. My Dr gave me a topical optical ointment used twice daily which was $ but amazing so eyes didn't feel dry or tight. l slept upright and on my back as much as possible, limited salt, drank cranberry juice and ate very good quality food ie., protein, veggies, some fruit, lots of water, plain yogurt, vitamins, etc. I also did not examine my face everyday but would survey weekly then monthly progress and pretty soon I forgot all about it!

mbs1

March 2, 2013

Thank u....was very helpful...which toipical ointment did dtr prescribe? Where did u apply it?

sfgirltoo

March 2, 2013

hi mbs, as stated on the sample tube given to me at the hospital: brand is falcon, maybe a generic brand? "neomycin and polymyxin B sulfates and dexamethasone ophthalmic ointment." I used tiny amount twice daily for months, think it was meant just for initial healing period; used it on paper cuts on my hands too, much better than over the counter polysporin!

puma53

February 18, 2013

You look great.....I would ice. Keep your spirits up.

puma53

February 18, 2013

I read arnica Montana is good for swelling....I crush it with my teeth and let it dissolve under tongue. I took 3 or 4 doses a day. Hope it helps...lay off sodium,

Steadyby

February 18, 2013

Hi I'm 6 weeks post op still have one swollen eye. Ps says nothing! Get a second opinion and you will feel better I did. I also had my regular optician do a medical check your insurance may cover it. Was experiencing blurry vision with the swollen eye. He also assured me things were healing normal and there was nothing scary going on. This helps. I recently had a massage and the, lady did a very very Light lymph node drainage technique around my eyes. She gently touched my brows with little tapping kind of motions. I think it helped with the edema, but still have a lot remaining. Take your picture ever few days you willsee gradual improvement but its very slow!!! Hang in there!

puma53

February 18, 2013

I agree an esthecian can give you a facial and face massage to address edena and after surgery recovery.

UPDATED FROM mbs1

Can anyone recommend a person to do very Light...

mbs1February 20, 2013

Can anyone recommend a person to do very Light lymph node drainage technique around my eyes 5 weeks post bleph?

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Steadyby

February 20, 2013

Hi Mbs1 you should talk to a licensed massage professional one who is also a trained aesthetician. They will be familiar with this issue and should be able to help.

puma53

February 20, 2013

Call area spas, skin care, esthetician tell them what your looking for to treat or ask your plastic surgeons office for referral. It will help healing and edema. Keep us posted.

puma53

February 20, 2013

Micro current facial works well for lymphatic drainage.

CindyAnnGA

February 21, 2013

I just had my upper lids done & am worried too about my left eye looking swollen w/edema. I'm only 10 days out from surgery & doctor says it is healing nicely. I'm going to post pics. soon. I also had my deviated septum repaired at the same time, nose is just now feeling better, still a little swollen though, but I can breathe so much better now. You look good, I do notice when I eat too much salt, it swells more.

mbs1

February 21, 2013

salt is the enemy......do you ice or use warm compresses?

puma53

February 21, 2013

Ice....Ice Ice...10 to 20 min ice........and stay away from salt.......warm shower water is enough warm. And time........every week should be better.

mbs1

February 21, 2013

THANKS..

BillyT

February 21, 2013

CindyAnnGA is correct re:salt it does have the effect of making odema worse..even before I had surgery if I ate salty food my eyes would be swollen the next morning on waking up! try to avoid as much as possbile

UPDATED FROM mbs1

Added a new pic...6 weeks post

mbs1February 26, 2013

added a new pic...6 weeks post

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September21

February 27, 2013

You look awesome...about 10-15 years younger! Hope all is healing well...

mbs1

February 27, 2013

Thank you very much....appreciate the kind words....best of luck to you as well

CindyAnnGA

February 27, 2013

your newest picture looks wonderful. I'd say you have had a successful surgery. My left eye is really swollen this morning, too much salt last night!

mbs1

February 27, 2013

eyes are always swollen in the am...and salt is the enemy...i have totally cut out salt from my diet....best wishes in your recovery...stay positive

puma53

March 1, 2013

Looking great...glad you had goid result.

sfgirltoo

March 2, 2013

hi mbs, I applied it sparingly on the stitch/scar line and would lightly pat it with dampened cloth so it didn't seep into eyes. although safe, I didn't want swollen eyes in the morning.