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It is not uncommon to have persistent swelling after eyelid surgery. It is normal for the lids to swell intermittently for many months when you are retaining fluid, when you eat salty foods, when you are sleep deprived, etc. If your lids are red and itchy as well as swollen that may signify allergic reaction either to seasonal allergies or something you are applying to your eyelids (soaps, cleansers, makeup, latisse, etc.). You should let your doctor examine you and recommend treatment options.
You mentioned that your eyelids are swollen after 4 months and I am assuming that you mean 4 months after surgery. It can sometimes take 6 or more months for all of the healing to occur after eyelid surgery so it is possible that there could be some degree of swelling after 4 months. I would not say this is normal but it is possible. Swelling should be gradually improving however, so if you feel the swelling is getting worse or is more than mild, you should contact your surgeon to be evaluated.
Pleas specify whether you mean breast ptosis, forehead ptosis, facial ptosis or or eyelid ptosis. Ptosis simply refers to sagging beyond the 'normal for age' appearance.
Yes, your blue eyes may be more visible with cosmetic surgery. Eyes can appear more "open" with upper eyelid surgery or brow lift surgery. Upper eyelid surgery can be performed in the office with local anesthesia, while a brow lift typically is performed with IV sedation. For appropriate...
Swelling that is bad enough can cause persisted ptosis in an affected upper eyelid. I would advise patience here. This really could take many weeks and, in rare cases, more time to fully resolve. While it is unlikely to cause permanent upper eyelid ptosis, this is a remote...
